What do we need to know about non-standard cabinet customization?

The customization of non-standard cabinets needs to be understood from many aspects, and the following are the specific contents:

Demand and design

Usage requirements: define the purpose of the cabinet, such as server storage, network equipment installation or industrial control. Different uses have different requirements on the size, internal structure and heat dissipation requirements of the cabinet. For example, server cabinets may need more U-bit space and a good cooling system, while industrial control cabinets may have higher requirements for protection level.

Equipment size: determine the size and quantity of equipment to be installed in the cabinet, including servers, switches, routers, etc. According to the size of these devices, the internal layout of the cabinet is designed to ensure that the devices can be installed reasonably, and at the same time, the spacing between devices should be considered to facilitate heat dissipation and maintenance.

Design drawings: communicate with suppliers and provide detailed design drawings, or let suppliers design according to requirements. Drawings should include details such as the overall size, internal structure layout, opening position and door type of the cabinet.

Materials and technology

Material selection: Common cabinet materials include cold-rolled steel plate and stainless steel. Cold-rolled steel plate has good strength and processability, and its price is relatively low, so it is suitable for general environment. Stainless steel has better corrosion resistance and is suitable for harsh environment. Understand the performance and price of different materials, and choose according to the use environment and budget.

Process details: Pay attention to the manufacturing process of the cabinet, such as whether the welding process is firm and whether the surface treatment is smooth. High-quality cabinets should have no obvious welding defects, and the surface should be treated by pickling, phosphating and electrostatic spraying to improve the corrosion resistance and aesthetics of the cabinets.

Performance and function

Heat dissipation performance: the equipment in the cabinet will generate heat when running, and good heat dissipation performance is the key to ensure the stable operation of the equipment. Understand whether the cabinet is equipped with a sufficient number of cooling fans in appropriate positions and whether the design of ventilation holes is reasonable. Some high-end cabinets may also have intelligent cooling systems, which can automatically adjust the fan speed according to the temperature.

Bearing capacity: according to the weight of equipment in the cabinet, determine the bearing requirements of the cabinet. The load-bearing capacity of general server cabinets ranges from 500 to 1000 kilograms, and the load-bearing capacity of industrial cabinets may be higher. Ensure that the frame structure and plate thickness of the cabinet can meet the load-bearing requirements and prevent the cabinet from being deformed.

Protection level: according to the use environment, choose the cabinet with appropriate protection level. For example, in a dusty industrial environment, it is necessary to choose a cabinet with a high dust-proof grade; In humid or corrosive gas environment, the waterproof and anti-corrosion performance of the cabinet should be considered.

Suppliers and services

Supplier qualification: when selecting a supplier with good reputation and rich experience, you can know its production capacity and quality assurance system by looking at the supplier's business license, production license, relevant certification and other qualification documents.

After-sales service: Understand the supplier's after-sales service content, including warranty period, maintenance response time, whether to provide on-site service, etc. Good after-sales service can solve problems in the use of cabinets in time and reduce losses.

Price and budget

Cost composition: the price of non-standard cabinets is influenced by many factors, such as material cost, processing difficulty, size, functional configuration, etc. Before customization, it is necessary to communicate with suppliers clearly about the price composition and various expenses to avoid price disputes later.

Budget control: make a reasonable budget according to the project demand and funds. When selecting suppliers and customizing schemes, we should comprehensively consider the cost performance ratio, and try our best to control the cost on the premise of meeting the demand.