Custom Automation Chassis

It depends on the specification we agree on together. For most geotechnical monitoring, we target an IP65 or better seal, with continuous hinges and foam-in-place gaskets. If the site is on a coastal cliff, we’ll suggest a stainless steel body and load the gland plate with high-nickel cable connectors. Temperature range is also up for discussion—we’ve done chassis with sunshields and insulating layers for desert deployments where internal electronics can’t exceed 50°C.

You can absolutely mix components from different suppliers. In fact, that’s the more common request. We regularly mount third-party data loggers, modems, and battery chargers. What we bring is a solid understanding of how geotechnical sensors terminate, so we can lay out the terminal strips and internal wiring channels in a way that doesn’t become a spaghetti mess after the first maintenance visit.

That’s driven by three things: how quickly you confirm the layout, the material availability, and the production queue at the time you order. A straightforward project without complex machining often ships within a few weeks once the design is locked. We’ll give you a realistic window after looking at the initial sketch—nobody benefits from a rushed promise that gets broken.

Yes, we’ve built many chassis with a tilted top canopy that both acts as a sun shield and holds a solar panel. We pay attention to the angle based on the site latitude, and we route the cable entry through a sealed gland directly under the panel, so there’s no exposed conduit for birds to perch on.

We’ve been doing international distribution for years. If you have a multi-country rollout, we can package the chassis with kit-of-parts instructions that reflect local electrical standards, and we can ship to one consolidation point or split the order. Our after-sales support doesn’t vanish once the container leaves the factory.