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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?

Electrical Enclosures FAQs

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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RB Cabinets New Design.

RB Cabinets New Design.

The RB Cabinets have had a small design change. The louvres on the cabinet are no longer on the door. The louvres are now on the sides of the cabinet. The benefits of the design change are: Cooling kits or fan kits can now be fitted differently which allows for better airflow and hence better cooling and temperature control. The door seal of the RB cabinets is now rated IP46 as the doors have no louvres. It is now a bit easier to fit RB cabinets with 19-inch racks and other accessories as per request.      

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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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