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A DIN rail or top-hat rail is a standardized 35 mm wide metal rail with hat-shaped cross section. It is widely used, especially in Europe, for mounting circuit breakers and industrial control equipment inside equipment racks.

References

• European Standard EN 50022: Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Mounting rails. Top hat rails 35 mm wide for snap-on mounting of equipment. (formerly: German Standard DIN 46277, British Standard BS 5584)

• International Standard IEC 60715: Dimensions of low-voltage switchgear and controlgear. Standardized mounting on rails for mechanical support of electrical devices in switchgear and controlgear installations.

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See Also

• Topic on rackmounting DIN rail for distros

External Links

• Source Wikipedia article on the DIN rail

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