STURDX Essential Series™ 32U IP66 Weatherproof Stainless Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet | 24" × 40" (600 × 1000 mm) | 19-Inch Rack Enclosure

Precio de oferta$6,450.00 Precio normal$11,000.00
Ahorra $4,550.00

Product Overview

The STURDX Essential Series™ 32U IP66 Weatherproof Stainless Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet (24" × 40" / 600 × 1000 mm) is engineered for outdoor installations where high rack capacity, superior corrosion resistance, and generous equipment depth are essential for long-term reliability. Combining 32U of rack space with a 24-inch × 40-inch (600 × 1000 mm) footprint, this enclosure is designed for large networking deployments operating in harsh industrial, coastal, and marine environments.

Manufactured from 304 stainless steel, the enclosure is built to withstand salt spray, coastal humidity, chemical vapors, washdown procedures, and other corrosive conditions that can significantly shorten the lifespan of conventional enclosures. It is ideally suited for marine vessels, offshore platforms, ports, shipyards, naval facilities, coastal telecommunications, harbor automation, wastewater treatment plants, food processing facilities, and chemical manufacturing sites. For the most aggressive environments, 316 stainless steel construction is available upon request.

Its extended cabinet depth provides generous space for enterprise networking hardware, fiber distribution systems, industrial control equipment, UPS systems, and structured cable management while leaving ample room for future expansion.


Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Series STURDX Essential Series™
SKU STX-ES-32U60100D-SS
Rack Height 32U
Rack Standard 19-inch EIA-310
External Dimensions 23.6" × 39.4" (600 × 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


Designed for Corrosive High-Capacity Installations

The 32U 24" × 40" (600 × 1000 mm) enclosure is built for projects where network infrastructure continues to grow while environmental conditions remain demanding. The combination of increased rack capacity and extended cabinet depth allows engineers to organize communication equipment efficiently, separate power and fiber pathways, and leave adequate room for future hardware additions.

Its corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction makes it especially valuable for offshore communication systems, shipboard networks, coastal utility infrastructure, port security systems, marine transportation, and industrial facilities where long-term exposure to moisture and salt air requires materials capable of maintaining structural integrity for years.


Product Description

The STURDX Essential Series™ 32U Stainless Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet provides premium environmental protection for networking, industrial automation, electrical distribution, and communication systems operating in harsh outdoor environments.

Its 24" × 40" (600 × 1000 mm) footprint offers generous installation depth while the 32U rack height supports high-density equipment layouts for expanding infrastructure projects. Combined with corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction and IP66 weatherproof protection, it delivers an exceptional solution for industrial, marine, offshore, coastal, and mission-critical communication networks.

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

  • Harbor Automation

  • Coastal Telecommunications

  • Fiber Backbone Networks

  • Industrial Automation

  • Utility Communication Systems

  • Water & Wastewater Treatment

  • Food & Beverage Processing

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

  • Chemical Processing Plants

  • Renewable Energy

  • Industrial Ethernet

  • Security & Surveillance

  • Oil & Gas

  • Mining

  • Mission-Critical Communications


Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a 32U stainless steel outdoor cabinet?

A 32U enclosure provides substantial rack capacity for expanding communication networks while stainless steel protects equipment from corrosion caused by salt air, humidity, chemicals, and aggressive industrial environments.


Why choose a 24" × 40" enclosure?

The additional cabinet depth accommodates larger networking equipment, structured cable management, UPS systems, and future expansion while improving technician accessibility during installation and maintenance.


Is this enclosure suitable for marine and offshore installations?

Yes. The enclosure is designed for ships, offshore platforms, ports, harbors, shipyards, coastal communication systems, and other salt-air environments. For maximum corrosion resistance, 316 stainless steel is available upon request.


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, mounting accessories, gland plates, rack accessories, and project-specific enclosure configurations for virtually any outdoor networking, industrial, marine, utility, transportation, or defense application.