Electronic Enclosure Line of Products
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Metal & Plastic Encloures for Electronics
Buckeye Shapeform is a leader in creating custom manufactured enclosures
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Discover Our Customizable Enclosures
E Series Extruded Aluminum Enclosures
E Series is a family of extruded aluminum enclosures, offering superior strength and protection in a compact, lightweight package for your instrumentation enclosure.
Features
- Excellent shielding characteristics built into the standard design
- One-Piece Tubular extrusion or build your own style.
- Incorporates attractive front bezel
- Panel mount - bezel ready to mount in larger panel
- Case extrusion is available in smooth or ribbed exterior options available, finish with a stock or custom powder coat of your choice.
- Easily customized: Unique depths, custom painting, machining/milling, silkscreen, inserts and fasteners, silk screening, graphic overlays
BMU Series Cases
The BMU series offers an attractive family of rackmount enclosures for both desktop and 19" rack mount applications, and is an ideal package for your sophisticated instrumentation enclosure needs.
Features
- The aesthetically pleasing design, including concealed fasteners provide a clean, high tech look
- Extruded aluminum side panels provide lightweight strength and rigidity. Side panels are pre-punched on the inside of case for direct attachment of components or optional internal mounting panels
- Standard card depths of 100, 160, and 220, and 280 mm.
- Comes standard with either 6,10, or 11 pairs of card guides.
- Additional card guides can be purchased separately.
- Standard textured light beige vinyl-clad top and bottom panels provide an extremely durable protective finish
BMX Series Cases
The BMX series offers an attractive family of enclosures for both desktop and 19” rack mount applications, and is an ideal package for showcasing your sophisticated Instrumentation.
Features
- The aesthetically pleasing design, including concealed fasteners provide a clean, high tech look
- Extruded aluminum side panels provide lightweight strength and rigidity. Side panels are pre-punched on the inside of case for direct attachment of components or optional internal mounting panels
- Standard textured light beige vinyl-clad top and bottom panels provide an extremely durable protective finish
- The design of the BMX provides outstanding EMI shielding characteristics, and can be upgraded for enhanced shielding characteristics
- Standard Rear trim features Integrated Cord wraps for securing of cable, and provides additional protection to cabling/connectors
- Units are shipped unassembled, unless otherwise specified.
DII Cases
The D II Series is a sturdy, attractive family of products designed to house computer electronics for both desk/bench top and 19” rack mount applications.
Features
- The standard side extrusions provide the foundation for a case which can handle heavy loads requirements
- Available standard in either desk/bench top and 19” versions, in durable blue and black vinyl-clad aluminum
- Easily customized computer enclosure: Unique heights, widths, and depths, custom painting, machining/milling, silkscreen, inserts and fasteners, silk screening, graphic overlays
DSC Cases
The DSC Designer Series is a functional, cost effective family of products designed for a perfect electrical enclosure: both desk/bench top and 19” rack mount applications.
Features
- The standard top, bottom, side, and rear panels are designed to maximize available area for mounting components.
- Available standard in either desk/bench top and 19” versions, in durable blue vinyl-clad aluminum
- Easily customization: Unique heights, widths, and depths, custom painting, machining/milling, silkscreen, inserts and fasteners, silk screening, graphic overlays
RP Cases
The RP Series is a functional, cost effective family of enclosures designed to house electric components for both desk/bench top and 19” rack mount applications.
Features
- The standard top, bottom, side, and rear panels are designed to maximize available area for rack mount components.
- Available standard in either desk/bench top and 19” versions, in durable blue and black vinyl-clad aluminum
- Easily customized: Unique heights, widths, and depths, custom painting, machining/milling, silkscreen, inserts and fasteners, silk screening, graphic overlays
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JR Series Rackmount & Desktop Enclosures
The JR series uses Extruded aluminum custom enclosure with side panels for ultimate strength and rigidity.
Features
- Easy access to internal electronics by sliding top off
- No exposed fastening hardware for a clean appearance
- Front panel is held captive by end panels and top
XPAND-A® Custom Aluminum Enclosures
The XPAND-A series is an attractive metal enclosure line for both desk and handheld applications.
Features
- Standard extruded rails create the framework for a completely “XPAND-Able” case, creating custom enclosures at a standard case price
- The aluminum enclosure top, bottom, and side panels are made to your exact dimensions, and slide securely into the rails
- Mounting PCB’s or internal mounting chassis is a quick and easy via the extruded rail’s internal rackmount cabinet
- Let Buckeye Shapeform “Finish the Case” for you. We’re the experts at Value-added custom enclosure manufacturers: finishing (plating and painting), punching, ventilation, single and multi-color silk screening
FC Series Rackmount Aluminum Enclosures
The FC Series is a functional, cost effective family of products designed to house electronics for 19” rack mount applications.
Features
- The compact 1 HU design provides a space-saving platform for use in larger rack applications
- The FC-A version provides internal mounting holes for direct attachment of equipment inside the case
- All FC-B cases come standard with extruded side panels, for extra strength and rigidity
- FC-B versions 2, 3, and 4 use the same strong design platform, but are space-saving and attractive desktop units.
- Easily customized: Unique heights, widths, and depths, custom painting, machining/milling, silkscreen, inserts and fasteners, silk screening, graphic overlays
SM Series Sheet Metal Enclosures
The SM Series is a functional, cost effective family of products designed to house electronics for 19" rackmount applications.
Features
- Constructed of sturdy .062” aluminum
- Top and bottom panels in both vented and non-vented versions are available
- Alodine finish
- Front panel .125” etched and anodize
- Easily customized: Unique heights, widths, and depths, custom painting, machining/milling, silkscreen, inserts and fasteners, silk screening, graphic overlays
VersaFlex Sheet Metal Enclosures
VersaFlex is Buckeye''s newest case, featuring a contemporary design that is sure to make your enclosures look their best. Clean, gently rounded edges, attractive two-tone colors in a durable, light textured powder coat finish make the VersaFlex the choice for showcasing your technology.
Features
- Contemporary design
- 100% interior space utilization due to our "frame and skin" construction
- Easy access into case for quicker component assembly
- During component assembly, the VersaFlex can be moved safely while partially disassembled
- Rigid double sidewall construction allows for safe mounting of heavy components
- 3 front vertical trims available: trim, handle, and rackmount handle
- Easy field replacement of trims/handles without having to disassemble the case. Convert from desk to rack mount case in minutes
- Standard accessories include: flip feet, rubber feet, wrap-around tilt/carry handle, tilt bail, internal mounting chassis, tapped cross rails/card guides for 3U rack applications
- Standard accessories include: flip feet, rubber feet, wrap-around tilt/carry handle, tilt bail, internal mounting chassis, tapped cross rails/card guides for 3U rack applications
- Excellent shielding properties standard, Upgrade kit available
Sub-Racks
The Sub-Rack series is a rackmount solution that is designed to house printed circuit boards (PCB’s) in a rugged metal enclosure rack.
Features
- The standard design conforms to EIA-310 D, IEC-297-3, and IEEE 1101.1 standards
- Standard rack heights from 2U to 12U in 1U increments, and depths of 100, 160mm, 220mm, and 280mm
- Designed for VME, VXI, and Multibus II applications
- Standard racks come standard with 9 pair of card guides
Flex-I-Pak Aluminum Enclosures - Rackmount & Deskmount
The Flex-I-Pak series can be assembled without the front, rear, top and bottom panels to allow for easy access when installing rack mount or electric components.
Features
- Sturdy aluminum construction
- EIA 17" rackmount standard width
- Durable clear anodized trim
- Vinyl clad top and bottom panels - blue or black standard
- .125" clear anodized front and rear panels
- Divided Plexiglas and aluminum
- Optional screw-in front panel
- Screw-in back panel standard
- Rackmount or bench-top applications
- Side carry handles optional
- 6 standard heights
- 3 standard depths
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Can any of your products be delivered in less than two weeks?
Our sales team can verify which components are currently in stock. Contact us to learn more or call 800-728-0776
What is your typical lead time for a custom extruded aluminum enclosure product that I have designed?
For the first article, delivery usually takes place three to four weeks after the drawings have been approved by the customer. Once you and Buckeye Shapeform have both approved the article, the lead time to ship your product is six weeks. Contact us to learn more or call 800-728-0776
What is your typical lead time for fabricated custom enclosure products that I have designed?
Delivery usually takes place two – four weeks depending on size of the re-order. Contact us to learn more or call 800-728-0776
What is the typical lead time for modified standard enclosure products?
Delivery usually takes place five weeks after the drawings have been approved by the customer.Contact us to learn more or call 800-728-0776
What is the typical lead time for standard enclosure products?
Ten business days.
What is your return policy for enclosures?
A Purchaser shall have ten (10) days following receipt of shipment of the goods in which to inspect and notify Company that the goods were not as warranted. Purchaser shall grant Company access to the goods at all reasonable times in order for Company to determine any defect in the goods. In the event Company determines in its sole discretion that the goods were not as warranted on the date of shipment, Company will replace the defective goods. Purchaser shall assume all responsibility and expense for removal, and freight in connection with the foregoing remedy. Company and its suppliers shall have no responsibility if the goods have been improperly stored or handled. Please see out standard terms and conditions of sales for complete explanation. Contact us to learn more or call 800-728-0776
How do you ship my orders?
It varies based on size and location, but we use the following: UPS, common freight, air, train and boat. Contact us to learn more or call 800-728-0776
How long will I have to wait for my enclosure?
Based on the complexity of the customization the typical wait time is between three and six weeks, depending on how much of it is special order. Contact us to learn more or call 800-728-0776