Rugged Electronics Racks

Rugged Electronics Racks:

• Standard "U" hole patterns on front and back panels
• FAA 8110-3 certification available
• 6 standard sizes
• Customizable for exact height, custom panels, vibration/shock isolation and more

The Rugged Electronics Rack (RER) is an FAA certified lightweight and rugged electronics and instrumentation rack. It was originally designed for installation in the rear cargo area of the Hawker Beechcraft King Air twin turbo-prop aircraft, which is a significantly tight space. This resulted in a design for the RER that is very low profile compared to other high-strength instrument racks capable of withstanding aircraft crash loads.

While originally designed for the King Air, the RER can be installed in nearly any aircraft, ground or sea vehicle. The RER is assembled from machined aluminum plates with high strength alloy steel bolts and helical coil inserts in the plates. The latter allow the racks to be disassembled and reassembled multiple times for storage, empty shipping or to attach custom panels for specific missions.

Our Rugged Electronics Racks feature standard "U-type" electronics mounting and is available in 6U, 9U, 12U, 14U, 15U, and 18U model heights. All models are stackable. A wire rope isolation system can also be installed under the RER to reduce the effects of shock and random vibration on the instruments installed. Eight mounting holes in the base of the RER allow direct attachment to suit the customer's needs. All models can also mount to our King Air Riser assembly for ease of installation.

The standard designs can be quickly customized to meet your exact needs. Some options include:

• Customized height, width or depth of the RER
• Customized panels for specific missions
• Attachment of customer equipment such as monitors to outside of rack
• Design and manufacture of custom adapters for customer equipment to fit into RER
• Custom colors

Height and dry weight for each model:

• 6U: 12.625 inches H, 32 lbs
• 9U: 17.875 inches H, 36 lbs
• 12U: 23.125 inches H, 39 lbs
• 14U 26.125 inches H, 41 lbs
• 15U: 28.375 inches H, 42 lbs
• 18U: 33.625 inches H, 45 lbs

Standard rack is 20.2 inches wide x 25.5 inches deep.
Vibration Isolator adds 2.68 inches to 3.18 inches of height depending on weight installed in rack.