The segregation of hot and cold air inside the cabinet has been identified by industry organizations as the first step in achieving energy efficiency. Creating segregation and eliminating bypass airflow is obtained through implementing best practices: filling open RMU and cable knockouts; reducing hot spots; and sealing cable cutouts. Items such as baffle kits, air…
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Remembering our roots, both personally and professionally, is increasingly more important as this year throws us new challenges and triumphs. For 34 years, we have been Great Lakes Case & Cabinet—the ultimate collaboration effort between husband-and-wife entrepreneur team, Rob and Carrie Lowther (ok, some would argue that their kids are, but we’ll debate that another…
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That’s right, you can have it all. When it comes to data center products, there’s not much we can’t do. We build the best US manufactured products, but it’s how we do it that matters more. It’s all in the details. Want to learn more about our services? Browse the web, download our new catalog, or…
Learn MoreExceptional cable management support in a single rack: flexible mounting profile, interchangeable cable fingers and rotating rings, assembly for 19 and 23” equipment. The CMRX. Fully assembled vertical cable manager: ready to accompany any Great Lakes rack, front and rear configs, repositionable cable spools, even PDU mounting. The VCM. Specialized cable management features in a wall mount:…
Learn MoreWorst feeling in the world? Stepping on a LEGO® brick. And as an adult and possibly parent, we’re constantly reminding our kids to pick up those tiny, hard pieces of plastic that hurt out feet and wreak havoc on the vacuum. For Ray Rogers and Mike Wassel, their adult experience with LEGO bricks is very…
Learn MoreNeed to extend your network’s reach? Looking to install just a few pieces of equipment? Limited space? GLCC offers nine series of standard wall mounts and two swing racks—all in stock, so we’re sure to have a product for the application. And although there are nine wall mounts to choose from, you should highly consider the WDX–one extreme wall…
Learn MoreThe medical industry has some of the strictest data regulations out there, alongside other restrictive industries such as government, financial, and mission-critical. As we discussed in Part I of this series, healthcare data equipment is under intense scrutiny due to the nature of the industry. Not only does this infrastructure house important and confidential patient information, it is…
Learn MoreWhile we’re only halfway through the year, now is the time to start thinking about your 2020 IT and security budget. From plans for implementing new strategies from scratch to making upgrades to hardware and systems, these decisions are critical to your success in the next year and for many years to come. Here are…
Learn MoreWe truly believe that our people are what puts the “Great” in Great Lakes Case & Cabinet. They’re the ones who answer the phone every time a customer calls (we don’t believe in automated messages), they make our company culture fun and people-focused, and they’re the face of the company as a whole. That’s why…
Learn MoreWhen you think automation, you might immediately picture robots that are taking jobs from working Americans. But at Great Lakes Manufacturing (GLM), a sister company of Great Lakes Case & Cabinet, that’s not the case. In fact, our automated systems are what allow us to fill the ever-increasing number of orders that hit our desks…
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