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Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« on: October 21, 2014, 08:20:40 am »
I just wondered if anyone knew if there was a source of Vero ABS boxes in the UK? Years ago I got them from RS, but they are not listed any more and Vero themselves don't list them.

I don't have their original part number. Their external dimensions are 189 X 49 X 23 mm and they have removable plastic end plates at each end.

 

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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2014, 08:43:50 am »
Not same size / colour but similar construction

http://www.esr.co.uk/electronics/products/frame_enclosures.htm
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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2014, 01:08:37 pm »
Not same size / colour but similar construction

http://www.esr.co.uk/electronics/products/frame_enclosures.htm

Thanks for the info, they look close to what I'm after. I don't think they have the PCB mounting pillars which could be a pain.

 

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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2014, 02:44:20 pm »
Check Aliexpress (search for 'plastic enclosure'). There are many different enclosures there. While shipping would take a while, you could order 10 and be done for some time.
 

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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2014, 02:56:11 pm »
There's a company called BPS that makes boards specifically sized and shaped to fit a few of the small Hammond boxes. I don't think any are identical to what you need, but they might be worth looking at. I know Mouser carries them, I bought one a few years ago.

http://www.mouser.com/BusBoard-Prototype-Systems/Tools-Supplies/Prototyping-Products/PCBs-Breadboards/_/N-b11pqZscv7?P=1z0j4bq


http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/58/BPS-MAR-PR1593L-001%20Rev%204.00-247716.pdf



 

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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2014, 03:45:34 pm »
There's a company called BPS that makes boards specifically sized and shaped to fit a few of the small Hammond boxes. I don't think any are identical to what you need, but they might be worth looking at. I know Mouser carries them, I bought one a few years ago.

http://www.mouser.com/BusBoard-Prototype-Systems/Tools-Supplies/Prototyping-Products/PCBs-Breadboards/_/N-b11pqZscv7?P=1z0j4bq


http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/58/BPS-MAR-PR1593L-001%20Rev%204.00-247716.pdf

I already have the boards, just need the boxes. Looking at the dimensions of that Hammond box, it's close but not quite right - how frustrating!
 

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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2014, 03:46:58 pm »
Deephaven. The ESR boxes ...They do have 4mm studded pillars and vertical card slots .
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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2014, 03:48:30 pm »
Check Aliexpress (search for 'plastic enclosure'). There are many different enclosures there. While shipping would take a while, you could order 10 and be done for some time.

I need 10 straight off, but would prefer a UK source. I've not had an experience on the reliability of people on Aliexpress, could be a bit hit or miss and, as you say, there's the lead time.
 

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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2014, 04:02:50 pm »
Personally I have found Aliexpress fine, it's equivalent to (Chinese) eBay in terms of lead time and reliability.
 

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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2014, 04:09:09 pm »
Deephaven. The ESR boxes ...They do have 4mm studded pillars and vertical card slots .

Thanks. I've emailed them to get dimensions.
 

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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2014, 04:09:52 pm »
Personally I have found Aliexpress fine, it's equivalent to (Chinese) eBay in terms of lead time and reliability.

Thanks. I will take a look.
 

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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2014, 04:21:43 pm »
Vero has been through various restructurings etc over the years.

Currently, there appears to be two companies with confusingly similar names!

Verotec in Eastleigh: www.verotec.co.uk

Vero Technologies in Hedge End: www.verotl.com

Your case looks like the Veronex range from Vero Technologies, but I can't find the exact dimensions on their website.

This looks like the closest one: www.verotl.com/en/product/emc-veronex-case-180-x-50-x-30-with-battery-compartment-part-number-75-245327

Have you tried calling them to see if they can help?
 

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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2014, 04:30:39 pm »
Vero has been through various restructurings etc over the years.

Currently, there appears to be two companies with confusingly similar names!

Verotec in Eastleigh: www.verotec.co.uk

Vero Technologies in Hedge End: www.verotl.com

Your case looks like the Veronex range from Vero Technologies, but I can't find the exact dimensions on their website.

This looks like the closest one: www.verotl.com/en/product/emc-veronex-case-180-x-50-x-30-with-battery-compartment-part-number-75-245327

Have you tried calling them to see if they can help?

I owe your a beer! They look like the ones. I went looking on one of the Vero websites, not realising there was another site.

Many thanks  :-+
 

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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2014, 06:27:22 pm »
I owe your a beer!

Where do you live? :-)
 

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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2014, 07:00:03 pm »
I owe your a beer!

Where do you live? :-)

 ;D Newbury, England. I meant it!
 

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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #15 on: October 21, 2014, 10:44:09 pm »
;D Newbury, England. I meant it!

I'll let you know if I'm ever passing through! Are you far from the M4?
 

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Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
« Reply #16 on: October 22, 2014, 07:48:31 am »
;D Newbury, England. I meant it!

I'll let you know if I'm ever passing through! Are you far from the M4?

4 miles South
 


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