STURDX Climate Series™ 26U IP66 Weatherproof Stainless Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet with Air Conditioner | 24" × 32" (600 × 800 mm) | 19-Inch Rack Enclosure

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Product Overview

The STURDX Climate Series™ 26U IP66 Weatherproof Stainless Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet with Air Conditioner (24" × 32" / 600 × 800 mm) is engineered for outdoor installations where corrosion resistance, additional equipment depth, and precise thermal management are essential for long-term system reliability. With 26U of rack capacity inside a 24-inch × 32-inch (600 × 800 mm) enclosure, it provides the ideal balance between compact installation width and the additional interior depth required by modern networking and industrial equipment.

Manufactured from 304 stainless steel with insulated double-wall construction, the enclosure is designed for environments exposed to salt spray, chemical vapors, humidity, washdowns, and airborne contaminants. The deeper cabinet profile provides valuable clearance behind rack-mounted equipment, allowing cleaner cable routing, improved service accessibility, and easier installation of enterprise switches, industrial computers, fiber distribution hardware, and power systems. For the harshest environments, 316 stainless steel is available upon request.

What sets the Climate Series™ apart is the STURDX Hybrid Cooling Ready™ architecture. Every enclosure is factory-prepared for closed-loop air conditioning while incorporating concealed fan provisions protected by removable blanking plates. This unique configuration allows owners to introduce optional filtered fan ventilation later if site conditions change—without cutting, welding, or replacing the enclosure.


Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Series STURDX Climate Series™
SKU STX-CL-26U60802XD-SS
Rack Height 26U
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 Insulated Double-Wall Construction
Protection Rating IP66
NEMA Suitable for NEMA 4X Applications
Cooling Air Conditioner Ready
Mounting Rails Four Adjustable Rails Included
DIN Rail Included
Door Switch Included
Door Stopper Included
Cable Glands IP68 Rated Included (316 Stainless Steel Available Upon Request)
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 Climate Series™ cabinet includes:

  • 304 stainless steel enclosure

  • Insulated construction for improved thermal performance

  • STURDX Hybrid Cooling Ready™ platform

  • IP66 weatherproof protection

  • Suitable for NEMA 4X applications

  • Factory-prepared air conditioner opening

  • Covered fan openings with removable blanking plates

  • Four adjustable rack mounting rails

  • DIN rail

  • Door switch

  • Door stopper

  • IP68 cable glands

  • Bottom cable entry knockouts

  • Lockable front and rear doors

  • Polyurethane sealing gasket

  • Integrated grounding system

  • Floor mounting base

  • Factory-installed lifting eyebolts

  • Stainless steel hardware


Air Conditioning Solutions

Every Climate Series™ enclosure can be configured with the cooling system best suited to your installation.

Standard 110V / 60Hz Enclosure Air Conditioners

Available with either galvanized or stainless steel housings.

Cooling Capacity Approx. BTU/hr Features
300W ≈1,000 BTU/hr Cooling • Heating • Dehumidifier • Remote Access
600W ≈2,000 BTU/hr Cooling • Heating • Dehumidifier • Remote Access
2000W ≈8,000 BTU/hr Cooling • Heating • Dehumidifier • Remote Access

Cooling Only + Remote Access models are also available.

High-Capacity Systems

For larger installations, STURDX also supplies:

  • 220V / 60Hz models

  • Cooling capacities up to 6000W

  • Up to approximately 19,000 BTU/hr

Our engineers can help determine the appropriate cooling capacity based on your installed equipment.

Made in USA Cooling Systems

STURDX also offers Made in USA IP66 stainless steel enclosure air conditioners for projects requiring BABA compliance, domestic manufacturing, or higher environmental protection.


Protecting Deeper Equipment in Corrosive Outdoor Environments

Many outdoor infrastructure projects combine deeper networking hardware with harsh environmental exposure. Enterprise switches, industrial servers, battery backup systems, fiber distribution equipment, and communication gateways all require additional rear clearance while operating within tightly controlled temperatures.

The 24" × 32" (600 × 800 mm) Climate Series™ enclosure addresses both challenges. Its corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction protects against aggressive environmental conditions, while the additional cabinet depth improves cable routing, equipment spacing, and technician accessibility. The result is a cleaner installation that is easier to maintain and better prepared for future system expansion.


STURDX Hybrid Cooling Ready™

Unlike traditional outdoor enclosures that commit users to a single cooling method, the Climate Series™ is designed to evolve with your project.

Every cabinet ships configured for sealed air-conditioned operation, while removable blanking plates preserve the option to install filtered fan ventilation in the future.

This flexibility can be valuable when:

  • Equipment is upgraded

  • Thermal loads change

  • Seasonal temperatures vary

  • Maintenance is being performed

  • Future operating requirements evolve


Product Description

The STURDX Climate Series™ 26U Stainless Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet provides a premium climate-controlled solution for networking, industrial automation, electrical distribution, and communication systems operating in corrosive outdoor environments.

Its 24" × 32" (600 × 800 mm) footprint delivers the additional installation depth required for modern enterprise equipment while maintaining a compact cabinet width suitable for space-limited sites. Combined with insulated double-wall construction, IP66 weatherproof protection, and corrosion-resistant stainless steel, it offers outstanding long-term reliability for mission-critical outdoor infrastructure.


Typical Applications

  • Coastal Telecommunications

  • Marine Communications

  • Enterprise Network Infrastructure

  • Fiber Optic Distribution

  • Industrial Automation

  • Water & Wastewater Treatment

  • Food & Beverage Processing

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

  • Chemical Processing Plants

  • Utility Communication Systems

  • Renewable Energy

  • Smart Grid Infrastructure

  • Transportation Systems

  • Industrial Ethernet

  • Security & Surveillance

  • Edge Computing

  • Oil & Gas

  • Mining

  • Outdoor Control Systems

  • Mission-Critical Communications


Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a climate-controlled stainless steel 24" × 32" enclosure?

It combines superior corrosion resistance with additional installation depth, making it ideal for deeper networking equipment operating in demanding outdoor environments.


What is STURDX Hybrid Cooling Ready™?

STURDX Hybrid Cooling Ready™ is our factory-prepared cooling platform that allows every Climate Series™ cabinet to operate as a sealed air-conditioned enclosure while remaining ready for optional filtered fan ventilation if future operating conditions require it.


Which air conditioner capacities are available?

Standard enclosure air conditioners are available in 300W, 600W, and 2000W capacities, with larger 220V systems up to 6000W also available for high-performance outdoor applications.


Are stainless steel air conditioners available?

Yes. Standard enclosure air conditioners are available with stainless steel housings, and STURDX also offers Made in USA IP66 stainless steel air conditioners for customers requiring BABA-compliant or domestically manufactured cooling systems.


Is 316 stainless steel available?

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


How does the deeper cabinet improve equipment reliability?

Additional depth reduces cable congestion, improves rear equipment access, promotes more uniform conditioned airflow, and simplifies maintenance without increasing cabinet width.


Does the cabinet include lifting eyebolts?

Yes. Factory-installed lifting eyebolts simplify transportation, unloading, crane handling, and positioning during installation.


Can STURDX customize this enclosure?

Yes. Climate Series™ cabinets can be customized with different dimensions, 304 or 316 stainless steel construction, electrical integration, cable entry locations, OEM branding, enclosure cooling systems, mounting accessories, and application-specific configurations for virtually any outdoor networking, industrial, or utility application.