[Boatanchors] Rack mounted equipment handles?

[Nick England]

Take a look here for industrial handles -
https://www.mcmaster.com/handles/pull-handles-and-knobs/

I have used this one
https://www.mcmaster.com/1568A14/
It is aluminum but stainless steel is also available

Having moved a couple of heavy power supplies around recently, I suggest
mounting one on the rear too - it'll come in handy.
https://www.navy-radio.com/xmtrs/urt23-resto/IMG_5961.JPG
https://www.navy-radio.com/xmtrs/urt23-resto/IMG_5964.JPG

Nick England K4NYW
www.navy-radio.com


On Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 11:34 AM Charles via Boatanchors <
boatanchors at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Having nearly completed my boatanchor power supply (24-28 volts
> unregulated at 150 amps), I have some difficulty in moving it due to the
> 50+ lb. weight.
>
> The aluminum rack front panel is 1/4" thick, and I've added diagonal
> struts to the chassis, so the panel can take the weight once installed
> in my rack cabinet. But it would be much easier if I had a pair of
> handles mounted to the front. I've done some searching on ebay and there
> are plenty of equipment handles, but most are small diameter (hard on
> the hands and wrists) and I'd also be concerned that the mounting screws
> would break under the load unless the chassis were held vertically.
>
> Looking for recommendations for hefty handles that also look like they
> belong there and not on a door ;) thanks.
>
>
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