Product category:
Handheld and Other Small Enclosures
News Release from: OKW Enclosures | Subject: Minitec
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 25 February 2008
Compact cases are rectangular or
teardrop
This is the largest single product range OKW has ever introduced to the market, at any one time, with over 120 individual enclosures.
New from OKW, the Minitec series of enclosures are modern, ergonomic and highly attractive cases for small portable electronics that can be carried in the hand, in a pocket, on a key ring, or on a neck chain Typical applications will include personal safety, detection, monitoring, emergency call, audio, alarm, and radio and infra-red remote control devices
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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When taking into account all the different styles, sizes, formats and colour options, this is the largest single product range OKW has ever introduced to the market, at any one time, with over 120 individual enclosures.
As part of the launch, OKW has teamed up with Farnell, which is offering the entire range from stock.
Minitec enclosures are available in two basic styles: rectangular style E and teardrop style D.
Four external sizes are available: 52 x 32 x 15 and 68 x 43 x 18mm (style E), and 51 x 32 x 13 and 70 x 44 x 16mm (style D).
Each case consists of a top part, bottom part and a soft intermediate ring.
The top and base parts are moulded in off-white or lava grey ABS, or black infra-red-transparent PMMA (UL94HB).
The intermediate rings are moulded in soft touch TPE in four standard colours: volcano grey, orange, lime green and bright blue.
The rings feature moulded eyelets or strap loops for fitting the key rings or neck chains which are offered as accessories.
The recessed top part is designed for locating a membrane keypad or product label.
Style E is also offered with a smooth top for fitting rubber keypads etc.
Location bosses are moulded in the base parts for mounting PCBs and components, and the cases are assembled using a single self-tapping fixing screw.
Prices start at under GBP 4.
OKW can supply the Minitec enclosures with additional holes for the keypads, connectors and displays etc, plus silk-screen printed legends and logos, and EMI shielding.
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