Rackmount alternatives for Siglent gear

[vtwin@cox.net]

I'd like to rack mount some of my siglent gear to save workbench space... but the rackmount kits sold by siglent seem hideously expensive compared to buying, say, a 19"x6" 'shelf' for considerably less off Amazon.... only issue there is the gear really isn't secure, it's just setting on a shelf...

wondering if anyone has concocted an alternative or has any ideas.

[nctnico]

Tie it with a strap.

[DaJMasta]

How secure does it need to be?  If they sell rackmount hardware, then there should be mounting points, it's just a matter of making up a bracket and buying some screws if you want a really solid mounting.  I don't know if I would require especially sturdy mounting for a home lab, so a shelf as long as it can't slide super quickly (provided it's a slide-out shelf) would probably be fine alone if there were decent no-slip feet on the equipment.  Wouldn't stand up to an earthquake, though, so maybe in some areas that woudn't do.

A strap would work too, if you perforated your rack shelf a couple of times, you could just use rope as well.

[tautech]

Prices are not excessive for rackmounts that secure expensive and/or heavy equipment.
They vary from $129 to $155.
https://store.siglentamerica.com/product-category/accessories/carrying-cases-and-rackmounts/

[tautech]

If it's just security against falling or toppling from a rack, could you adapt a bracket to attach to the Kensington lock ?
 

[tautech]

What about these @ a few $ each:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10PCS-Laptop-Security-Lock-with-4-Digit-Combination-Passcode-for-Kensington-Slot-Security-Anti-Theft-Freeshipping/2054600104.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.21.286b7143Kpu1E5&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_1_10065_10068_10547_319_10059_10884_317_10548_10887_10696_321_322_10084_453_10083_454_10103_10618_10307_537_536_10902,searchweb201603_70,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=0e82e078-60e3-4a5a-836a-c31f63766a9d-3&algo_pvid=0e82e078-60e3-4a5a-836a-c31f63766a9d&transAbTest=ae803_4



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