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RMC Enclosures - Large Enclosures from Ritherdon

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RMC Enclosures - Large Enclosures from Ritherdon

RMC enclosures are Ritherdon's largest enclosures. We have added the three different sizes available to the online shop - we classify them by their widths RMC1250, RMC1600 and RMC2100. These are our largest enclosures - they are floor standing enclosures designed andmanufactured to modular construction.It is a multi-purpose enclosure with a variety of applications and is used in manydifferent industries. We'd like to point out that the RMC1600 has similar dimensions to a PS300 so if you're after something as large as a PS300 but could do with a single bay instead of two separate compartments, the RMC1600 would do the...

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R150 Feeder Pillar in Black is Available for 48 Hour Delivery

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R150 Feeder Pillar in Black is Available for 48 Hour Delivery

The R150 feeder pillar is being kept in stock in black, a very popular colour for these pillars.  If you're rushing for a feeder pillar, R150 Feeder Pillar Lift-off Door may just be perfect for your application.  These feeder pillars are usually needed to provide an energy supply for street lighting posts or just a new energy supply coming into a domestic property.  A quick reminder of the size of this pillar -  The R150 is 900mm high which includes the root of the pillar. It is 150mm wide and 150mm deep (it has a working depth of 117mm). That means...

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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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What are BT Interface Pillars and Pegs?

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What are BT Interface Pillars and Pegs?

The BT Interface Pillars are root mounted pillars that are generally used for remote monitoring and are usually situated near a Traffic Signals Cabinet. The BT Pillar allows for an engineer to access remote monitoring equipment without the need to open the nearby signals cabinet.  Just like our other enclosures, the BT Interface Pillar is just another electrical enclosure and can be used for your application. As long as you can fit your electrical equipment on the plywood backboard supplied and the depth of the pillars available in two sizes: BT Interface Small - Backboard 180x400 depth of pillar 150mm  BT Interface...

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What is a Ritherdon Poleplug?

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What is a Ritherdon Poleplug?

The Ritherdon Poleplug is the safest and easiest-to-maintain wiring system for Passively Safe Road Products such as our Atlas Retention Socket and our Passive Safe Cabinets. It is the Highways England approved system for passively safe poles and cabinets requiring emergency disconnection of the power supply cables. Should the signpost, lighting column or cabinet shear on impact, the pole is not tethered in any way by the supply cables.  These quick dis-connectors are available in 2/3/5/16 pin, 20-amp IP68 polarized plugs, connectors and sockets (male plug) and (female socket). The electrical connectors are designed and supplied as factory moulded cable and connector joint to provide dust and waterproof...

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