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author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 02:07:59 pm
content: Hello Friends ,I Would Be Designing Some Open Source Projects " Test And Measurement " Related Only .I Chanced Upon This Onwww.ebay.com.I would like to ask you fellows if any of you know the source of these enclosures .I am interested To import a few cartons of the same to india

author: minime72706
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 02:14:18 pm
content: I've seen that enclosure before, but I don't know who, if anyone reputable, makes it.pactec and hammond are two good choices

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 02:20:34 pm
content: Quote from: minime72706 on September 30, 2012, 02:14:18 pmWell,i do not think they make this kinda enclosure do they ? .I did order one unit ,Guy sells for USD 25 each Puff .In Qty they should be less then 10 usd imho .

author: minime72706
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 02:49:48 pm
content: You won't find that exact enclosure, but they do make decent desktop instrument enclosures.http://www.pactecenclosures.com/product-detail.php?productid=54&seriesid=44&classid=26I just thought I'd bring it to your attention since I can't help you directly.I doubt that particular enclosure is from a high-quality manufacturer, but either way there's a chance that the manufacturer name will appear on the inside of the enclosure unless the reseller has etched it away. (I see on eBay that there are some embossed words blurred out in one of the photos.)

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 03:00:50 pm
content: Quote from: minime72706 on September 30, 2012, 02:49:48 pmWell,the embossed name is of the reselling in the pic .I got mine from this fellow ->http://www.ebay.com/itm/130711635418?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649.The Pactec are so aweful looking in comparision to this one.Might be some chinese EEVblog user can shed some light .

author: minime72706
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timestamp: September 30, 2012, 03:45:13 pm
content: I can't say I disagree about your synopsis of PacTec, lol; I just think they make okay stuff for the price. Better than those black ABS boxes you get at Radioshack around here.The section of Dave's wiki referring to enclosure manufacturers has been defaced for awhile (with spam), but if you go back in the history:http://www.eevblog.com/wiki/index.php?title=Enclosure_Manufacturers&oldid=289Eh?http://www.enclosures.com.cn/en_index.php

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 04:03:42 pm
content: Quote from: minime72706 on September 30, 2012, 02:49:48 pmWell, if you look at the images from the e-bay seller, it doesn't look to shabby. Metal inserts for the screws (better to see on the white version)http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac119/ekevin999/Case/CASE-006/CASE-005A111.jpgAnd what looks like an acceptable assembly instruction and individual packaging:http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac119/ekevin999/Case/CASE-006/CASE-005A26.jpg

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 04:09:07 pm
content: I'll tell ya, i bought a pretty big case for 3$ (normal price!) that somehow looked the one dave used on his lab PSU (The big one, of course) and it came with threaded metal inserts!http://www.enclosures.com.cn/en_showP.php?id=445Looks familliar does it? *snort*

author: minime72706
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 04:20:08 pm
content: Quote from: Bored@Work on September 30, 2012, 04:03:42 pmI suppose you're right. I've purchased components from the eBay reseller I found when looking at the case, "Electronics Salon", before, and I remember being happy. I've even come across this case on my own, but decided it cost too much (and I didn't need it). I'm also not a huge fan of the styling, but it looks like a rather functional case. I think I have some bias against glossy black plastic.

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
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timestamp: September 30, 2012, 04:59:12 pm
content: Well,checked the links none of them look this awesome .Whoever is the person making it i need these in different sizes .Damn we all are still finding

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 05:14:46 pm
content: Glossy black plastic is a no-no to me. Everytime i get one i turn them matte (sanding them) or i repaint them (Can spray-painting glossy boxes is a horrible idea ...)

author: minime72706
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timestamp: September 30, 2012, 05:23:47 pm
content: Quote from: T4P on September 30, 2012, 05:14:46 pmI think my hate for glossy black plastic comes from the era of the iPod Video. I didn't own one, but I highly resented the fact that Apple sold a product whose case is as soft as butter.

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 06:09:21 pm
content: Hello ,Well Matte And Gloss Is a Very different thing ,If we can fine find the source we can get any finish .Might be we can crack this case soon

author: metalphreak
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timestamp: October 06, 2012, 04:02:08 pm
content: http://www.bopla.de/en/enclosure-technology.htmlhttp://www.okwenclosures.com/enclosures/instrument_enclosures.htmPrices are all going to be more than $25 though.Electronic-Salon prices aren't that bad when you factor in shipping costs. Even from Hong Kong, large packages aren't cheap to ship.

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
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timestamp: October 06, 2012, 05:30:30 pm
content: Quote from: metalphreak on October 06, 2012, 04:02:08 pmWell ,Thanks a Tonn for the headup on this .I did order 1 unit for myself lets see when it arrives .Possibly a teardown of a case will follow lol dave style

author: ciccio
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2012, 05:44:47 pm
content: Have you looked at TEKO enclosures?http://www.teko.it/en/homeThey are well built, and less expensive than other European products, but not so cheap than the Chinese ones...This series is similar to the one you are searching:http://www.teko.it/en/prodotti/famiglia/FP/serie/35Best regards

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2012, 06:39:47 pm
content: Hello Mates ,Whats the point in keeping info in your head and not sharing it .I cracked this sucker .This is one awesome heavy duty built ,not at all glossy instrument box .And Here you go with the cracked code lolModel No : BDH 20010Website :www.bahar.asiahaa haa haaPS : When will the chinese understand how to hide documentation lol

author: Short Circuit
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2012, 06:57:09 pm
content: Nice find! Often not very easy to find the manufacturer of a made-in-china product.Was the search worthwhile, pricewise?

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
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timestamp: October 26, 2012, 07:23:29 pm
content: Quote from: Short Circuit on October 26, 2012, 06:57:09 pmwell,not checked with them i plan to buy them in the future

author: Spikee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 05, 2012, 01:29:23 pm
content: I know this is a old post but:I asked for the : BDH 20010-A1 and it costs 4.20 USD . I guess i'll order a few :@

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2012, 01:45:12 am
content: Spikee, what sort of quantity was that price for? (and do they have a min order qty?) Also do you know what sort of shipping cost you're looking at?At that price, I'm sure a number of people here would be very interested...

author: Spikee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 09, 2012, 06:07:18 pm
content: They have no minimum order quantity and the price is for 1 pcs .Shipping goes via dhl (or any other shipping company if you desire) .They will sell you one case to a container. Ordering goes via email and they won't hesitate to send you a couple free samples if you pay for the shipping. Just send them an email (they know english :@ ) and they will answer all your questions.

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2013, 04:04:58 pm
content: Quote from: Spikee on November 09, 2012, 06:07:18 pmSpikee ,Did You Get Some .I Have Asked Them 12 Models That i Plan To Import In Few Cartons To India For Worldwide Selling .I could then ship some all across if you people need .If you have got yours i am sure you liked the quality .I loved it BTW

author: Spikee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2013, 09:08:40 pm
content: All the major shipping companies here require you te be a business to get stuff shipped from Asia. As an student i couldn't get it shipped ...

author: Amarbir[Lynx-India]
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2013, 06:16:30 pm
content: Quote from: Spikee on January 15, 2013, 09:08:40 pmSir ,I Am Going To Import The Following Stuff Slowly From Them .Once i Have It i Will sell To Everyone And Everycountry if Anyone Needs Them .This is My Focus1 :http://www.bahar.asia/en/Products3.asp?pid=3662 :http://www.bahar.asia/en/Products3.asp?pid=3653 :http://www.bahar.asia/en/Products3.asp?pid=3674 :http://www.bahar.asia/en/Products3.asp?pid=3705 :http://www.bahar.asia/en/Products3.asp?pid=3716 :http://www.bahar.asia/en/Products3.asp?pid=379PS : I Am Hopeful Of Sending You 1 Unit