Hi Russell, sorry if I came across with any sort of assumptions. Most on-wall cabinets are 19” deep, some are 22” deep and very few are 25-26” deep. Most on wall cabinet manufactures only make up to a 18”. This is mostly due to the weight. Mid Atlantic is a respected brand and makes a 24U (available) and 35U. that is 26” deep. 4-6 weeks. Hammond is slightly cheaper but is 4-6 weeks away. Panduit also makes a 26U that is 30” deep. It is $2400 & 4-6 weeks. (in my opinion, its great but not worth the price)
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Published by SALUSThe provided source documents do not contain manufacturer specifications, model numbers, lead times, or product comparison data for wall-mount network equipment cabinets from Mid Atlantic, Hammond, or Panduit. They also do not provide cabinet depth or load-capacity tables for 24U, 26U, or 35U wall-mount racks. Based on general industry practice, wall-mount cabinets in these sizes are typically selected by matching four factors: usable rack height in rack units, enclosure depth needed for the deepest installed device plus cable bend radius, static wall-mount load rating, and the structural capacity of the supporting wall.
- 19 inch refers to the standard rack mounting width for EIA equipment rails, not cabinet depth.
- Common enclosure depths such as 22 inch, 26 inch, and 30 inch are usually chosen to suit shallow patching/switching gear, medium-depth network equipment, or deeper servers/UPS devices respectively.
- For wall-mounted cabinets, the practical safe load is often governed more by wall construction, anchors, and mounting method than by the cabinet alone.
- 24U and 26U wall cabinets are commonly used for telecom and network distribution; 35U wall cabinets are less common and require especially careful structural review because height and overturning moment increase wall loading.
- A conservative safety approach is to keep heavy UPS units, large batteries, and deep servers out of wall cabinets unless the manufacturer specifically rates the cabinet and wall installation for that use.
- Before purchase, verify cabinet static load rating, rail spacing range, usable depth between rails and doors, ventilation provisions, door swing clearance, seismic or anchoring requirements if applicable, and whether the wall is concrete, masonry, or reinforced stud framing.
For a practical comparison framework, use these selection criteria when evaluating Mid Atlantic, Hammond, and Panduit compliant cabinets: choose 19 inch rack width compatibility; confirm the cabinet depth actually accommodates the deepest chassis and cable management; compare published static load ratings in both cabinet-only and installed conditions; verify whether the rating assumes fixed wall mounting into concrete or other specific substrates; and confirm lead time directly with the manufacturer or distributor because it varies significantly by finish, door style, side panels, and accessories. If you need a safety-based purchasing rule, select the shallowest cabinet that fits the equipment, keep the installed weight well below the published maximum, distribute weight with the heaviest items at the bottom, and require installation details stamped or approved by the cabinet manufacturer when approaching higher loads or taller wall-mounted enclosures.
From a safety standpoint, do not rely on unrelated load data or generic structural assumptions. The source documents include examples showing that exceeding rated load can cause injury or property damage, and that compatible equipment combinations are selected to preserve stability and prevent structural damage. The same principle applies to wall-mount IT cabinets: use only the cabinet manufacturer's published load rating and installation instructions for the exact model and wall type, and reduce allowable loading when accessories, cantilevered equipment, pull-out devices, or poor wall conditions are present. [1] [2]
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[1] CAT 325F L Excavator Operation and Maintenance Manual
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# Working Ranges (cont.) SEBU9320-10 51 Product Information Section Specifications Table 4 <table><tr><th></th><th colspan="3">325F LCR Excavator</th></tr><tr><td></td><td colspan="3">2.9 m (9 ft 6 inch) Stick</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Reach Boom</td><td></td><td>VA Boom</td></tr><tr><td>Bucket</td><td>1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³)</td><td></td><td>1.3 m³ (1.70 yd³) Bucket</td></tr><tr><td>Maximum Digging Depth (A)</td><td>6710 mm (22 ft)</td><td></td><td>6510 mm (21 ft 4 inch)</td></tr><tr><td>Maximum Reach at Ground Level (B)</td><td>9790 mm (32 ft 1 inch)</td><td></td><td>[redacted postal code] mm (33 ft 3 inch)</td></tr><tr><td>Maximum Loading Height (C)</td><td>7890 mm (25 ft 11 inch)</td><td></td><td>8540 mm (28 ft)</td></tr><tr><td>Minimum Loading Height (D)</td><td>2960 mm (9 ft 9 inch)</td><td></td><td>3420 mm (11 ft 3 inch)</td></tr><tr><td>Maximum Cut Depth (E)(1)</td><td>6540 mm (21 ft 5 inch)</td><td></td><td>6420 mm (21 ft 1 inch)</td></tr><tr><td>Maximum Digging Depth (Vertical Wall) (F)</td><td>5000 mm (16 ft 5 inch)</td><td></td><td>5170 mm (17 ft)</td></tr><tr><td>Maximum Cutting Height (G)</td><td>[redacted postal code] mm (35 ft 11 inch)</td><td></td><td>[redacted postal code] mm (38 ft 3 inch)</td></tr></table> (1) 2440 mm (8 ft) level bottom i06939377 Specifications (Shovel Crane Specifications) SMCS Code: 7000 S/N: YCA1-Up S/N: RBW1-Up ## WARNING Failure to comply to the rated load can cause possible personal injury or property damage. This includes the risk of unintended boom lower- ing. Review the rated load of a particular work tool before performing any operation. Make ad- justments to the rated load as necessary for non- standard configurations. Japan regulations require a shovel crane configuration to lift certain objects. A shovel crane configuration uses a rated load capacity. Refer to the Rated Load specifications below. Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Shovel Crane Control" for additional information. Refer to …
[2] CAT 336 Excavator Operation and Maintenance Manual
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# Working Ranges (cont.) M0082496-13 61 Product Information Section Boom/Stick/Bucket Combinations Table 5 <table><tr><th></th><th colspan="4">336 Excavators</th></tr><tr><td></td><td colspan="3">6.5 m (21 ft 4 inch) Reach Boom</td><td>6.18 m (20 ft 3 inch) Mass Boom</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>2.8 m (9 ft 2 inch) Stick</td><td>3.2 m (10 ft 6 inch) stick</td><td>3.9 m (12 ft 10 inch) Stick</td><td>2.55 m (8 ft 4 inch) Stick</td></tr><tr><td>Bucket</td><td>2.27 m³ (2.97 yd)³</td><td>2.27 m³ (2.97 yd)³</td><td>2.27 m³ (2.97 yd)³</td><td>2.41 m³ (3.15 yd)³</td></tr><tr><td>Maximum Digging Depth (A)</td><td>7100 mm (23 ft 3 inch)</td><td>7500 mm (24 ft 6 inch)</td><td>8200 mm (26 ft 9 inch)</td><td>6670 mm (21 ft 9 inch)</td></tr><tr><td>Maximum Reach at Ground Level (B)</td><td>[redacted postal code] mm (35 ft 2 inch)</td><td>[redacted postal code] mm (36 ft 2 inch)</td><td>[redacted postal code] mm (38 ft 5 inch)</td><td>[redacted postal code] mm (38 ft 7 inch)</td></tr><tr><td>Maximum Cutting Height (C)</td><td>[redacted postal code] mm (34 ft 1 inch)</td><td>[redacted postal code] mm (33 ft 9 inch)</td><td>[redacted postal code] mm (35 ft 2 inch)</td><td>[redacted postal code] mm (32 ft 9 inch)</td></tr><tr><td>Maximum Loading Height (D)</td><td>7190 mm (23 ft 6 inch)</td><td>7190 mm (23 ft 6 inch)</td><td>7490 mm (24 ft 6 inch)</td><td>6690 mm (21 ft 9 inch)</td></tr><tr><td>Minimum Loading Height (E)</td><td>3090 mm (10 ft 1 inch)</td><td>2690 mm (8 ft 8 inch)</td><td>1990 mm (6 ft 5 inch)</td><td>3000 mm (9 ft 8 inch)</td></tr><tr><td>Maximum Cut Depth (F)(1)</td><td>6930 mm (22 ft 7 inch)</td><td>7340 mm (24 ft 1 inch)</td><td>8060 mm (26 ft 4 inch)</td><td>6490 mm (21 ft 3 inch)</td></tr><tr><td>Maximum Digging Depth (Vertical wall) (G)</td><td>6060 mm (19 ft 9 inch)</td><td>6130 mm (20 ft 1 inch)</td><td>6950 mm (20 ft 9 inch)</td><td>5070 mm (16 ft 6 inch)</td></tr></table> (1) 2440 mm (8 ft) level bottom i07380484 ## Boom/Stick/Bucket Combinations SMC…
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