Altelix 24x24x16 Vented Steel Weatherproof NEMA Enclosure with Heavy Duty 19" Wide Adjustable 8U Rack Frame

The Altelix NS242416VP-R8U 19" Rack 8U Vented Steel Weatherproof Enclosure with Equipment Plate is ideal for protecting rack mountable equipment from harsh environments and tampering. Equipment designed for indoor use can now be located outside.

Construction and Features
This rugged enclosure features continuous seam welded 18 Gauge (1.2mm thick) steel construction. The enclosure door is fully gasketed making this enclosure suitable for use indoors or outdoors. The door features reinforced hinges and dual quarter-turn latches to secure the enclosure. Internal grounding studs are provided on both the door and enclosure.

Both the enclosure and door are finished in a rugged epoxy polyester textured light gray powder coat finish.

Bonus Aluminum Bottle Opener Key
This enclosure now includes our HN-0008 Aluminum Bottle Opener Key. A $9.99 value, this heavy duty aluminum door locking key easily attaches to most key chains. And it makes a great bottle opener too!

Removable Access Panel with Ventilation
The NS242416VP-R8U features a removable access panel that attaches to the bottom of the enclosure. Constructed of rugged aluminum it features two 3" vents to help expel heat from within the enclosure. Weatherproof cable glands are provide on the panel for cable entry into the enclosure.  

Internal 8U 19" Equipment Rack Frame
The NS242416VP-R8U features a standard 19" 8U equipment rack frame with adjustable depth. It is designed to accommodate a wide range of equipment such as network switches, rack mount audio/video equipment and most other rack mountable equipment. Featuring heavy duty powder coated 15 gauge steel construction, the vented design of this 8U rack frame ensures maximum air flow around installed equipment. The rack frame mounts to a 18 Gauge (1.2mm thick) galvanized steel plate which can also be drilled and modified by the installer to unique site requirements.

Installation Note: Once installed in the enclosure, this 8U rack has an adjustable depth from 12.3" (313.7mm) to 14" (355.6mm). Before ordering please check the dimensions of the equipment to be installed to ensure proper fit.

Cable Glands
The enclosure features three unique PG-16 cable glands with a closed inner seal. They are installed in the open ports to maintain the NEMA rating of the enclosure when not in use. When required for use, simply punch a hole through the inner membrane, run your cables and tighten for a water-tight seal.

Mounting
Mounting holes are provided inside the enclosure for mounting to a wall or other structure. For pole mounting Altelix has available optional pole mount kits. These heavy-duty kits feature (2) 14 gauge steel mounting brackets and (2) heavy-duty 19 gauge 304 stainless steel adjustable bands which can be used to mount to poles from 4.5" (114.3mm) to 16" (406.4mm) in diameter.

Optional Lockable Latches
For additional protection of internal equipment installed, two lockable latches are available. The HN-0005 is a keyed lock set which includes two keys. The HN-0006 allows the enclosure to be securely locked via use of a padlock (not included). Both the HN-0005 and HN-0006 are direct replacements for the standard quarter-turn latches that come pre-installed in the enclosures.

Features

• (2) 3" vents to help expel heat
• Heavy Duty Continuous Seam Welded 18 Gauge Steel Construction
• Includes Heavy Duty Steel 19" 8U Rack Frame with Adjustable Depth
• Vented Rack Frame Design Ensures Maximum Air Flow Around Installed Equipment
• Dual quarter-turn door latches with key
• Bonus Aluminum Bottle Opener Key Now Included!
• Epoxy polyester textured light gray powder coat finish
• NEMA Type 3R, 3RX / IP24 Rated

Applications

• 19" Rack Mountable Equipment
• Indoor / Outdoor Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Rack Mountable Audio/Video Equipment
• Ethernet Switches
• Networking Equipment
• Industrial Controls and Components
• Security and Surveillance Systems
• Outdoor use of Indoor Equipment
• Protection of Equipment from Theft or Damage