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Electronics => Projects, Designs, and Technical Stuff => Topic started by: deephaven on October 21, 2014, 08:20:40 am

Title: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: deephaven 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.

Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: 22swg 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 (http://www.esr.co.uk/electronics/products/frame_enclosures.htm)
Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: deephaven on October 21, 2014, 01:08:37 pm
Quote from: 22swg 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 (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.

Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: microbug 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.
Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: rdl 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/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 (http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/58/BPS-MAR-PR1593L-001%20Rev%204.00-247716.pdf)



Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: deephaven on October 21, 2014, 03:45:34 pm
Quote from: rdl 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/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 (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!
Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: 22swg on October 21, 2014, 03:46:58 pm
Deephaven. The ESR boxes ...They do have 4mm studded pillars and vertical card slots .
Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: deephaven on October 21, 2014, 03:48:30 pm
Quote from: microbug 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.

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.
Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: microbug 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.
Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: deephaven on October 21, 2014, 04:09:09 pm
Quote from: 22swg on October 21, 2014, 03:46:58 pm
Deephaven. The ESR boxes ...They do have 4mm studded pillars and vertical card slots .

Thanks. I've emailed them to get dimensions.
Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: deephaven on October 21, 2014, 04:09:52 pm
Quote from: microbug 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.

Thanks. I will take a look.
Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: bigsky 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 (http://www.verotec.co.uk)

Vero Technologies in Hedge End: www.verotl.com (http://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 (http://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?
Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: deephaven on October 21, 2014, 04:30:39 pm
Quote from: bigsky 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 (http://www.verotec.co.uk)

Vero Technologies in Hedge End: www.verotl.com (http://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 (http://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  :-+
Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: bigsky on October 21, 2014, 06:27:22 pm
Quote from: deephaven on October 21, 2014, 04:30:39 pm
I owe your a beer!

Where do you live? :-)
Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: deephaven on October 21, 2014, 07:00:03 pm
Quote from: bigsky on October 21, 2014, 06:27:22 pm
Quote from: deephaven on October 21, 2014, 04:30:39 pm
I owe your a beer!

Where do you live? :-)

 ;D Newbury, England. I meant it!
Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: bigsky on October 21, 2014, 10:44:09 pm
Quote from: deephaven on October 21, 2014, 07:00:03 pm
;D Newbury, England. I meant it!

I'll let you know if I'm ever passing through! Are you far from the M4?
Title: Re: Source of small Vero ABS boxes?
Post by: deephaven on October 22, 2014, 07:48:31 am
Quote from: bigsky on October 21, 2014, 10:44:09 pm
Quote from: deephaven on October 21, 2014, 07:00:03 pm
;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