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Printed Circuit Board Packaging Hardware
Cage Code (FSCM) 32599 Copyright 2001 Bivar Inc.
V
ert-O
-Gide
tm
V
ertical Guides for 1/6th, 3/32nd and 1/8th PCBs
VERT-O-GIDETM, was introduced in 1984 to support the growing need
for vertically aligned and mounted PCBs. VERT-O-GIDEsTM provide the
design flexibility and allow the ganging or tandem mounting of multiple
PCBs. Retention is firm and there are no special tools or fixtures
required for installation.
Vert-O-Gide
Vert-O-Gide
TM
Vertical Guides for
1
/
6
th
,
3
/
32
nd
and
1
/
8
th
PCBs
Two styles with 31 variations that mount with industry standard fasteners
Can eliminate the need for card cages
Allows for vertical installations of PCBs in limitless widths
Compatible with
1
/
16
th,
3
/
32
nd and
1
/
8
th PCBs
Bivar
1984
INNOVATION
Vert-O-Gide VG2 Series
2.0" thru 6.0" Lengths
Dash
A
B
SW
SW*
SW*
No.
1/16"PCB 3/32"PCB 1/8"PCB
VG2-2
2.0 (50.8)
1.5 (38.1)
.076 (1.9)
-
-
VG2-25
2.5 (63.5)
1.5 (38.1)
.076 (1.9)
-
-
VG2-3
3.0 (76.2)
2.0 (50.8)
.076 (1.9)
.102 (2.6)
.134 (3.4)
VG2-35
3.5 (88.9)
2.0 (50.8)
.076 (1.9)
.102 (2.6)
.134 (3.4)
VG2-4
4.0 (101.6)
2.0 (50.8)
.076 (1.9)
.102 (2.6)
.134 (3.4)
VG2-45
4.5 (114.3)
2.0 (50.8)
.076 (1.9)
.102 (2.6)
.134 (3.4)
VG2-5
5.0 (127.0)
2.0 (50.8)
.076 (1.9)
.102 (2.6)
.134 (3.4)
VG2-55
5.5 (139.7)
2.0 (50.8)
.076 (1.9)
.102 (2.6)
.134 (3.4)
VG2-6
6.0 (152.4)
2.0 (50.8)
.076 (1.9)
.102 (2.6)
.134 (3.4)
*For slot widths other than .076" (1.9), add-xxx e.g.
VG2-4-134 is a VG2-4 guide with a slot width of .134" (3.4)
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Cage Code (FSCM) 32599 Copyright 2001 Bivar Inc.
Printed Circuit Board Packaging Hardware
Dual Channel V
ertical Guides for 1/6th PCBs
V
ert-O
-Gide
tm
Vert-O-Gides VG3 Series
3.0" thru 6.0" Lengths
Dash
No.
A
VG3-3
3.0 (76.2)
VG3-35
3.5 (88.9)
VG3-4
4.0 (101.6)
VG3-45
4.5 (114.3)
VG3-5
5.0 (127.0)
VG3-55
5.5 (139.7)
VG3-6
6.0 (152.4)
VG2 and VG3
Mounting Information:
Standard #6 fasteners
0.146 [3.7mm] (#27 drill) hole for locating pin /
anti-rotation hole
Material Specifications:
UL Rated 94V-0, Black, 10% Glass Filled 6 Nylon
per ASTM D4066 PA210G10
Oxygen Index: +28%
UL File #E84658
Application Notes:
Prolonged pre-assembly exposure to high humidity can cause
molded Nylon components to "grow" out of tolerance. Storage in
a cool dry place is recommended.
Tops of guides converge slightly to grip boards.
Vert-O-Gide
Vert-O-Gide
TM
Dual Channel Vertical Guides for
1
/
6
th
PCBs
Bivar
1984
INNOVATION
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