The 1598BBSGY is the general purpose version of the 1598 series ABS clam shell instrument enclosure, in light grey. It is a desktop electronic instrument case ideally suited for mounting printed circuit boards. Its 179 x 155 mm footprint and low 35 mm profile make it a wide, flat housing for larger boards.
It is molded from general purpose ABS (not flame retardant) with a UL94 HB rating. The halves are secured with self tapping screws threaded into plastic standoffs, which the manufacturer does not recommend for repeated assembly and disassembly (replacement screws: 1591TS100, #4 x 5/8" / 15.9 mm). The enclosure is designed to meet IP54. It comes with brushed aluminum end panels; the purchased assembly includes top and bottom covers, front and end aluminum panels (alloy 5052-H32, SPV coating on one side), 2 cover screws and 4 rubber feet. Black plastic replacement panels are 1598PLBBBK and aluminum panels 1598PLBB-AL.
The series table lists 7.05 in (179 mm) long, 6.10 in (155 mm) wide and 1.38 in (35 mm) deep; the part page lists 7.05 in x 6.06 in x 1.42 in (179 mm x 154 mm x 36 mm), and the drawing shows 179.00 mm [7.047 in] x 154.50 mm [6.083 in] x 35.00 mm [1.378 in] overall. Inner box dimensions are 168.80 mm [6.646 in] x 145.21 mm [5.717 in] x 30.00 mm [1.181 in], and the maximum P.C. board size is 167.80 mm [6.606 in] x 141.05 mm [5.553 in]. Shipping weight is 0.51 lbs (0.23 kg).
Two sets of vertical 1.5 mm (0.062") PC board guides are molded into the front and rear of the case halves, with integral horizontal PC card mounts on Eurocard centers and 4 PCB bosses of 3.51 mm diameter. The standoffs require #6 x 1/4" (6.4 mm) screws, not included (order 1598ATS100). A tilt bail kit, 1598TH1, is listed for this size.
The 1598BBSGY is RoHS and REACH compliant and ships shrink wrapped. Factory modification is available and solid models come in STEP or IGES.
| Type | Instrument Case |
| Series | 1598 ABS Plastic Instrument Enclosures (ABS clam shell body with end panels) |
| Included | Top and bottom cover, front and end aluminum panels, 2 cover screws, 4 rubber feet |
| Tilt Bail | 1598TH1 |
| P.C. Board | Not supplied; aligned on bosses |
| Description | Plastic clam shell box / instrument case, general purpose version (gray) |
| Solid Models | STEP or IGES |
| Factory Modification | Milling, drilling, printing etc. available from the factory |
| Rubber Feet Replacement | 1421T2 (pkg 24) |
| Replacement Cover Screws | 1591TS100 (pkg 100) [#4 x 5/8" (15.9 mm)] |
| Plastic End Panels (Pair) | 1598PLBBBK |
| Aluminum End Panels (Pair) | 1598PLBB-AL |
| EMI/RFI Shielded Equivalent (Black) | 1598RBBBK |
| Inner Box Width | 145.21 mm [5.717 in] |
| Inner Box Height | 30.00 mm [1.181 in] |
| Inner Box Length | 168.80 mm [6.646 in] |
| Series Table Depth | 1.38 in (35 mm) |
| Series Table Width | 6.10 in (155 mm) |
| Series Table Length | 7.05 in (179 mm) |
| Max. P.C. Board Width | 167.8 mm |
| Max. P.C. Board Length | 141.05 mm |
| Overall Width (Drawing) | 154.50 mm [6.083 in] |
| Nominal Size (L X W X H) | 7.05 in x 6.06 in x 1.42 in (179 mm x 154 mm x 36 mm) |
| Overall Height (Drawing) | 35.00 mm [1.378 in] |
| Overall Length (Drawing) | 179.00 mm [7.047 in] |
| PCB Distance From End Panel | .50 mm [.020 in] |
| PCB Distance From Inner Wall | 2.08 mm [.082 in] |
| Front/Rear Panel Viewing Area | 142.50 mm [5.610 in] x 26.60 mm [1.047 in] |
| Maximum P.C. Board Size (Drawing) | 167.80 mm [6.606 in] x 141.05 mm [5.553 in] |
| UPC | 623980003757 |
| UNSPSC | 39121301 |
| Packaging Type | Shrink wrap |
| Shipping Weight | 0.51 lbs (0.23 kg) |
| Color | Light Gray |
| Material | ABS Plastic |
| End Panels | Brushed aluminum, alloy 5052-H32, SPV coating on one side |
| Flame Rating | UL94 HB |
| Plastic Type | General purpose ABS (not flame retardant) |
| PC Board Guides | Two sets of vertical 1.5 mm (0.062") guides molded into front and rear of case halves |
| Enclosure Fastening | Self tapping screws into plastic standoffs; not recommended for repeated assembly and disassembly |
| PCB Mounting Bosses | 4 x 3.51 mm [.138 in] dia |
| PCB Standoff Screws | #6 x 1/4" (6.4 mm), not included; order 1598ATS100 (pkg 100) |
| Horizontal PC Card Mounts | Integral, on Eurocard centers |
| IP Rating | IP54 (designed to meet IP54) |
| Chemical Resistance | Some chemicals can damage or weaken plastic; the manufacturer advises against acetone, ketones, ethers, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, thread-locking compounds, cutting or tapping fluid, water detection paste, anti-seize paste, strong solvents or cleaners, and some greases and oils |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| REACH Compliant | Yes |
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It is molded from general purpose ABS and its halves close with self tapping screws into plastic standoffs, not machine screws into brass bushings, so it is not recommended for repeated assembly and disassembly.
UL94 HB; this version is not flame retardant.
Maximum P.C. board size is 167.80 mm [6.606 in] x 141.05 mm [5.553 in]; the board is not supplied.
No. Use #6 x 1/4" (6.4 mm) screws, part 1598ATS100 (pack of 100).
The drawing shows 179.00 mm [7.047 in] x 154.50 mm [6.083 in] x 35.00 mm [1.378 in]; the series table lists 7.05 in (179 mm) x 6.10 in (155 mm) x 1.38 in (35 mm).
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