STURDX Essential Series™ 16U IP66 Weatherproof Stainless Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet | 32" × 40" (800 × 1000 mm) | 19-Inch Rack Enclosure

Precio de oferta$4,350.00 Precio normal$7,850.00
Ahorra $3,500.00

Product Overview

The STURDX Essential Series™ 16U IP66 Weatherproof Stainless Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet (32" × 40" / 800 × 1000 mm) is engineered for outdoor installations where maximum interior workspace, superior corrosion resistance, and long-term serviceability are essential. As one of STURDX's best-selling outdoor cabinet platforms, the 16U configuration delivers the rack capacity required for most networking and industrial applications while the expansive 32-inch × 40-inch (800 × 1000 mm) footprint provides exceptional room for equipment integration and future expansion.

Manufactured from 304 stainless steel, the enclosure is built to withstand harsh coastal environments, salt spray, chemical vapors, washdown procedures, and continuous exposure to moisture. It is an ideal solution for marine vessels, offshore platforms, ports, shipyards, naval facilities, cruise terminals, coastal communication systems, and dockside industrial infrastructure, where long-term corrosion resistance is essential. For offshore and highly aggressive environments, 316 stainless steel construction is available upon request.

Its oversized interior allows technicians to install enterprise switches, industrial computers, UPS systems, fiber distribution hardware, power distribution equipment, and communication gateways with generous clearance, resulting in cleaner cable management, simplified maintenance, and greater flexibility for future upgrades.


Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Series STURDX Essential Series™
SKU STX-ES-16U80100D-SS
Rack Height 16U
Rack Standard 19-inch EIA-310
External Dimensions 31.5" × 39.4" (800 × 1000 mm)
Material 304 Stainless Steel (316 Stainless Steel Available Upon Request)
Construction Single-Wall Construction
Protection Rating IP66
NEMA Suitable for NEMA 4X Applications
Cooling Fan Ready
Mounting Rails Four Adjustable Rails Included
DIN Rail Included
Door Switch Included
Door Stopper Included
Cable Glands IP68 Rated Included (Optional 316 Stainless Steel Cable Glands Available)
Cable Entry Bottom Knockouts
Doors Lockable Front & Rear
Grounding Included
Mounting Base Floor Mounting Base Included
Lifting Factory-Installed Lifting Eyebolts

Standard Features

Every STURDX Essential Series™ cabinet includes:

  • 304 stainless steel construction

  • IP66 weatherproof enclosure

  • Suitable for NEMA 4X applications

  • Fan-ready design

  • Four adjustable 19-inch rack rails

  • DIN rail installed

  • Door switch installed

  • Door stopper installed

  • IP68 cable glands included

  • Bottom cable knockouts

  • Lockable front and rear doors

  • Heavy-duty polyurethane door gasket

  • Integrated grounding system

  • Floor mounting base

  • Factory-installed lifting eyebolts

  • Stainless steel hinges, latches, and external hardware


Engineered for Large Equipment and Harsh Environments

The 32" × 40" (800 × 1000 mm) enclosure is designed for projects where equipment accessibility is just as important as environmental protection. The generous interior allows installers to separate fiber optic cabling from power wiring, mount larger industrial devices, and maintain proper airflow around equipment while preserving excellent service access.

Its corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction makes it especially valuable for offshore communication systems, marine navigation equipment, port automation, coastal surveillance networks, harbor security systems, and shipboard networking, where exposure to salt-laden air quickly shortens the life of conventional enclosures. The combination of spacious interior design and premium stainless steel helps reduce maintenance while maximizing equipment uptime.


Product Description

The STURDX Essential Series™ 16U Stainless Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet delivers premium protection for networking, industrial automation, electrical distribution, and communication systems operating in corrosive outdoor environments.

Its 32" × 40" (800 × 1000 mm) footprint provides exceptional installation flexibility for modern networking equipment while maintaining one of the industry's most practical rack heights. Built from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and protected to IP66, it is an outstanding solution for industrial, coastal, marine, and mission-critical outdoor infrastructure where reliability and serviceability are equally important.

For applications requiring active thermal management, STURDX also offers the Climate Series™, featuring insulated construction, enclosure air conditioning, and the exclusive STURDX Hybrid Cooling Ready™ platform.


Typical Applications

  • Marine Vessels

  • Offshore Platforms

  • Ports & Harbors

  • Shipyards

  • Naval Facilities

  • Cruise Terminals

  • Coastal Telecommunications

  • Harbor Automation

  • Fiber Backbone Networks

  • Industrial Automation

  • Utility Communication Systems

  • Water & Wastewater Treatment

  • Food & Beverage Processing

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

  • Chemical Processing Plants

  • Renewable Energy

  • Security & Surveillance

  • Oil & Gas

  • Mining

  • Mission-Critical Communications


Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the 16U cabinet one of STURDX's best-selling outdoor enclosures?

The 16U platform provides the rack capacity required for the majority of outdoor networking projects while remaining easier to install and maintain than taller enclosures. Combined with the spacious 800 × 1000 mm footprint, it offers exceptional installation flexibility and long-term value.


Why choose an 800 × 1000 mm stainless steel cabinet?

The oversized footprint provides outstanding cable management space, accommodates larger networking and electrical equipment, and gives technicians excellent accessibility while stainless steel protects against corrosion in harsh environments.


Is this enclosure suitable for marine and offshore applications?

Yes. The enclosure is ideally suited for ships, offshore platforms, ports, harbors, shipyards, marinas, coastal communication infrastructure, and dockside industrial installations. For maximum corrosion resistance, 316 stainless steel is available.


Is this cabinet suitable for NEMA 4X applications?

Yes. The stainless steel enclosure is suitable for applications commonly requiring NEMA 4X performance. Contact STURDX if your project requires a specific certified NEMA enclosure.


Is 316 stainless steel available?

Yes. Standard production uses 304 stainless steel, while 316 stainless steel is available upon request for offshore, marine, coastal, and aggressive chemical environments.


Are 316 stainless steel cable glands available?

Yes. Every cabinet includes IP68 cable glands as standard, while 316 stainless steel IP68 cable glands are available as an optional upgrade for maximum corrosion resistance.


Can optional fan kits be installed?

Yes. The Essential Series™ is fan-ready and supports optional filtered fan ventilation whenever additional airflow is required.


Can this enclosure be customized?

Absolutely. STURDX offers custom dimensions, 304 or 316 stainless steel construction, OEM branding, electrical integration, cable entry modifications, gland plates, rack accessories, and project-specific enclosure configurations for virtually any outdoor networking, industrial, marine, or utility application.