It’s the little things, or ITLT for you texting aficionados, that will make a rackmount computer rugged. For example, building computer systems to withstand the rigors of a mobile ground control station, a semiconductor fabrication machine or an offshore drilling rig requires your vendor to pay attention to many different things inside the computer enclosure. An industrial computer manufacturer that pays attention to detail, and has the best manufacturing practices, will deliver products providing years of trouble-free operation in harsh environments.
Here are some of the “little things” we consider important in assembling rackmount computers:
- Sleeved Wires – Sleeves protect the computer’s power and sub-component interconnect cables from damage caused by installation vibrations
- Grommet Edges – Prevents sharp metal edges from causing damage and protects the edges of circuit boards inside the computer
- Vented I/O slots – Ensures proper system airflow that lengthens system uptime
- Tie-wrap Memory – Guarantees secure seating of memory modules
- Strain-relief Cables – Prevents critical cable connectors from becoming unseated
There are many other “little things” that we consider critical in building rugged industrial computers. Check out the graphic below illustrating the engineering and manufacturing expertise that goes into building a Trenton Systems rackmount computer:
Trenton Rackmount Systems Assembly Advantages
Hopefully this information is helpful as you design your rackmount computer system requirements. Leave us a comment about your experiences with deploying rugged industrial computers. Visit our rackmount computer and industry solution web pages for more product and application information. You can also call us at 800.875.6031 or 770.287.3100 to build a customer-driven computing system tailored to your exact specifications.
