Standard EIA 19″ racks serve as the backbone of most commercial data centers, but in military and naval applications, standard just isn’t good enough. Equipment housed within these racks must survive the harsh conditions found aboard combat vessels, including exposure to vibration, shock, salt fog, and EMI.

At Electromet, we’ve engineered the 19″ rugged rack to address every weak point in conventional rack systems. Our racks are structurally reinforced, thermally optimized, and shock-qualified under MIL-DTL-901E and MIL-STD-167-1A.

Structural Engineering for Maritime Stressors

Racks deployed aboard ships must endure mechanical stress from vessel movement and operational impacts. These loads manifest across multiple axes and can introduce fatigue if not properly accounted for.

Electromet’s rack structures include:

  • Heavy-gauge aluminum or cold-rolled steel frames with welded seams
  • Reinforced corner posts and diagonal braces to increase torsional rigidity
  • Vibration-dampening mounting points to isolate internal components
  • Compliance with MIL-DTL-901E for hammer blow or barge shock testing
Thermal and Environmental Control

Heat management in enclosed racks becomes critical in non-climate-controlled environments. Onboard electronics generate significant thermal loads, and salt air accelerates corrosion.

To address this, Electromet incorporates:

  • EMI-shielded fan trays and filtered air intake/exhaust
  • Conformal-coated or anodized internal surfaces
  • Optional closed-loop cooling systems with integrated heat exchangers
  • Salt fog-resistant coatings and stainless hardware
Key Advantages

A major advantage of using an Electromet 19” rugged rack is integration compatibility.

These racks accommodate:

  • EIA-standard slide rails, shock isolation trays, and cable management arms
  • Modular accessory kits for power distribution, labeling, and ground bonding
  • Custom mounting brackets and seismic platforms

Each rack is designed not just to house components, but to actively support them in mission-critical deployments.

Certification, Documentation, and Lifecycle Support

Electromet provides full documentation for shock, vibration, and EMI testing. Our racks are available with cradle-to-grave support.

Key supports features include:

  • Configuration control
  • Sustainment engineering
  • Retrofit and modernization packages

From amphibious assault ships to aircraft carriers, Electromet rugged racks ensure mission assurance.