Kendall Howard Low Profile 4U V-Rack USA Made

Kendall Howard makes their name in the industry due to the unprecedented quality and durability of their products. This week, our product feature is the Kendall Howard Low Profile 4U V-Rack USA Made, a simple yet effective solution that can be utilized in a variety of IT environments.

For When Space is At a Premium

The Kendall Howard V-Rack allows users to mount servers or other rack-mountable devices, regardless of depth, either vertically or horizontally. It can be mounted to a wall, a table, or a desk. The 4U V-Rack sticks out less than 4” from the wall or mounting point.

Cage Nut Style vs Tapped Rails

The product linked above comes with cage nut style rails, however Kendall Howard also offers the same product with tapped rails. But, what is the difference?

Cage nut style rails are exactly what they sound like. A rectangular cut out is made in the metal to allow the use of cage nuts. Tapped rails, on the other hand, have the threading for hardware made directly into the rack itself. Cage nut style rails are designed as a bit more of a long term workhorse than their tapped rail counterparts, whereas tapped rails are frequently utilized for their ease of installation. Since less hardware is involved, mounting rack equipment with tapped rails can save you time. However, a larger issue can arise if the threading is to ever strip. Cage nut style rails avoid this issue since you can simply swap out the cage nut and install a new one if stripping does occur. Tapped rails are suggested for mounting tasks that will remain fixed once mounted so as to avoid the stripping issue entirely.

Both styles of rails have their place in the IT industry, it just depends on the way you intend to use the product. The tapped rail version of this product is compatible with your standard 10-32 screw and includes 12 in the packaging. Simply set the screws and you’re done!

Kendall Howard Strength and Durability

This five pound V-Rack that sticks out a mere 4” from the wall can hold up to 150 pounds due to the high quality of metals that Kendall Howard uses in its construction, its smart design, and its high quality of construction here in the USA.

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