Materials, Components & Finishes

Cold Rolled Steel

Protocase recommends cold rolled steel for general purpose enclosures. It offers a good combination of cost and structural integrity (stiffness).

If corrosion resistance is required, consider galvanized, stainless, or aluminum. Likewise consider aluminum where minimum weight and/or corrosion resistance is a consideration.

Finish: Powdercoat or Unfinished

Fasteners: typically use zinc plated steel PEMS and fasteners

Welding: highly weldable with seam or spot processes

Stocked Gauges for Cold Rolled Steel (designation CRS A1008 CS TP B)

• 11 (0.120")
• 12 (0.105")
• 13 (0.090")
• 14 (0.075")
• 16 (0.060")
• 18 (0.048")
• 20 (0.036")
• 22 (0.030")
• 24 (0.024")

The gauges shown above are based on American CRS sheet steel manufacturers gauge thickness. These will vary from british gauges with some exceptions.