
General purpose enclosures are flame-retardant
Stephen Law
Electronics enclosure gernal Hammond IP68 purposeHAMMOND ABS IP54 1556 family modern general purpose enclosures are flame-retardant, rated UL94-V0, and inspired by firm’s recently launched IP68 polycarbonate 1557 series. Products follow the same modern rounded corners and top face styling and introduces rectangular versions to complement the square format versions. IP54 sealed for general purpose indoor use, the ABS material gives a lower price point than the polycarbonate used in the 1557, which is designed for installation outdoors and in aggressive environments. Self-tapping screws secure the lid to the base, making it suitable for applications where repeated opening and closing is not required. Products are feature-rich and provide multiple option for configuration and customization. There are multiple pcb mounting standoffs in both the lid and the base.