ATCA Extruded Aluminum Front Panels and RTM Panels

ATCA Front Panels
Customized to your requirements

Aluminum Extruded Panels - The Aesthetic Option

XTech offers a full range of AdvancedTCA extruded aluminum front panels, RTM panels, and accessories to meet the demands of high performance communications applications. Extruded aluminum front panels provide many unique features including:

• A ‘ridge’ on the edges of the front panel to facilitate easy installation of overlays – and to protect the overlay edges
• Handles: Southco standard. Other handles available upon request
• Rounded or square edges on the front surface
• Rigidity – particularly in the area of the handle where the most stresses occur
• Ability to customize extrusions and incorporate PB holders and aesthetic features

XTech extrusions are made of 6005A aluminum.

Key Product Features:

• Standard sizes available off the shelf – ready for customization
  • 8U 6HP Front Panel with foam over fabric gasket
  • 8U 6HP RTM Panel with foam over fabric gasket
• Custom sizes and features available in low/medium volumes
  • In-house design assistance to design the features you need
• Component kitting, finishing, labeling and full assembly
• Fast turnaround for prototypes, production pieces, and custom orders
• Manufacturing operations in the United States and China
• Aluminum is lighter than stainless steel – important for heavy blades – and fully loaded systems
• Extruded aluminum assures a strong rigid front panel, eliminates costly post-process bending
• Variable wall thickness from 0.050” to 0.100” to accommodate components
• An unlimited variety of customized profiles to integrate with all AdvancedTCA platforms
• Recessed front panel gallery area for label protects edges and assures alignment
• Extruded channel for EMI gasket prevents foam roll-over and protects gasket
• Aluminum offers unsurpassed EMI and RFI shielding and excellent heat dissipation