The 1598CBK is a black flame retardant ABS instrument case from the 1598 Series, a desktop electronic instrument enclosure built around a clam shell body with separate end panels and ideally suited for mounting printed circuit boards. This 1598C size measures 7.09 in (180 mm) long, 6.06 in (154 mm) wide and 2.01 in (51 mm) deep in the series ordering table, which makes it a mid-size case that keeps a 51 mm depth while stretching the board area to about 141 x 167 mm.
The halves are molded from flame retardant ABS plastic rated UL94 V-0, and they are secured with M3 x 0.5 x 10 mm (0.39") Phillips machine screws threaded into tapped integral brass bushings, so the case stands up to applications where repetitive assembly and disassembly are required. The front and rear panels are 1.6 mm (0.064") brushed aluminum (alloy 5052-H32) with protective paper on one side. The enclosure is designed to meet IP54.
Inside, two sets of vertical 1.5 mm (0.062") PC board guides are molded into the front and rear of the case halves, and integral horizontal PC card mounts sit on Eurocard centers. The maximum board size is 140.67 mm [5.538 in] x 166.90 mm [6.571 in], aligned on bosses with 4 mounting holes of Ø3.51 mm [.138 in]. The molded standoffs take #6 x 1/4" (6.4 mm) screws, which are not included; order 1598ATS100 (100-pack). Inner height is 46.00 mm [1.811 in].
The purchased assembly includes the top and bottom cover, front and rear end panels (aluminum), 2 cover screws and 4 rubber feet. A tilt bail kit, 1598TH1, is listed for this size. Enclosures can be factory modified with milling, drilling and printing, and STEP or IGES solid models are available from the factory. Some chemicals can damage ABS, so review the Chemical Resistance Statement. Shipping weight is 0.71 lbs (0.32 kg).
| Type | Instrument Case |
| Series | 1598 Series ABS Plastic Instrument Enclosures |
| Version | Flame retardant |
| Case Size | 1598C |
| Body Style | ABS clam shell body with end panels |
| Description | enclosure - plastic |
| Part Number | 1598CBK |
| Short Description | PLSTC INSTR CASE |
| Inner Box Width | 144.49 mm [5.689 in] |
| Inner Box Height | 46.00 mm [1.811 in] |
| Inner Box Length | 167.90 mm [6.610 in] |
| Depth (Ordering Table) | 2.01 in (51 mm) |
| Width (Ordering Table) | 6.06 in (154 mm) |
| Length (Ordering Table) | 7.09 in (180 mm) |
| Overall Width (Drawing) | 154.00 mm [6.063 in] |
| Nominal Size (L X W X H) | 7.07 in x 6.06 in x 2.04 in (180 mm x 154 mm x 52 mm) |
| Overall Height (Drawing) | 51.00 mm [2.008 in] |
| Overall Length (Drawing) | 179.50 mm [7.067 in] |
| Front/Rear Panel Viewing Area Width | 142.50 mm [5.610 in] |
| Tilt Bail | 1598TH1 |
| Rubber Feet (Pkg 24) | 1421T2 |
| Plastic End Panels (Pair) | 1598PLCBK |
| Aluminum End Panels (Pair) | 1598PLC-AL |
| EMI/RFI Shielded Alternative | 1598RCBK (black, 1598R series) |
| Replacement Cover Screws (100-Pack) | 1591MS100 [M3 - 0.5 x 10 mm] |
| UPC | 623980794686 |
| UNSPSC | 39121301 |
| P.C. Board | Not supplied |
| PCB Mounting Holes | Ø3.51 mm [.138 in] x 4, board aligned on bosses |
| PCB Mounting Screws | #6 x 1/4" (6.4 mm), not included; 1598ATS100 (100-pack) |
| Vertical PC Board Guides | Two sets, 1.5 mm (0.062"), molded into front and rear of case halves |
| Horizontal PC Card Mounts | Integral, on Eurocard centers |
| Max. P.C. Board Width (Mm) | 166.9 |
| Max. P.C. Board Length (Mm) | 140.67 |
| Maximum P.C. Board Size (Drawing) | 140.67 mm [5.538 in] x 166.90 mm [6.571 in] |
| Assembly Includes | Top and bottom cover, front and end panels, 2 cover screws, 4 rubber feet |
| Packaging Type | shrink wrap |
| Shipping Weight | 0.71 lbs (0.32 kg) |
| Color | Black |
| Finish | Matte textured |
| Material | ABS Plastic (flame retardant) |
| CAD Models | STEP or IGES solid models available from factory |
| Cover Fastening | M3 x 0.5 x 10 mm (0.39") Phillips machine screws into tapped integral brass bushings |
| Chemical Resistance | Avoid acetone, ketones, ethers, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, thread locking compounds, cutting or tapping fluid, water detection paste, anti-seize paste, strong solvents and some greases and oils |
| Assembly Suitability | Suited to repetitive assembly and disassembly |
| Factory Modification | Milling, drilling, printing, etc. |
| Front And Rear Panels | 1.6 mm (0.064") brushed aluminum, alloy 5052-H32, protective paper (SPV coating) on one side |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Flame Rating | UL94 V-0 |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| REACH Compliant | Yes |
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The part page lists 7.07 in x 6.06 in x 2.04 in (180 mm x 154 mm x 52 mm). The series ordering table gives 7.09 in (180 mm) long, 6.06 in (154 mm) wide and 2.01 in (51 mm) deep, and the drawing shows overall 179.50 mm [7.067 in] x 154.00 mm [6.063 in] x 51.00 mm [2.008 in] with an inner box of 167.90 mm [6.610 in] x 144.49 mm [5.689 in] x 46.00 mm [1.811 in].
The drawing gives a maximum P.C. board size of 140.67 mm [5.538 in] x 166.90 mm [6.571 in], aligned on bosses with 4 mounting holes of Ø3.51 mm. The board is not supplied.
Yes. It is molded from flame retardant ABS plastic with a UL94 V-0 flammability rating.
Yes. The halves are joined with M3 x 0.5 x 10 mm Phillips machine screws threaded into tapped integral brass bushings, which the manufacturer describes as suited to repetitive assembly and disassembly. Replacement screws are 1591MS100 (100-pack).
No. The molded PC card standoffs take #6 x 1/4" (6.4 mm) screws, which are not included; they are available as 1598ATS100 in a 100-pack. The assembly does include 2 cover screws and 4 rubber feet.
Yes. The series ordering table lists tilt bail kit 1598TH1 for this size.
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