



STURDX Essential Series™ 16U IP66 Weatherproof Stainless Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet | 24" × 32" (600 × 800 mm) | 19-Inch Rack Enclosure

Product Overview
The STURDX Essential Series™ 16U IP66 Weatherproof Stainless Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet (24" × 32" / 600 × 800 mm) is engineered for outdoor installations where maximum corrosion resistance, optimized equipment depth, and long-term reliability are essential. Built around STURDX's best-selling 16U platform, this enclosure provides the rack capacity required for most outdoor networking and industrial applications while offering additional cabinet depth for today's enterprise equipment.
Manufactured from 304 stainless steel, the enclosure is designed to perform in harsh environments exposed to salt spray, coastal humidity, chemical vapors, and frequent washdowns. It is an ideal solution for marine vessels, offshore platforms, ports, shipyards, naval facilities, coastal telecommunications, harbor automation systems, ferry terminals, and dockside industrial infrastructure, where corrosion resistance directly impacts equipment life. For offshore and highly aggressive environments, 316 stainless steel construction is available upon request.
The 24-inch × 32-inch (600 × 800 mm) footprint provides valuable installation depth that improves cable routing, equipment accessibility, and service efficiency while maintaining a compact cabinet width suitable for a wide range of outdoor installations.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
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| Series | STURDX Essential Series™ |
| SKU | STX-ES-16U6080D-SS |
| Rack Height | 16U |
| Rack Standard | 19-inch EIA-310 |
| External Dimensions | 23.6" × 31.5" (600 × 800 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:
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304 stainless steel construction
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IP66 weatherproof enclosure
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Suitable for NEMA 4X applications
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Fan-ready design
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Four adjustable 19-inch rack rails
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DIN rail installed
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Door switch installed
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Door stopper installed
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IP68 cable glands included
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Bottom cable knockouts
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Lockable front and rear doors
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Heavy-duty polyurethane door gasket
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Integrated grounding system
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Floor mounting base
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Factory-installed lifting eyebolts
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Stainless steel hinges, latches, and external hardware
Engineered for Coastal, Marine, and Industrial Networks
The 24" × 32" (600 × 800 mm) enclosure is designed to accommodate the deeper networking equipment commonly found in modern outdoor infrastructure while maintaining a compact installation footprint. Additional cabinet depth makes it easier to install enterprise switches, industrial Ethernet hardware, UPS systems, fiber optic distribution panels, and power equipment without overcrowding the enclosure.
Its corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction makes it particularly valuable for ships, offshore platforms, port facilities, harbor communication systems, coastal surveillance networks, marine transportation infrastructure, and waterfront industrial plants, where exposure to salt-laden air can rapidly deteriorate conventional steel enclosures. The result is longer equipment life, reduced maintenance, and greater system reliability.
Product Description
The STURDX Essential Series™ 16U Stainless Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet provides premium environmental protection for networking, industrial automation, electrical distribution, and communication systems operating in corrosive outdoor environments.
Its 24" × 32" (600 × 800 mm) footprint delivers the additional depth required by today's networking equipment while maintaining one of the industry's most practical rack heights. Combined with corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction and IP66 weatherproof protection, it offers an outstanding solution for industrial, coastal, offshore, and marine infrastructure requiring dependable long-term performance.
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
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Marine Vessels
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Offshore Platforms
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Ports & Harbors
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Shipyards
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Naval Facilities
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Ferry & Cruise Terminals
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Coastal Telecommunications
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Harbor Automation
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Fiber Distribution Networks
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Industrial Automation
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Utility Communication Systems
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Water & Wastewater Treatment
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Food & Beverage Processing
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Chemical Processing Plants
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Renewable Energy
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Industrial Ethernet
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Security & Surveillance
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Oil & Gas
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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 most outdoor networking and industrial projects while remaining compact, easy to install, and simple to maintain. It delivers one of the best combinations of capacity, accessibility, and long-term value.
Why choose a 24" × 32" stainless steel cabinet?
The additional cabinet depth accommodates modern networking hardware while improving cable management and maintenance access, and stainless steel provides superior protection against corrosion in harsh outdoor environments.
Is this enclosure suitable for marine and offshore applications?
Yes. It is ideally suited for ships, offshore platforms, ports, harbors, shipyards, marinas, coastal communication systems, and dockside industrial installations. For maximum corrosion resistance in saltwater environments, 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, gland plates, rack accessories, and project-specific enclosure configurations for virtually any outdoor networking, industrial, marine, utility, transportation, or infrastructure application.
