The Challenger enclosure offers economy, versatility, modularity and size selection.

The Challenger product line is available in vertical racks, sloped front consoles (15 degree), double slope consoles (30 and 45 degree), low profile frames and bench top racks. It has been value engineered to incorporate quality, performance and interchangeability.

Features of this line include all welded construction to minimize twist, sway or deflection. Universal side panels that can either be securely fastened from inside the cabinet to prevent tampering, or easily removed externally utilizing their lift-off feature. Flush or face mount doors (flush mount doors have lift-off hinges). Additionally, the doors have positive latching hardware, not magnetic or velcro stripping, as a standard feature.

Accessories

Because Challenger is designed to be modular and flexible, a wide variety of accessories are available. Here is a small sample:

Available Sizes

Panel Heights: 22-3/4" to 78-3/4", in any 1 3/4" increment

Frame Depths: 18-1/2", 22", 25-1/2", 30-3/4" and 36"

Panel Widths: 19" and 24", adapters are available for mounting 23" equipment

Options

Many of the Challenger racks are also available in our Solid Side product line. Challenger and Solid Side racks are identical in all but one respect; solid sides in place of open frame construction. When removable side panels are not required, the Solid Side rack is a more economical choice. Solid Side racks are available in vertical racks, sloped front consoles (15 degree), double slope consoles (30 and 45 degree) and bench top racks. Additionally, all the accessories from the Challenger line are compatible with the Solid Side line.

The Heavy Duty enclosure is made to take on all challenges and can be modified to meet even the most severe applications.

The Heavy Duty product line comes in both vertical racks and sloped front consoles (15 & 30 degree). It is designed with double ledge, double plane corner construction which make it the strongest cabinet in the industry, capable of carrying 3000 pounds of equipment. Because of this special construction, these racks also offer natural, non-gasketed RFI/EMI shielding characteristics.

Special features of this line include side panels that can be removed with a simple one finger latch. Doors can be removed by just opening the door and lifting it off it’s hinges. Panel mounting angles use 3/16" steel, 50% thicker than the average used in the industry. Horizontal support channels are removable because of the extreme strength of the frame. Two grounding studs at convenient locations. Positive door latching hardware, not magnetic or Velcro stripping, is standard. Additionally, this cabinet lends itself to vinyl gasketing which when applied protects against dust and moisture penetration.

Available Sizes

Panel Heights: 21" to 84", in any 1 3/4" increment

Frame Depths: 17", 24", 29", 36" and 40"

Panel Widths: 19", 24", 30", adapters are available for mounting 23" equipment