Product Spotlight: Accuride 3507 Electronic Enclosure Slides
bisco industries is proud to carry Accuride 3507 series electronic enclosure slides. The Accuride 3507 series are heavy duty slides with a 200 pound constant load capacity on all lengths. In addition, 3507 slides offer an over travel slide design and a pinch-free latch disconnect.
Product Spotlight: Southco EM Series Electronic Keepers
The Southco EM series is your affordable solution for new or retrofit applications in a variety of enclosures, both large and small. The EM Series Electronic Keepers provide greater versatility for a wide range of enclosure applications. Southco electronic keepers include: E-Keeper Electronic Strikes and Miniature Electronic Keeper Systems.
E-Keeper Electronic Strikes
What is a Patch Panel?
Patch Panel Description
Patch panels are metal plates with an array of cut-outs designed to accept connection jacks. In most cases patch panels are fabricated to accept a single type of connection jack such as Cat6 ethernet jacks. In addition to being sold individually, patch panels are also available in kits that include jack modules, labels, and other related components. Patch panels are also commonly referred to as patch bays, patch fields, and jack fields.
Patch Panel Applications
Patch panels are installed on enclosures or racks to provide an easy way to organize connections. Patch panels are widely used in data center applications such as server enclosures as well as in music and television equipment. These applications require multiple connections from different sources into a single device making patch panels an ideal solution.
Flat Patch Panel
Angled Patch Panel
Patch Panel Configurations
Patch panels are available in many different variations. Key design variations include:
- Jack module type
- Patch panel material type
- Unshielded patch panels vs. shielded patch panels
- Flat patch panels vs. angled patch panels
- Standard patch panels vs. high-density patch panels
- Port labeling
Patch Panel Manufacturers
- Assmann WSW Components
- Belden
- Leviton
- Molex
- Panduit
Learn More About Patch Panels
One of the leading patch panel manufacturers, Panduit, has compiled a comprehensive patch panel selection guide to help users learn about different patch panel configurations and select the ideal patch panel for their application. To view Panduit’s patch panel selection guide click here.
Product Spotlight: Southco Dual Trigger Rotary Latch
Southco Compact Rotary Latch Features Dual Trigger Actuation
Southco’s new R4-10 rotary latch with dual trigger features a compact design with numerous points of actuation, allowing the latch to be triggered by two independent actuators. The Dual Trigger R4-10 is an ideal solution for doors and panels that require actuation from multiple locations. A simple application example is a door that requires access from both the inside and outside. Using a R4-10 dual trigger latch allows the latch to be turned (actuated) from either side of the door providing easy entry and exit. For more technical information view the R4 rotary latch catalog page.
Authorized Southco Distributor
In addition to the R4 rotary latches Southco offers a broad range of engineered access hardware solutions to meet unique application requirements. bisco industries is your authorized source for Southco, offering a full service e-commerce website as well as a team of local service reps. Contact us today!
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