1590MS100, Hammond Machine Screw

IP54 Diecast Enclosures

The Hammond 1590 series is a rugged diecast aluminium alloy enclosure suitable for electronic instruments which is tough, yet easy to machine. It has a lap joint construction which provides IP54 protection against dust and splashing water and also provides improved EMI/RFI shielding. The enclosure, also known as a Stomp Box, is available in a rectangular, trapezoidal or octagonal design.

Features and Benefits:

• Rugged, diecast aluminium alloy, tough yet easy to machine
• Lap joint construction provides IP54 protection against dust and splashing water also provides improved EMI/RFI shielding
• Vibra finished for a smooth surface with no sharp edges
• Four or six, depending on size of enclosure, 6-32 x 1/2 in. stainless steel machine screws secure lid into factory tapped holes
• Low side wall draft angle (2° or less) for easy PC board mounting

FAQ:

What does IP rating means?

The IP rating is used to define levels of sealing effectiveness of electrical enclosures against intrusion from foreign bodies (tools, dirt etc) and moisture. For more information please, visit SOLUTIONS section at the top of the page or click on Selection Guide of an Enclosures.

What is supplied?

• An enclosure with a lid
• Color matched screws

Note

Dimensions do not include the lid and exclude flanges (add 4mm to height for the lid)

Hammond Enclosure Lid Screws, #6-32x1/2" Size, Crosshead Type - 1590MS100

Got a lid you want to fix firmly to a compatible enclosure? This bag of enclosure lid screws from Hammond helps you do just that. The #6-32x1/2" fasteners are ideal for use with products from Hammond's 1590 and 1590K4 series. These have tight lap-joint lids that need screwing securely into place to shield the electronics inside from environmental hazards. Once installed, these screws help your sealed enclosure and box lid achieve an IP54 rating. This means you can rest assured your finished assembly shrugs off dust and splashes of water from all directions, making it a safe bet in tough settings.

Features & Benefits

• Recommended torque of 55cN.m means you can efficiently drive this product by hand
• Screws are made of durable steel for a long service life
• Sold in a bag of 100, so you have plenty to seal lots of enclosures

Applications

• Logistics and packaging facilities
• Telecommunications centres
• Industrial IT and security

How many screws do I need to use per enclosure?

To effectively seal your 1590 and 1590K4 Series enclosures, you will need four or six #6-32x1/2" screws.

1590QF Dimensional Drawing

Datasheet - 1590MS100