The 1598ESGYPBK is a light gray general purpose ABS instrument case from the 1598 Series, supplied with black plastic end panels. It is a desktop electronic instrument enclosure ideally suited for mounting printed circuit boards, and the 1598E size is a tall case with 78 mm of inner height over a roughly 144 x 148 mm board footprint. The ordering table lists it at 6.30 in (160 mm) long, 6.26 in (159 mm) wide and 3.35 in (85 mm) deep.
This version is molded from general purpose ABS plastic that is not flame retardant (flame rating UL94 HB). Its halves are secured with #4 x 5/8" (15.9 mm) self tapping screws threaded into plastic standoffs, so it is not recommended for repeated assembly and disassembly. Replacement black plastic end panels are sold as a pair under 1598PLEBK, while 1598PLE-AL is the matching aluminum pair. The case 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 143.58 mm [5.653 in] x 148.44 mm [5.844 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 78.00 mm [3.071 in].
The purchased assembly includes the top and bottom cover, front and rear end panels (black plastic on this version), 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 0.77 lbs (0.35 kg).
| Type | Instrument Case |
| Series | 1598 Series ABS Plastic Instrument Enclosures |
| Version | General purpose, gray enclosure with black plastic panels |
| Case Size | 1598E |
| Body Style | ABS clam shell body with end panels |
| Description | enclosure - plastic |
| Part Number | 1598ESGYPBK |
| Short Description | PLASTIC BOX C/W PLSTC ENDS |
| Inner Box Width | 149.10 mm [5.870 in] |
| Inner Box Height | 78.00 mm [3.071 in] |
| Inner Box Length | 149.44 mm [5.883 in] |
| Depth (Ordering Table) | 3.35 in (85 mm) |
| Width (Ordering Table) | 6.26 in (159 mm) |
| Length (Ordering Table) | 6.30 in (160 mm) |
| Overall Width (Drawing) | 158.65 mm [6.246 in] |
| Nominal Size (L X W X H) | 6.3 in x 6.25 in x 3.35 in (160 mm x 159 mm x 85 mm) |
| Overall Height (Drawing) | 85.20 mm [3.354 in] |
| Overall Length (Drawing) | 160.35 mm [6.313 in] |
| Front/Rear Panel Viewing Area Width | 145.55 mm [5.730 in] |
| Tilt Bail | 1598TH1 |
| Rubber Feet (Pkg 24) | 1421T2 |
| Plastic End Panels (Pair) | 1598PLEBK |
| Aluminum End Panels (Pair) | 1598PLE-AL |
| EMI/RFI Shielded Alternative | 1598REBK (black, 1598R series) |
| Replacement Cover Screws (100-Pack) | 1591TS100 [#4 x 5/8" (15.9 mm)] |
| UPC | 623980323077 |
| 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) | 148.44 |
| Max. P.C. Board Length (Mm) | 143.58 |
| Maximum P.C. Board Size (Drawing) | 143.58 mm [5.653 in] x 148.44 mm [5.844 in] |
| Assembly Includes | Top and bottom cover, front and end panels, 2 cover screws, 4 rubber feet |
| Packaging Type | shrink wrap |
| Shipping Weight | 0.77 lbs (0.35 kg) |
| Color | Light Gray |
| Material | ABS Plastic (general purpose, not flame retardant) |
| CAD Models | STEP or IGES solid models available from factory |
| End Panels | Black plastic |
| Cover Fastening | #4 x 5/8" (15.9 mm) self tapping screws into plastic standoffs |
| 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 | Not recommended for repeated assembly and disassembly |
| Factory Modification | Milling, drilling, printing, etc. |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Flame Rating | UL94 HB |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| REACH Compliant | Yes |
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The part page lists 6.3 in x 6.25 in x 3.35 in (160 mm x 159 mm x 85 mm). The series ordering table gives 6.30 in (160 mm) long, 6.26 in (159 mm) wide and 3.35 in (85 mm) deep, and the drawing shows overall 160.35 mm [6.313 in] x 158.65 mm [6.246 in] x 85.20 mm [3.354 in] with an inner box of 149.44 mm [5.883 in] x 149.10 mm [5.870 in] x 78.00 mm [3.071 in].
The drawing gives a maximum P.C. board size of 143.58 mm [5.653 in] x 148.44 mm [5.844 in], aligned on bosses with 4 mounting holes of Ø3.51 mm. The board is not supplied.
No. This is the general purpose version, molded from ABS that is not flame retardant (flame rating UL94 HB). The flame retardant equivalents in this size are 1598EBK (black) and 1598EGY (gray).
The halves are secured with #4 x 5/8" (15.9 mm) self tapping screws into plastic standoffs, so it is not recommended for repeated assembly and disassembly. Replacement screws are 1591TS100 (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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