Who sells 2x5x7 chassis boxes?

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gary350

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• Mar 11, 2015

• #1

I need 20 boxes about 2"x5"x7". I have searched ebay and the electronis part supply places and not finding anything. I am not looking for industrial NEMA enclosures. Here is a hand drawn pic. Not sure what the official name of this type box is maybe that is why I can not find them. It has 2 U shape halve that fit together with 4 screws. I could make 1 box by hand but I dont want to make 20 of these. It makes no difference if it is steel or aluminum.

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Neal

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• Mar 11, 2015

• #2

Try Bud Boxes, Digikey has a good search for your size enclosure and they are good quality boxes.

 

Reloadron

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• Mar 11, 2015

• #3

Agree with Neal Bud Box. You may also find a Radio Shack selling off everything that has some along the lines of what you want.

Ron

 

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gary350

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• Mar 11, 2015

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Experments have proven Enclosure Box is the #1 best search and Project Box is #2 best search. 3 places listed on the forum for parts have no boxes. Jameco is the best place for boxes. After learning enclosure box is the best search I tried that on ebay and found boxes that never came up before. Prices range from $4 per box to $39 per box. The die case aluminum and plastic boxes are the best and lowest price. Jameco has a very good variety of sizes.

 

jpanhalt

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• Mar 11, 2015

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I really can't believe you have searched for a 2X5X7 box and haven't found one: https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/AC-402/377-1011-ND/386929

That is just one example. Your crude sketch is what used to be called generically a "Bud" box. If you have other, realistic requirements, please define them in an English sentence or two.

John

 

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gary350

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• Mar 11, 2015

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jpanhalt said:

I really can't believe you have searched for a 2X5X7 box and haven't found one: https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/AC-402/377-1011-ND/386929

That is just one example. Your crude sketch is what used to be called generically a "Bud" box. If you have other, realistic requirements, please define them in an English sentence or two.

John

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That box has NO cover.

 

jpanhalt

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• Mar 11, 2015

• #7

On the same page to which I linked are the covers:


Since you asked for a chassis box, not a project box or case, it will typically come as shown with a separate cover. The Bud site might show other designs available.

John

 

Ian Rogers

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• Mar 12, 2015

• #8

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/instrument-cases/0232926/

Steel instrument cases!!! On RS site they have several different sizes, including ones with the black strap handle

 

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upand_at_them

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• Mar 12, 2015

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A bit pricey for two pieces of folded metal, but Mouser carries the Buds: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Bud-Industries/CU-3008-A/?qs=/ha2pyFadui186Zqmuy%2bJ6HeQh/W4tsJhYPFeIneuQ4=

FYI: Radio Shack carries a smaller version for much less money.

 

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gary350

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• Mar 12, 2015

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My picture is correct but I made a mistake calling it a chassis. What I need is a box with 6 sides with parts inside. I guess that is why search for Enclosure Box and Project Box turned up what I am looking for.

This box looks perfect but the $12.10 price tag + $10.95 postage = $23.50 is ridiculous. https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Bud-Industries/CU-3008-A/?qs=/ha2pyFadui186Zqmuy%2bJ6HeQh/W4tsJhYPFeIneuQ4=

 

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Tony Stewart

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• Mar 12, 2015

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https://www.amazon.com/CASE-METAL-INCH-X7-75-X2-5/dp/B00B886K2U/ref=sr_1_2?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1426180899&sr=1-2&keywords=5x7 box enclosure

https://www.amazon.com/Enclosures-B...=1426180899&sr=1-3&keywords=5x7+box+enclosure

 

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gary350

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• Mar 24, 2015

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I made my own box about an hour ago, this was a junk microwave oven. I cut the metal from the microwave oven metal case.

My Research and Development Department, ME.... has determines the box is almost too small. Box is 2.5 x 4 x 6 and needs to be 2.5" x 4.5" x 6.5".

I still need to make a hole for the wires.




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Last edited: Mar 25, 2015