Chassis and Frames

Enclosures, Boxes, & Cases(Chassis)

The structural frame, or chassis, of an electronic devices is the protective enclosure that houses most hardware components. Typically made of steel or aluminum, and sometimes plastic or glass, these cases come in various shapes and sizes. They support expansion, fix components, and can include features like air filters, key-type front panels, and power supply units.

Chassis Functions and Features

The chassis supports the expansion of personal computers and electronic devices, providing a framework for fixing components and installing devices. Some products add bus slots for personal and industrial computers, as well as mounting options for motherboards and backplanes. Many chassis feature excellent earthquake and impact resistance, and may include air filters, air ducts, key-type front panels for system access control, power supply units, and HDD access lamps. Selecting the appropriate chassis requires confirming the type and compatibility with boards and other components.

Plastic cases are created using blow molding, injection molding, or rotational molding, each of which involves heating plastic and shaping it within a mold. Soft cases, typically made from neoprene, feature a zipper for closure. These cases are lined with a soft, lint-free material that offers cushioning for the computer. They are assembled by stitching and sewing, either by hand or machine.

Components and Accessories

Computer and electronic equipment chassis often include additional elements like wire frames, handles, guides, cable rings, shelves, baskets, racks, cable management panels, instrument holders, and shelf dividers. Industries utilizing these chassis types include medical, automation, gaming, and military. A computer or electronic devices case, also known as a chassis or tower, is a protective enclosure that houses most of the components. Typically made from steel or aluminum, these cases can also include materials like plastic and glass. The choice of case depends on the type of desktop PC being assembled, with options available in various shapes and sizes.

Chassis Types

1. Standard Chassis: Typically based on standard form factors like ATX, which has been the most common for many years. Variations include standard ATX, micro-ATX, and mini-ATX.
2. Proprietary Chassis: Increasingly popular with all-in-one computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices, these chassis are often smaller and more stylish.
3. Development Chassis: Used in industries such as communications, energy, aerospace and defense, and industrial automation. These can include rack-mount and rugged ATR chassis in electronic bus standards like Open VPX.

Form Factors

• Full Tower: The largest type, usually over 20 inches tall, offering the most space and mounting brackets for internal components. Can fit standard, extended ATX, micro ATX, and mini ITX motherboards.
• Mid Tower: The most common form factor, smaller than full towers but larger than mini towers, fitting full-sized ATX motherboards.
• Mini ITX (Small Form Factor): Designed for mini ITX motherboards, these are compact and space-efficient.
• Mini Tower: Similar in size to SFF units, designed to carry micro ATX motherboards.

IBS Electronics Distribution Capabilities

We provide both standard and custom chassis for electronics and computer manufacturers. As a distributor of enclosures, we offer a range of options, including affordable computer cases, customizable computer cases, laptop and customizable electronic devices cases to meet your specific needs. Our distribution services also cover wire forming, wire bending, laser cutting, tube and sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, seamless and robotic welding, rolling, stamping, sheet metal cutting, drilling, tapping, milling, chamfering, turning, boring, straightening, beading, punching, and threading.

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