19" laboratory frames and rack structures, automation panel, machine set-up

19" Rack Frames

A rack frame / open frame refers to a structure (generally metal) based on at least 2 vertical plates called rack uprights on which electronic, audio-video or networking equipment such as servers, switches and switchboards are fixed with screws or placed on special guides.
Rack frames are open-top structures that offer maximum freedom to modify and install installed devices. They are primarily used in dust-free environments or in laboratories where the equipment does not require special protection. They are available in standard 19", 21", or metric versions (primarily for military use) with two or more rack uprights and variable dimensions.

• 19" 2-profile rack frames (framed) ⬇️
• 19" light-duty 4-profile rack frames (ModulRack) ⬇️
• Heavy-duty 19" rack frames with 4 or more profiles (UniversalRack) ⬇️
• 19" rack frames with 4 or more profiles, extremely heavy loads (PowerRack) ⬇️

Our rack frames are made with modular aluminum or steel structures, they can be:

All frames have similar basic characteristics but different areas of use.

1. Single pair of upright "frame" frames

These laboratory frames are generally used to house electrical and electronic equipment for testing or prototyping.

 

For details click on the codes in the table

U	H	W	D (min. /max)	Code
number of rack units	height in mm	width in mm	depth in mm	Colors
2	106	505	250/360	DN-19 PB-2U (grey RAL 7035) DN-19 PB-2U-SW (black RAL 9005)
4	195	505	250/360	DN-19 PB-4U-SW (black RAL 9005)
6	372	505	250/360	DN-19 PB-8U-SW (black RAL 9005)
42	2070	600	600	MDW42US

2. "Cage" frames

They are constructed from extruded aluminum joined to three-way joints that allow for the creation of solid yet lightweight structures with extremely high mechanical precision, making them extremely versatile and modular. The two different structures, based on the same patent, allow for the creation of aluminum frames ranging in size from a few centimeters to over 4 meters.

ModulRack

The structure called ModulRack is used to create objects with a 19" or smaller rack width, ideal for containing electronics and instruments.

UniversalRack

The frames called UniversalRack are used to create objects with a 19" or larger rack width, capable of supporting significant and large loads.

PowerRack

PowerRack frames are "cage" structures made with aluzinc-treated steel profiles grafted onto three-way joints, ideal for heavy-duty uses, guaranteeing robustness and functionality even with heavy loads, ideal for applications involving battery packs, ferrite cores, toroidal transformers, electromechanical components.

 

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2.1 ModulRack Frames

Download the assembly instructions in PDF

Designed to create 4-profile structures, 19" wide or less.

With the ModulRack structure it is possible to create 4-profile frames with a width of 84HP (Horizontal Pitch) equivalent to 19'' and smaller width structures: 60 HP = 328 mm, 42 HP = 237 mm.

Structure in aluminum profiles bolted on three-way joints to create sturdy, precise and lightweight frames.
The profiles are made of extruded aluminium with 44.45 mm pitch drilling on all support fins.
Thanks to a wide range of accessories and components, they are ideal for creating containers for instruments and electronics.

ModulRack frames have codes in the form TV(A/B/C)XXXX where the 3rd letter after the TV prefix identifies the internal usable space in width (HP):

A =84HP = 451 mm internal (19"), external dimensions L=525 mm
B =60HP = 328 mm internal, external dimensions L=402 mm
C =42HP = 237 mm internal, external dimensions L=311 mm

the final part of the code composed of 4 numbers identifies:
the height expressed in rack units U the first 2 digits,
the depth in cm (rounded) the last 2 digits.

To make other sizes not in the table, contact us at the references below

For details click on the codes in the table

U	H	Length			Actual depth in mm remove 40 mm to obtain the internal useful depth
unit rack	height in mm	hp	R (mm)	L (mm)	259	348	436	525	614
2	129	42	271	311	TVC 0225	TVC 0235	TVC 0245	TVC 0250	TVC 0260
		60	362	402	TVB 0225	TVB 0235	TVB 0245	TVB 0250	TVB 0260
		84	485	525	TVA 0225	TVA 0235	TVA 0245	TVA 0250	TVA 0260
3	174	42	271	311	TVC 0325	TVC 0335	TVC 0345	TVC 0350	TVC 0360
		60	362	402	TVB 0325	TVB 0335	TVB 0345	TVB 0350	TVB 0360
		84	485	525	TVA 0325	TVA 0335	TVA 0345	TVA 0350	TVA 0360
4	218	42	271	311	TVC 0425	TVC 0435	TVC 0445	TVC 0450	TVC 0460
		60	362	402	TVB 0425	TVB 0435	TVB 0445	TVB 0450	TVB 0360
		84	485	525	TVA 0425	TVA 0435	TVA 0445	TVA 0450	TVA 0460
5	263	42	271	311	TVC 0525	TVC 0535	TVC 0545	TVC 0550	TVC 0560
		60	362	402	TVB 0525	TVB 0535	TVB 0545	TVB 0550	TVB 0560
		84	485	525	TVA 0525	TVA 0535	TVA 0545	TVA 0550	TVA 0560
6	308	42	271	311	TVC 0625	TVC 0635	TVC 0645	TVC 0650	TVC 0660
		60	362	402	TVB 0625	TVB 0635	TVB 0645	TVB 0650	TVB 0660
		84	485	525	TVA 0625	TVA 0635	TVA 0645	TVA 0650	TVA 0660
7	352	42	271	311	TVC 0725	TVC 0735	TVC 0745	TVC 0750	TVC 0760
		60	362	402	TVB 0725	TVB 0735	TVB 0745	TVB 0750	TVB 0760
		84	485	525	TVA 0725	TVA 0735	TVA 0745	TVA 0750	TVA 0760
8	397	42	271	311	TVC 0825	TVC 0835	TVC 0845	TVC 0850	TVC 0860
		60	362	402	TVB 0825	TVB 0835	TVB 0845	TVB 0850	TVB 0860
		84	485	525	TVA 0825	TVA 0835	TVA 0845	TVA 0850	TVA 0860
9	441	42	271	311	TVC 0925	TVC 0935	TVC 0945	TVC 0950	TVC 0960
		60	362	402	TVB 0925	TVB 0935	TVB 0945	TVB 0950	TVB 0960
		84	485	525	TVA 0925	TVA 0935	TVA 0945	TVA 0950	TVA 0960
12	574	42	271	311	TVC 1225	TVC 1235	TVC 1245	TVC 1250	TVC 1260
		60	362	402	TVB 1225	TVB 1235	TVB 1245	TVB 1250	TVB 1260
		84	485	525	TVA 1225	TVA 1235	TVA 1245	TVA 1250	TVA 1260
15	707	42	271	311	TVC 1525	TVC 1535	TVC 1545	TVC 1550	TVC 1560
		60	362	402	TVB 1525	TVB 1535	TVB 1545	TVB 1550	TVB 1560
		84	485	525	TVA 1525	TVA 1535	TVA 1545	TVA 1550	TVA 1560
18	841	42	271	311	TVC 1825	TVC 1835	TVC 1845	TVC 1850	TVC 1860
		60	362	402	TVB 1825	TVB 1835	TVB 1845	TVB 1850	TVB 1860
		84	485	525	TVA 1825	TVA 1835	TVA 1845	TVA 1850	TVA 1860
21	974	42	271	311	TVC 2125	TVC 2135	TVC 2145	TVC 2150	TVC 2160
		60	362	402	TVB 2125	TVB 2135	TVB 2145	TVB 2150	TVB 2160
		84	485	525	TVA 2125	TVA 2135	TVA 2145	TVA 2150	TVA 2160

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3. UniversalRack

Download the assembly instructions in PDF

The UniversalRack product family is optimized for creating solid and large structures with a width of 19" or more (up to 4 meters per side) . The open frame frames of this series have codes in the form TRhhwwdd where after the letters TR we find 3 pairs of numbers that determine the dimensions of the structure expressed in rack units: height the first 2 digits, width the 2 central ones, depth the 2 final ones.

In 10U = 551 mm wide frames (TRhh10dd) the 19” objects are installed directly on the front and rear uprights (L=551 mm external corresponds to 19" internal).

In the 11U = 596 mm (TRhh11dd) and 16U = 818 mm (TRhh16dd) wide frames, the 19" system is created with special 19" reduction rack uprights in steel, ARMA.ML 19xx codes (where xx indicates the number of units)

Frame composition:
1 - Extruded aluminum profile code ARMA.PNG XX.Z (where XX indicates the length expressed in number of rack units; Z can have the value ONE or TWO and indicates whether one or both fins have square rack-pitch holes for the cage nuts). To make a complete frame, 4 extruded profiles are needed for each size, or 12 pieces in total.

2 - Corner joint code ARMA.TRC-2002 - 8 pieces are required for 1 frame

3 - Corner cover code ARMA.TRC-C2002 (or code ARMA.TRCFC2002 perforated cover) - 8 pieces are required for 1 frame

4 - Socket head cap screw code ARMA.B-10-30 - 24 pieces are needed for 1 frame

5 - Internal 19” aluminum upright code ARMA.ML-2-XX where XX indicates the number of rack units *

6 - External 19” aluminum upright code ARMA.SP XX where XX indicates the number of rack units *

7 - 19” internal steel upright code ARMA.ML 19/XX where XX indicates the number of rack units *

*The 19" reduction uprights, ARMA.ML-2, ARMA.SP and ARMA.ML 19, are required in frames with a width of 11U equal to 596 mm (TRxx11xx) and are fixed to the holes in the profiles that create the depth or in frames with a width of 16U equal to 818 mm (TRxx16xx) and are fixed to the ARMA.SML.XX support crosspieces mounted at the bottom of the frame and at the top of the roof.

For details click on the codes in the table

U	A (height)	P (depth)	B (width)
number of rack units	height in mm	depth in mm	width 551 mm	width 596 mm	width 818 mm
12	641	551	TR121010	TR121110	TR121610
		596	TR121011	TR121111	TR121611
		730	TR121014	TR121114	TR121614
		818	TR121016	TR121116	TR121616
		996	TR121020	TR121120	TR121620
15	774	551	TR151010	TR151110	TR151610
		596	TR151011	TR151111	TR151611
		730	TR151014	TR151114	TR151614
		818	TR151016	TR151116	TR151616
		996	TR151020	TR151120	TR151620
18	907	551	TR181010	TR181110	TR181610
		596	TR181011	TR181111	TR181611
		730	TR181014	TR181114	TR181614
		818	TR181016	TR181116	TR181616
		996	TR181020	TR181120	TR181620
20	996	551	TR201010	TR201110	TR201610
		596	TR201011	TR201111	TR201611
		730	TR201014	TR201114	TR201614
		818	TR201016	TR201116	TR201616
		996	TR201020	TR201120	TR201620
24	1174	551	TR241010	TR241110	TR241610
		596	TR241011	TR241111	TR241611
		730	TR241014	TR241114	TR241614
		818	TR241016	TR241116	TR241616
		996	TR241020	TR241120	TR241620
30	1441	551	TR301010	TR301110	TR301610
		596	TR301011	TR301111	TR301611
		730	TR301014	TR301114	TR301614
		818	TR301016	TR301116	TR301616
		996	TR301020	TR301120	TR301620
36	1707	551	TR361010	TR361110	TR361610
		596	TR361011	TR361111	TR361611
		730	TR361014	TR361114	TR361614
		818	TR361016	TR361116	TR361616
		996	TR361020	TR361120	TR361620
42	1974	551	TR421010	TR421110	TR421610
		596	TR421011	TR421111	TR421611
		730	TR421014	TR421114	TR421614
		818	TR421016	TR421116	TR421616
		996	TR421020	TR421120	TR421620
45	2107	551	TR451010	TR451110	TR451610
		596	TR451011	TR451111	TR451611
		730	TR451014	TR451114	TR451614
		818	TR451016	TR451116	TR451616
		996	TR451020	TR451120	TR451620
47	2197	551	TR471010	TR471110	TR471610
		596	TR471011	TR471111	TR471611
		730	TR471014	TR471114	TR471614
		818	TR471016	TR471116	TR471616
		996	TR471020	TR471120	TR471620
50	2330	551	TR501010	TR501110	TR501610
		596	TR501011	TR501111	TR501611
		730	TR501014	TR501114	TR501614
		818	TR501016	TR501116	TR501616
		996	TR501020	TR501120	TR501620

For codes in the table that do not refer to any technical data sheet and for different sizes, ask for a quote.

How to calculate the weight of the UniversalRack family frames :

the joint kit with the 3 screws and cover weighs 350 grams, 8 of them are needed, so 350 gr. x 8 = 2.8 kg.
The profiles weigh approximately 1 kg/linear m. The length of a profile is obtained by multiplying the number of units by 44.45 mm and adding 7.25 mm to the result.

for example a TR151016 frame weighs:

(15 x 44.45)+7.25 = 674.00 mm = 0.674 m = 0.674 kg. x 4 = 2.70 kg
(10 x 44.45)+7.25 = 444.50 mm = 0.445 m = 0.445 kg. x 4 = 1.78 kg
(16 x 44.45)+7.25 = 718.45 mm = 0.718 m = 0.718 kg. x 4 = 2.87 kg
n. 8 joints and related accessories = 350 gr. x 8 = 2.8 kg.
Total 10.15 kg

 

 

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4. PowerRack

PowerRack frames are "cage" structures made with aluzinc-treated steel profiles inserted into three-way joints, ideal for heavy-duty applications, guaranteeing robustness and functionality even with heavy loads , specifically designed for applications involving battery packs, ferrite cores, toroidal cores, electromechanical components.

2 mm thick tubular steel frame assembled using 3-way joints secured by M6 threaded screws, completely dismantled for easier transport, available in natural Aluzinc, painted RAL 7035 or any colour on request.

Like all "cage" frames, they can be completed with a roof, bottom, sides, and doors, transforming them into sturdy cabinets closed on all sides or only partially depending on specific needs.

The coverings such as the roof, sides and doors close flush, ensuring an excellent seal and a very high level of aesthetic result. They can be solid, ventilated, with fins of various types and sizes, light wells, tempered glass windows, plexiglass or other according to customer specifications.

The ability to mount wheels either directly on the corners of the structure or on special crosspieces allows for the creation of single structures with more than 4 wheels and therefore capable of distributing significant weights more evenly.

For details click on the codes in the table

U	height	depth	length
number of rack units	height in mm	depth in mm	width 565 mm	width 600 mm
18	898	600	TR185660	TR186060
		800	TR185680	TR186080
		1000	TR1856100	TR1860100
24	1164	600	TR245660	TR246060
		800	TR245680	TR246080
		1000	TR2456100	TR2460100
30	1430	600	TR305660	TR306060
		800	TR305680	TR306080
		1000	TR3056100	TR3060100
32	1518	600	TR325660	TR326060
		800	TR325680	TR326080
		1000	TR3256100	TR3260100
36	1695	600	TR365660	TR366060
		800	TR365680	TR366080
		1000	TR3656100	TR3660100
42	1960	600	TR425660	TR426060
		800	TR425680	TR426080
		1000	TR4256100	TR4260100

For codes in the table that do not refer to any technical data sheet and for different sizes, request a quote by contacting the sales office.