Target Military shock-mounted rackmount cases

Rackmount
Case Features

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Target Cases™ Military · Spec Sheet

Shock Mounted STD 19 in.
Rackmount Cases

Designed & Manufactured To Standard

Target Cases™ Military Rackmount cases are designed and manufactured in accordance with appropriate sections of the following standards:

  • MIL-STD-2073-1 Standard Practice for Military Packaging
  • MIL-STD-648 C Specialized Shipping Containers
  • MIL-STD-810 G Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests
  • EIA-310 E Cabinets, Racks, Panels and Associated Equipment
Target Military rackmount cases deployed in the field
  • MIL-STD-108 E Requirements for Enclosures for Electrical and Electronic Equipment
  • MIL-PRF-28800 Test Equipment for use with Electrical and Electronic Equipment
  • MIL-STD-130 N Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property
  • MIL-STD-1472 F Human Engineering
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High Strength Case Shell Design

  • All Aluminum Construction: Made from 0.090 in. (2.29mm) thick, 5052-H32 Aluminum
  • External Ribs: Increase case rigidity and protect case hardware
  • Internal Load Spreaders: Increase case rigidity and prevent distortion
  • Heavy-Payload-Ready: No additional reinforcement required for payloads up to 500 lbs.
  • Super-Duty-Payloads: Made from .125 in. (3.18mm) thick, 5052-H32 Aluminum
  • Extreme-Duty-Payloads: Made from .250 in. (6.35mm) thick, 5052-H32 Aluminum
  • Patented Valance System: Impact's patented high strength square tubular valance, corner lug and dual gasket system (U.S. patent 8,002,490 and Canada patent 2569136) is the strongest in the industry. Impact's exclusive investment cast valance corner lugs are designed to take punishment without splitting or separation.
  • HD Valance System: Designed to accommodate extreme payloads and larger sized cases and enclosures.
  • Best-in-Class Strength: With lids removed, Target Cases™ Military Rackmount cases will not bow, warp or sag with heavy payloads or stacked loads. Target Cases™ maintain their shape and structural integrity under stress and lids always fit and align effortlessly.
Target Military rackmount high strength case shell with exposed internal rack frame

Case Shell: Powder Coat Finish

Target Cases™ Military Rackmount cases are supplied with a durable, low lustre powder coat finish. Standard low lustre colours include: Black (B), Grey (G), Olive Drab (OD), Desert Tan (DT), White (W), Red (R), Blue (BL). Custom colours and textures are available (surcharge may be applicable). CARC & IRR Paint Finish available by request.

Welded Construction

Target Cases™ Military case body and valance system are seam welded and watertight.

Stainless Steel Hardware

Target Cases™ Military cases are supplied with high strength stainless steel hardware (black finish) for all-weather durability.

Target Military rackmount cases in low lustre powder coat finishes

Wear Resistant, Stackable Skid Pad System

Machined HDPE skid and stacking alignment pads allow Target Cases™ Military rackmount cases to be dragged over rough terrain without damaging the bottom case shell.

Removable Caster System

Target Cases™ Military Rackmount cases can be equipped with permanent or removable casters as required.

Target Military rackmount case with lid open showing removable casters stored in the lid

Internal Lid Hangers & Locators

The internal lid hangers support the lids in place during latching & unlatching, allowing a single technician to install / remove lids without assistance. The external lid hangers allow the lids to hang on the case sides while the case is open.

Pressure Equalization Valve

Target Military cases are equipped with automatic pressure equalization ("breather") valves installed to maintain case integrity when encountering temperature and pressure differentials. Upon request, cases may be supplied with manual pressure equalization valves.

Target Military rackmount high strength aluminum case shell detail
Target Military ultra-strength formed and welded rack frames
Formed & Welded "C" Channel Frames

Rack Frame Designs

Target Cases™ Military rack frames are designed for strength under high stress conditions. Each rack frame has the following features:

  • Front & Rear Frames: Single piece construction. Formed & welded "C" channel design offers increased frame rigidity
  • Rack Frame Assembly: Secure rack assembly. Rack frame will NOT loosen over time

Hole Pattern

Target Cases™ Military Rackmount cases are available with the E.I.A. round or square hole mounting patterns. Clip nuts and Cage nuts are supplied as required.

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Rack Frame Materials

Target Cases™ Military Rack frames are constructed using only premium materials and finishes:

Payload Wt: lbs (kg)Rack Frame MaterialRack Frame Finish
20 to 49 (9.07 to 22.23)0.125in. (3.18mm) thick 5052-H32 aluminumBlack Satin Anodize
50 to 99 (22.68 to 44.91)0.125in. (3.18mm) thick 5052-H32 aluminumBlack Satin Anodize
100 to 170 (45.36 to 77.11)0.125in. (3.18mm) thick 5052-H32 aluminumBlack Satin Anodize
171 to 250 (77.56 to 113.39)0.125in. (3.18mm) thick 5052-H32 aluminumBlack Satin Anodize
251 to 350 (113.85 to 158.75)0.125in. (3.18mm) thick 5052-H32 aluminumBlack Satin Anodize
351 to 500 (159.21 to 226.80)11gauge (3.04mm) cold rolled steel (CRS)Zinc Dichromate Plate
500-1000 (226.80-453.59)11gauge (3.04mm) cold rolled steel (CRS)Zinc Dichromate Plate

**MIL-DTL-5541 Type II Class 3 Clear Alodine Finish Available for Aluminum Frames**

A pair of Target Military rackmount cases, open, showing internal rack frames Target Military rackmount case, open, showing a custom-built interior rack rail

Shock/Vibration Isolation

Target Cases™ Military Rack frames are mounted onto elastomeric shock isolators, offering omni-directional shock and vibration attenuation.

Payload Weight, lbs(kg)Isolator ConfigurationIsolator Quantity
20 to 49 (9.07 to 22.23)SHOCKSET A8
50 to 99 (22.68 to 44.91)SHOCKSET B8
100 to 170 (45.36 to 77.11)SHOCKSET C8
171 to 250 (77.56 to 113.39)SHOCKSET D16
251 to 350 (113.85 to 158.75)SHOCKSET E16
351 to 500 (159.21 to 226.80)SHOCKSET F24
501-650 (227.25-294.83)SHOCKSET G32
651-800 (295.28-382.87)SHOCKSET H40
801+ (>363.32)CUSTOMCUSTOM

Custom engineered solutions available for all platforms and applications involving extreme payloads over 500 lbs with special shock / vibration attenuation requirements.

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Rackmount Options

Options

Delta lift / tie-down ring installed on Target rackmount case

Delta Lift/Tie-Down Rings: 300 Series Stainless Steel (Black)

Four (4), stainless steel delta lift/tie downs installed on case main body with backing plates.

Stainless steel padlock hasp with padlock on Target case lid

Padlock Hasps: 300 Series Stainless Steel (Black)

Two (2), stainless steel rigid padlock hasp assemblies installed on each lid.

Forklift provision fork pocket and skid rail on Target case

Forklift Provisions

Standard Forklift Provisions are available for all Target Cases™ Military Rack Case sizes. Custom Forklift platform systems are also available upon request.

Storage pouch installed in Target case lid

Storage Pouch

Storage pouches can be installed in one or both lids for storage of peripherals and auxiliary equipment such as manuals, tools, cables, etc.

Custom Impact Cases ID tag / nameplate on case body

Identification Tags & Markings

Identification tags and markings are available for inventory and/or organization recognition. Each plate identifies the case with part number, serial number and manufacture date.

Custom recessed connector panel on Target case

Custom Connector Panels

Recessed and Surface Custom designed and built specifically to meet your systems integration requirements.

Coupling catch / linking strap securing two Target cases

Coupling Catches or Linking Latch

Stainless steel (black) footman loops are installed on upper and lower regions of case base side walls. Two (2), removable coupling catches are provided with dedicated storage in lid. Two (2), stainless (black) latches located on both sides of the case body are available as a fixed option for latching cases securely.

Removable casters stored in the case lid kit

Removable Casters w/Store-In-Lid Kit

Four high strength aluminum caster clip plates are installed on bottom of case main body. The bottom HDPE skid plate system is upgraded from 0.5" to 1.0" thick. Four removable 4" casters with dual locking mechanism are supplied with a caster store-in-lid kit.

Permanent Casters

Four (4), 4" or 5" swivel casters (with dual locking mechanism) are permanently installed. The stackable skid pad system is not present in this configuration.

Rack Accessories
Top and bottom support rails installed front to back on a Target rack frame

Top/Bottom Rails

Support rails (front to back) are installed along the top and bottom of the rack frame. Designed for supporting heavy equipment which occupies the full rack.

Adjustable horizontal equipment support rails on the inner Target rack frame

Adjustable Horizontal Rails

Horizontal equipment support rails are independently installed (on the inner rack frame) to provide full front to back equipment support. Ideal for installing equipment which cannot be fixed to the rear rack frame.

Adjustable intermediate vertical rails on a Target rack frame

Adjustable Vertical Rails

Adjustable intermediate vertical rails provide a secondary rail set ideal for securing equipment which is shallower than the full rack frame depth.

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