Rugged Chassis & Electronic Enclosures for Harsh Environments
Metromatics provides tough chassis and electronic enclosures from System Integration Plus (SIP). These are for demanding uses in Defence, Aerospace, Industrial, and Transportation sectors in Australia and New Zealand. These highly customisable systems are engineered to support critical operations in harsh environments, offering unmatched reliability, thermal performance, and modular design.
Our rugged enclosures provide the backbone for embedded computing systems, supporting VME, VPX, CompactPCI (cPCI), or custom bus structures. These systems are capable of being conduction cooled, convection cooled, or both depending on your application. They are available in a variety of slot configurations with front and/or rear I/O panels. We can offer a full system. You can choose from single board computers, power supplies, I/O modules, and backplane connections. Enclosures and mounting kits can also be tailored to suit your environment.
Built for Mission-Critical Applications
System Integration Plus’s EPACs (Enclosure Processing and Control Systems) are the base for many embedded computing solutions. From UAV Ground Control Systems to communications intelligence, signal processing, sensor fusion, and control systems, their enclosures provide:
- Ruggedised, field-deployable chassis designs
- Air, conduction, or hybrid-cooled systems
- MIL-STD-810 and DO-160 environmental compliance
- EMI shielding to MIL-STD-461 and TEMPEST options
- Support for VME, VPX, cPCI, and custom backplanes
SIP focuses on designing and integrating strong backplanes, power supplies, and chassis systems. These are key parts in high-performance airborne platforms. These systems focus on Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) optimisation. They are designed to meet the strict needs of airborne signals intelligence and image processing.
Metromatics provides systems for mobile command vehicles, fixed installations, naval platforms, and aerospace deployments. We make sure you get a system that meets your performance and reliability needs.
Applications
These rugged enclosures are ideal for:
- UAV and Drone Ground Control Systems
- Communications Intelligence (COMINT/SIGINT)
- Radar and Sensor Data Processing
- Military Vehicle Electronic Systems
- Airborne and Naval C4ISR Systems
- Test and Measurement Platforms
- Industrial Automation in Harsh Environments
Key Features
- Support for custom or standard embedded computing architectures
- Shock-mounted designs for rugged transport
- Flexible modular expansion and I/O configurations
- Integrated military-grade power supplies
- Custom backplane design services available
- Options for air, conduction or hybrid cooling
- Designed to meet harsh environment and military standards
Why Choose Metromatics?
Metromatics is a distributor of SIP rugged chassis products in Australia and New Zealand. We offer:
- Local engineering and technical support
- Seamless integration with embedded computing and DAQ systems
- Pre-sales consultation and system configuration guidance
- 35 Years Proven experience providing Defence, Aerospace and Transport Solutions
Get a Customised Solution
Looking for a rugged enclosure tailored to your specific application?
Our team can assist you in selecting or designing a system that meets environmental, mechanical, and performance requirements. Contact us today to discuss your Rugged Chassis & Electronic Enclosures or request a quote. Metromatics has offices in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, providing sales, service, and support throughout Australia and New Zealand.
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Related Solutions We Offer:
- Embedded Systems Integration
- Rugged Power Supplies
- Custom MIL-SPEC Backplanes
To learn more about Full Systems, Power Supplies or Backplanes available click on the interest and you will be taken further down the page.
Deployed and Operational Full Systems using Rugged Chassis & Electronic Enclosures include:
Airborne Signals Intelligence & Image Processing Systems
SIP focuses on designing and integrating rugged backplanes, power supplies, and chassis designs. These are all important parts for airborne systems. Especially with Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) considerations. This system delivers an airborne signals intelligence and image processing system.
Data Control & Acquisition for Airborne Applications
This system combines strong computers, air data systems, and network switches made by SIP. It is built for air, mission, airborne, and land data processing tasks. It delivers reliable and precise flight data for both rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.
UAV Ground Control Systems
SIP provided the full electrical and mechanical design for this UAV Portable Ground Control Station. They also handled system assembly, testing, and production. The unit provides advanced communication and data control for UAV platforms used by the US Defence Force.
Power Supplies
SIP designs and manufactures power supplies for COTS systems. Offering both standard and custom solutions. Available in 3U and 6U configurations. These power supplies support air-cooled and conduction-cooled formats, including cPCI, VPX, VME64, and other custom models.
Backplanes
SIP is an active member of both PICMG and VITA. In addition, their backplanes are engineered to meet or exceed all relevant industry specifications. They specialise in the design and manufacture of the following backplane technologies:
3U cPCI Backplanes
3U VPX Backplanes
6U VPX Backplanes
6U VME64 Backplanes
6U VXS Backplanes
Custom Backplanes
SIP is ISO 9001 certified. They have a strong internal quality management system. It ensures precise layout development and optimised component placement. It also balances impedance and uses standards-based insulation. Our system fully complies with EMC and ECL requirements.
