nielsk
Well-known member
As someone who made a 500 series module that was approved by API and their VPR alliance program, I can tell you they did not charge for it.
If one is designing a part that will have a finish applied to it then it is best to take the thickness of that finish into account.
As you can see this original 553 is 1.51" wide, I have yet to have a problem filling a console full of these!
I think a bit too much is being made of the width dimension, the spec is clear.
If you want to make it thinner, go for it. I can't see any problem reducing it buy .02 (.01 each side) and that should accommodate 3rd party racks.
If one is designing a part that will have a finish applied to it then it is best to take the thickness of that finish into account.
As you can see this original 553 is 1.51" wide, I have yet to have a problem filling a console full of these!
I think a bit too much is being made of the width dimension, the spec is clear.
If you want to make it thinner, go for it. I can't see any problem reducing it buy .02 (.01 each side) and that should accommodate 3rd party racks.