ZERO Manufacturing
ZERO Manufacturing
1 Business Park Road
Anytown, CT 06475
Phone: 801-298-5900
Fax: 860-434-137
Email: info@companies.com
Website: www.zerocases.com
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This versatile rugged aluminum case has been thoughtfully engineered to satisfy the growing need for rackmounted electronics in the field. VAL-AN 960 is ideal for the safe transportation and field operation of delicate electronic instruments, and offers a host of practical user benefits.

This case features an internal chassis, which is shock mounted within the center section of the case. Installation or rack mounted equipment is quick and easy, with accessibility from the front and rear. In transit or storage, instrument panels are thoroughly protected by covers which are latched to the case.

This case is designed to be stacked, allowing users to set up a “cabinet” type system in the field. Specially designed T-type latches on the front cover or front and rear covers permit accessibility to instruments and contents in the stacked mode; virtual impossibility in cases using traditional latch system.

These cases feature recessed handles, waterproof construction with pressure relief valve, and optional EMI shielding or environmental protection. A grounding strap is included in every case with frame.

This is available in panel heights from 7.12” to 28.12”, and depths from 14.00” to 39.00”. Rear cover may be optionally equipped with pouch for storage.
VAL-AN 960 Series Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Cases
Unit of Measure
Items VAL-AN 960 Series Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Cases
960-X
VAL-AN 960 Custom Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Case 		VAL-AN 960 Series Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Cases
960-7
VAL-AN 960 4U Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Case 		VAL-AN 960 Series Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Cases
960-8
VAL-AN 960 5U Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Case 		VAL-AN 960 Series Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Cases
960-10
VAL-AN 960 6U Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Case 		VAL-AN 960 Series Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Cases
960-14
VAL-AN 960 8U Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Case
Description N/A VAL-AN 960 Custom Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Case with 'T' Handle & Screw Latches on Covers. Optional Stacking Latches Available. N/A VAL-AN 960 4U Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Case with 'T' Handle & Screw Latches on Covers. Optional Stacking Latches Available. N/A VAL-AN 960 5U Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Case with 'T' Handle & Screw Latches on Covers. Optional Stacking Latches Available. N/A VAL-AN 960 6U Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Case with 'T' Handle & Screw Latches on Covers. Optional Stacking Latches Available. N/A VAL-AN 960 8U Rackmount Double-Ended Opening Case with 'T' Handle & Screw Latches on Covers. Optional Stacking Latches Available.
Features N/A
  • Shock mounted configuration.
  • Environmentally-protected panels.
  • Front and rear access through removable covers.
  • Panel heights from 5.25" to 28.00".
  • 19" panel width, with standard EIA hole pattern.
  • Waterproof Construction.
  • Meets applicable requirements of Mil-STD-108.
Inside Width N/A 17.81 in
Outside Width N/A 18.31 in
Made In N/A USA
Material N/A Aluminum
Note N/A Handles:
2 Required for depths of 15 to 18 inches.
4 Required for depths of 19 to 39 inches.

Additional ‘T’ / Screw latches required for watertight (“S”) option.
Panel Height Dash No. 14 thru 17 add: 4 latches (6 total).
Panel Height Dash No. 21 thru 28 add: 8 latches (8 total). 		N/A Handles:
2 Required for depths of 15 to 18 inches.
4 Required for depths of 19 to 39 inches.

Additional ‘T’ / Screw latches required for watertight (“S”) option.
Add: 4 latches (6 total). 		N/A Handles:
2 Required for depths of 15 to 18 inches.
4 Required for depths of 19 to 39 inches.

Additional ‘T’ / Screw latches required for watertight (“S”) option.
Add: 4 latches (6 total). 		N/A Handles:
2 Required for depths of 15 to 18 inches.
4 Required for depths of 19 to 39 inches.

Additional ‘T’ / Screw latches required for watertight (“S”) option.
Add: 4 latches (6 total). 		N/A Handles:
2 Required for depths of 15 to 18 inches.
4 Required for depths of 19 to 39 inches.

Additional ‘T’ / Screw latches required for watertight (“S”) option.
Add: 4 latches (6 total).
Standard Availability N/A 8 to 10 Weeks
Mat. Thickness1 N/A 0.063 in0.090 in
Panel Options N/A Standard Panel Included
Deep Drawn Type N/A
Product Series N/A VAL-AN 900 Series
Finish (Custom) N/A Other colors and finishes available upon request. Any commercial or military specification can be met in our completely equipped and staffed paint facility. In addition to supplying any color per FED-STD-595, RAL and PMS, ZERO can match any color.
Outside Cover Depth N/A 6.50 in
Latch Type N/A S = Screw Latch T = ‘T’ Latch
Finish - Powder-coat Options (Recommended) N/A BK = Black 27038 DB = Dark Blue 25045 DS = Desert Sand 20372 FG = Forest Green 24079 GR = Gray 26307 MB = Medium Blue 25190 NG = NATO Green RAL6014 OD = Olive Drab 24097 OR = Orange 21400 RD = Red 21105 WH = White 27925 YW = Yellow 23538
Finish - Mil-Spec Options N/A A = No Finish. B = Wash Prime and Epoxy Primer. C =Light Gray, Semi-Gloss = Same as B plus Paint Polyurethane, Color No. 26307. D = Light Gray, Gloss = Same as B plus Paint Polyurethane. Color No. 16307. E = Yellow, Gloss = Wash Prime per DOD-P-15328 and Epoxy Primer per MIL-DTL-53022 plus Paint Polyurethane. Color No. 13538. F = Strata Blue, Gloss = Same as B plus Paint Polyurethane, Color No. 15045. G = Green, Semi-Gloss = Same as B plus Paint Polyurethane. Color No. 24300. H = Olive Drab. Semi-Gloss = Same as B plus Paint Polyurethane. Color No. 24084. J = Olive Drab, Lusterless = Same as B plus Paint Polyurethane, Color No. 34088. K = 383 Green, Camouflage = Same as B plus Paint Aliphatic Polyurethane Coating "CARC" per MIL-DTL-53039, Color No. 34094. S = Special Order - Please Specify. UA = Chemical Film per MIL-DTL-5541. W = Chemical Film per MIL-DTL-5541. Epoxy Primer per MIL-DTL-53022, or Water-base Epoxy Primer per MIL-DTL-53030. Paint with White Polyurethane Coating per MIL-PRF-85285 or Epoxy Coating per MIL-PRF-22750.
Valve Options N/A A = Automatic Valve M = Manual Relief Valve N = None Required
Rack Mount Type - Frame N/A Shock Mount
Panel Height N/A Custom to your specification. N/A 7 in N/A 8.75 in N/A 10.5 in N/A 14 in
Panel Height (U Size) N/A Custom to your specification. N/A 4U N/A 5U N/A 6U N/A 8U
Outside Case Height N/A Custom to your specification. N/A 13.06 in N/A 14.81 in N/A 16.56 in N/A 20.06 in
Drip Proof Options (Latch Quantity Required) N/A Custom to your specification. N/A 8 N/A 8 N/A 8 N/A 8
Watertight Options (Latch Quantity Required) N/A Custom to your specification. N/A 8 N/A 8 N/A 8 N/A 12
Rack Panel Part Number N/A -X N/A -7 N/A -8 N/A -10 N/A -14
EIA Pattern Options N/A C = Customer N = None Required P = Standard EIA #10-32 Provided
Outside Depth without Cover N/A 14 to 39 in. (2 in. increments)
Storage Options N/A 4 = None Required 5 = Pouch (Rear Cover Only)
Handle Options N/A 1 = Non-recessed Handle 2 = Recessed Handle
Customization N/A Any commercial or military specification can be met.

Panel Fabrication:
Silk Screen
Custom Fabrication

Case Customization:
Stenciling
Designation Printing
Decals/Labels
Silk Screen

A free consultation with a ZERO packaging engineer can save you time and money. Knowing how to efficiently and economically dissipate the energies of shock and vibration without damage to the packaged product is a specialized pursuit. ZERO has designed and fabricated more than half a million military cases, each with its own vibration and shock isolation system. ZERO’s professional packaging engineers will share their accumulated wealth of vibration and shock isolation with you. After careful analysis of your packaging requirement, we will recommend a technique, utilizing one of the following systems:

  1. Polyurethane foam cushions
  2. Polyethylene foam cushions
  3. Shear and vibration mounts
Stacking N/A Contact ZERO Design Engineers to verify weight and support required.
Panel Width N/A 19 in
Industry Standards N/A Mil-STD-108
Panel Depth N/A 14.00 to 39.00 in
Rack Frame Opening N/A Custom to your specification. N/A 7.12 in N/A 8.87 in N/A 10.62 in N/A 14.12 in
Mil-Spec Type N/A D = Drop Proof Per Mil-STD-108 S = Watertight Per Mil-STD-108
EMI Protection N/A E = EMI Shielded Rack N = Non-Shielded Rack
Shock Mount Options N/A 1 = 20 to 49 lb. of equipment 2 = 50 to 99 lb. of equipment 3 = 100 to 150 lb. of equipment
  • 1 The thickness depends on the size of the model.