[Boatanchors] Weight Restrictions for Rack Mounting?

[Gary Pewitt]

Yes. Can you say "angle iron" ?
73 Gary




W8KZW wrote:
> Need I worry about rack-mounting any device as a function of weight vs.
> front panel strength / dimensions?
>
> I have several pieces of equipment (test and radio) that would seem to put
> an extreme amount of torque on the front panel if rack mounted.
>
> Is it safe to assume that if the manufacturer configured a rack mount frame,
> then it can be safely rack mounted?
>
> I worry about an R-390A due to weight.  I worry about a WJ-8718 due to less
> weight, but it's spread out over a "short" front panel.  I worry about an 80
> pound, Sorenson 1012-50 12KV high-voltage power supply used as test
> equipment (16" deep, 17" wide, with an 8- 3/4" tall front panel with 4
> mounting holes).
>
> Do I worry too much?
>
> Jeff
> W8KZW
>
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