Hocklynn fabricates custom server rack enclosures and 19 inch rack mount housings for applications where standard catalogue racks do not fit the requirement. From modified standard-depth enclosures to fully bespoke rack housings in non-standard sizes, materials or configurations, we manufacture custom rack enclosures to your specification at our Bristol facility.
The server rack and network cabinet market is well served by catalogue products from established manufacturers. Standard 19 inch rack enclosures in common U-heights, depths and configurations suit the vast majority of data centre, server room and network closet installations. But a significant number of applications fall outside the standard product range and require custom fabrication.
Custom server rack enclosures are needed when standard products cannot accommodate the specific constraints of your installation or equipment. Non-standard dimensions are a common driver. Equipment that is deeper, wider or taller than standard 19 inch racks can accommodate requires a custom enclosure built around its exact footprint. Installations in spaces with unusual ceiling heights, restricted floor areas, or non-standard doorway access often need enclosures sized to fit the space rather than chosen from a fixed catalogue range.
Specialised environmental protection takes rack enclosures beyond standard IT cabinet territory. Rack enclosures for outdoor installations, industrial environments, hazardous areas, marine vessels and mobile command units all require construction standards, materials and protection ratings that standard commercial racks do not provide. Custom fabrication in stainless steel, marine-grade aluminium or heavy-gauge mild steel with enhanced sealing delivers the environmental protection these applications demand.
Integration with non-standard equipment drives custom fabrication when the rack must house equipment that does not conform to standard 19 inch mounting conventions, or when the enclosure must incorporate features such as integrated power distribution, cooling systems, cable management, security compartments or equipment-specific mounting arrangements that go beyond what bolt-on accessories can achieve.
Standard server rack enclosures are typically fabricated from mild steel with powder coating. This provides a professional appearance and adequate protection for indoor, climate-controlled environments. We fabricate standard-material rack enclosures when the requirement is simply a non-standard size or configuration rather than a non-standard environment.
Stainless steel rack enclosures serve corrosive environments, outdoor installations, marine applications and locations where hygiene or washdown capability is required. We work with 304 and 316 grade stainless steel for rack enclosure fabrication.
Aluminium rack enclosures provide significant weight savings for applications where the enclosure must be transported, deployed in the field, or installed in locations with structural weight limitations. Aluminium is also specified for rack enclosures used in mobile command vehicles, outside broadcast vehicles and temporary event installations.
Heavy-gauge construction in any of these materials is available for enclosures that must withstand physical impact, vibration, rough handling or environmental extremes. We fabricate rack enclosures for industrial plant rooms, outdoor telecommunications sites, railway trackside installations and other demanding environments where commercial-grade cabinets would not survive.
We fabricate custom rack enclosures for applications across IT, telecommunications, broadcast, industrial control, defence and specialist sectors.
Industrial control system enclosures house PLCs, HMI panels, drives and I/O modules in rack-mounted configurations on factory floors, process plants and production lines. These enclosures often need enhanced sealing against dust and moisture, filtered ventilation, and robust construction to withstand the vibration and physical hazards of industrial environments.
Telecommunications and network equipment enclosures for outdoor, roadside and remote installations require weatherproof construction, thermal management and physical security. Custom fabrication allows the enclosure to be sized and configured for the specific equipment deployment rather than adapted from a standard indoor cabinet.
Broadcast and audio-visual equipment racks for studios, outside broadcast vehicles, event production and post-production facilities often require non-standard depths, integrated cable management, acoustic treatment provisions, and finishes that match studio furniture and fit-out requirements.
Edge computing and IoT enclosures for deploying processing and networking equipment at remote sites, cell towers, industrial locations and smart infrastructure installations. These smaller, ruggedised enclosures protect sensitive electronics in environments where a traditional server room is not available.
Every custom rack enclosure project starts with your equipment and installation requirements. You can supply us with CAD files, equipment specifications, site drawings or a description of what needs to be housed and where. Our engineering team will develop an enclosure design that accommodates your equipment, meets the environmental demands of the installation, and provides the access and serviceability your maintenance team needs.
We fabricate rack enclosures to standard 19 inch EIA-310 mounting conventions, and can also produce enclosures for 23 inch and non-standard equipment mounting widths. Internal mounting rails, blanking panels, shelves, drawer units and cable management components are fabricated as part of the enclosure build.
We produce custom rack enclosures from single prototypes to repeat production. For equipment manufacturers and systems integrators who need rack enclosures as part of their own product builds, we retain all CNC data and tooling setups on file for efficient repeat ordering.
If you need custom server rack enclosures, 19 inch rack housings or specialist rack mount enclosures that standard products cannot provide, contact our team to discuss your requirements.
