Card Rack Accessories

Image	Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity	Rfq
	94300002 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	SLEEVE: BLK CONTAINER,SM, SLEEVE	0
	SR2-062 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	RAIL FRAME LOC 2" ALUMINUM	0
	HD34-1 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	HARDWARE KIT T-STRUT .5" SCREWS	0
	FP10B12HP-1 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	PANEL FRONT ASSY 6UX12HP CUT-OUT	0
	CAC5 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	CAGE COVER PKG 2,PERFORAT FOR 8.	0
	3250-0017-02 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	PCB HOLDER DIE CAST ALUM.'L' BKT	0
	90100017-2 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	HNDLE,INJ/EJE,TOP,BLK,TYPE VII,0	0
	FP52B4HP-4 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	FRONT PANEL ASSY,3UX4HP,TYPE-REA	0
	M4424-62-2 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	T-STRUT W/BRKT 16.850" LG	0
	NT6-4 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	NUT PKG 25	0
	AC340-84-1 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	COVERS PERFORATED 16.98X12.01	0
	FP52B12HP-2 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	FR PNLASY 3UX12HP TP 1&4 2 HNDLE	0
	HFP3UC-84 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	FR PANEL,3UX84HP,BOTM M2.5 HINGE	0
	5261304-07 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	PANEL FILLER 6UX4HP ASSEMBLY	0
	HD48 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	HDWRE KIT BRKT IBM PS/2 MIN 50	0
	5231308-07 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	PANEL FILLER 3UX8HP ASSEMBLY	0
	1404-0016-42 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	NUT STRIP: 8.60" L WITH .200 BOR	0
	SR16-41 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	RAIL FRAME LOC 1.6"X41" ALUMINUM	0
	5231306-07 Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	PANEL FILLER 3UX6HP ASSEMBLY	0
	EFP304A97F Vector Electronics & Technology, Inc.	MOD EFP 3UX3.05 FOR 4.5X9.6 PCB	0

Card Rack Accessories

1. Overview

Card Rack Accessories are specialized components designed to support, organize, and protect modular electronic cards and systems within enclosures and racks. These accessories optimize space utilization, ensure mechanical stability, and facilitate thermal management in complex equipment setups. Their importance has grown with the proliferation of high-density computing, telecommunications infrastructure, and industrial control systems requiring scalable and maintainable hardware architectures.

2. Major Types & Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Slide Rails	Telescopic guides with ball bearings for smooth card insertion/removal	Telecom switches, server blades
Mounting Brackets	Adjustable angle supports for non-standard card orientations	Industrial process controllers
Blanking Panels	Sheet metal covers preventing airflow bypass	Data center switch racks
Cable Management Arms	Articulated guides for organized cable routing	High-speed data routers
Label Holders	Rotating or sliding identification panels	Network distribution frames

3. Structure & Composition

Typical assemblies consist of cold-rolled steel or aluminum alloy frameworks with zinc-plated surfaces for corrosion resistance. Modular designs feature precision-machined slots (2.0-3.5mm tolerance) and quick-release mechanisms. Advanced models integrate EMI shielding gaskets, thermal interface materials, and captive screws. Load-bearing structures employ reinforced cross-member geometries with yield strength 350MPa materials.

4. Key Technical Parameters

Parameter	Typical Range	Importance
Load Capacity	5-50kg per rail set	Ensures structural integrity under operational loads
Dimensional Tolerance	0.1mm to 0.5mm	Guarantees proper card alignment and mating
Thermal Conductivity	150-250 W/m K	Enables efficient heat dissipation
Vibration Resistance	10-50G shock rating	Maintains reliability in harsh environments
EMI Shielding Effectiveness	30-100dB attenuation	Protects signal integrity in high-frequency systems

5. Application Fields

Telecommunications: 5G base stations, optical transport networks
Data Centers: Blade servers, storage arrays
Industrial Automation: PLC racks, process controllers
Test & Measurement: Modular instrument chassis
Aerospace: Avionics line-replaceable units (LRUs)

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

Manufacturer	Key Products	Technical Highlights
Eaton	SmartRail Systems	Integrated power monitoring capabilities
Panduit	U6 Universal Rack	Toolless mounting system with 42U capacity
Rittal	TS 8 Modular Enclosures	IP55 protection rating with active cooling
Hammond Manufacturing	1551XX Series	Polycarbonate viewing windows with LED lighting

7. Selection Recommendations

Key considerations include load requirements (calculate safety factor 2), compatibility with card form factors (e.g., 3U/6U VMEbus), thermal management needs ( T 5 C rise), and future expansion potential. In a recent data center upgrade project, engineers selected low-profile slide rails with 8mm deflection tolerance to accommodate 25G optical modules while maintaining backward compatibility with existing 10G systems.

8. Industry Trends

Current developments focus on: a) Additive manufacturing for customized geometries, b) Embedded sensors for real-time vibration monitoring, c) High-density designs supporting 40+ cards per rack unit, d) Nano-coatings for corrosion resistance in marine environments. The market shows 6.8% CAGR driven by 5G infrastructure deployments and edge computing requirements.