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COVID-19 Announcement - Orders Held

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COVID-19 Announcement - Orders Held

*We are now OPEN > Read Our Announcement* Following the Government Directive, Ritherdon will be closing its factory as of close of play today, Tuesday 24/03/2020, in a bid to protect our staff whilst helping to control the spread of COVID-19. Although production has stopped, we will still be taking calls and replying to emails, so please keep in touch by phone or by sending orders and enquiries to sales@ritherdon.co.uk and we will respond accordingly with real time information, which as we know is changing daily. Any orders received during this time will be held* until we are advised by...

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Galvanised vs Stainless Steel Feeder Pillars

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Galvanised vs Stainless Steel Feeder Pillars

When we first started making feeder pillars, we decided not to bother copying the usual galvanised pillars, but to concentrate on perfecting the manufacture of cost-effective stainless steel feeder pillars. We believe we were the first company in the UK to provide a standard range of stainless steel feeder pillars. We chose stainless steel over galvanised because stainless steel allows us to produce a superior product. To put it briefly, stainless steel feeder pillars have a quality finish, with a better design that allows better sealing against the elements, a smarter look and are lighter weight than its galvanised counterparts....

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What Is a 19" Rack? And What Is It Used For?

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What Is a 19" Rack? And What Is It Used For?

The EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance) standard server rack is a 19 inch wide rack enclosure with rack mount rails which are 17 3/4″ (450.85 mm) apart and whose height is measured in 1.75″ (44.45 mm) unit increments for mounting multiple electronic equipment.  As an added accessory to the RB Cabinet range, we can supply and fit 19" (450mm) Equipment Racks with options of a 21U Fixed Rack for RB600-1550 or a 18U Swinging Rack for RB800-1550.  

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Ritherdon R Lift Off Door Pillar New Design.

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Ritherdon R Lift Off Door Pillar New Design.

Ritherdon have re-designed the R Pillar Range. One of the main changes has been how the Pillars are made and assembled. The new design has the addition of rivets replacing welds. Due to this change the costs of labour has dramatically reduced, with Ritherdon being able to pass the saving onto the customer by reducing the selling price. Changes have also been made to the base of the Pillar giving better access for ducting from all sides, making installation a lot easier.  The R Pillars are still available in widths of 150 & 300mm with an external depth of 150mm...

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Ritherdon RH Hinged Door Pillar New Design.

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Ritherdon RH Hinged Door Pillar New Design.

Ritherdon have upgraded the RH Pillar Range. One of the main changes has been to the Pillars Door and Hinges. The new design has the addition of snap in hinges replacing the full length piano hinge enabling a wider door aperture and for us to use the same door seal as on our RB Cabinet range, giving the new style Pillar a IP46 rating. Changes have also been made to the base of the Pillar giving better access for ducting from all sides, making installation a lot easier.  The RH Pillars are still available in widths of 300, 400 &...

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