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Aluminium Machine Vision Camera Housing Enclosure

Aluminium Machine Vision Camera Housing

VA-MVEC-167-ALU

Aluminium Machine Vision Camera Housing

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£225.00

Delivery time: Standard 3-6, Express 0-3 weeks

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Machine Vision

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Aluminium Machine Vision Camera housing

Our aluminium machine vision camera housing protects different machine vision camera brands as Daheng Imaging, FLIR, IDS Imaging, Allied Vision, Basler and many other brands against moisture and dust. The lens settings can no longer be adjusted by operators anymore. The enclosure has been tested in IP67 conditions with our GigE, USB3 and I/O cables. It is the most affordable machine vision camera housing on the market. The Machine Vision Camera housing has no branding on it. Create brand awareness by labelling the housing with your own company logo. With our industrial machine vision camera enclosure your machine vision solution will get more robust. Click here for the datasheets and 3D files.

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VA-MVEC-167-ALU

Protect your machine vision camera with a housing

Machine vision cameras are a crucial part of industrial automation. We developed this user-friendly, compact, and high-quality machine vision camera housing to protect your camera and lens. The camera enclosure protects your machine vision camera in humid and dusty environments. The enclosure has been tested in IP67 conditions and is additionally used as general protection for the camera and lens.

IP67 waterproof enclosure

The enclosure has been developed to be dustproof, waterproof, and protected against immersion up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes. The aluminum machine vision housing serves as a heat sink, this ensures that the heat is dissipated from the camera. At an ambient temperature above 35 degrees, it is mandatory to attach the camera enclosure to a metal profile to further dissipate the heat. The glass in the front cap of the enclosure transmits frequencies between 400 and 1000 nm.

Modular Camera Housing: Adjustable Lens Length with Extension Rings

The front cap section of the housing is modular so that different lens length can be used. Each enclosure will be delivered including a 20mm front cap and two 15mm extension rings. This allows the enclosure length to be adapted to different lens lengths. Lens length is measured from the front of the C-mount camera to the front of the lens. Maximum Supported Lens Diameter is 40mm.

With the standard package and included extension rings, the following lens lengths are possible.

- no extension ring, max lens length 15mm
- 15mm extension ring, max lens length 30mm
- 15mm + 15mm extension ring, max lens length 45mm (if the camera has a shorter C mount thread, a slightly longer lens up to 51mm can be supported)

Additionally, you have the option to buy the extension rings:
- VA-ACC-MVEC-167-IP-TUBEx1, one extra 15mm extension ring to support a lens length of max 60mm
- VA-ACC-MVEC-167-IP-TUBEx2, two extra 15mm extension rings to support a lens length of max 75mm
- VA-ACC-MVEC-167-IP-TUBEx3, three extra 15mm extension rings to support a lens length of max 90mm
- VA-ACC-MVEC-167-IP-TUBEx4, four extra 15mm extension rings to support a lens length of max 105mm

The supported lens length depends partly on the length of the camera's C-mount thread. Cameras with a shorter C-mount thread can accommodate a slightly longer lens while maintaining the required positioning within the housing. For example, our ME2S and MER3 cameras have a C-mount thread that is 5 mm shorter than the threads on the MER, MER2, and ME2P cameras.

When using standard enclosure with 2 × 15 mm extension rings, the maximum supported lens length is therefore:

- ME2S, MER3, or cameras with similar C-mount thread dimensions: up to 51 mm

-MER, MER2, and ME2P: 45mm , due to their longer C-mount thread

This modular approach with extension rings allows the housing to be adapted to different camera and lens combinations while maintaining a secure and protected camera setup.

Note: In the event of damage to the original front cap, there is no need to replace the complete camera housing. The damaged front section can be replaced separately. The spare front cap is available: VA-ACC-MVEC-167-ALU-FRONTCAP. This accessory can also be purchased together with the camera housing.

DOWNLOAD ALUMINIUM HOUSING DATASHEET AND MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

In our Download Page you find the mechanical dimensions, 3D files and datasheet for the aluminium machine vision housing. Login using your email address and get instantly access.

What makes our machine vision camera housing special?

The camera housing vent rapidly equalize the pressures while blocking water and contaminants. It ensures that the air pressure is the same inside the enclosure as outside. This prevents gaskets from leaking.
USB3 or GigE cable entry. Waterproof termination on the cable (tested with our USB3 and GigE Cables), eliminating the need for expensive IP67 cables. You can use our standard cable. However, our Highflex cables are excluded.
The camera housing is provided with a cable gland for an I / O cable (as standard this is closed with a plug).
The camera housing has a front cap. The front cap can be extended by placing extension rings. This makes it possible to adjust the length of the front cap to the lens you are using. Two 15mm extension rings are supplied with the enclosure.
The front cap of the enclosure is easy and quick to mount / dismount due to the bayonet fitting (turn a small turn to the right).
Many machine vision camera brands (size 29x29mm) are supported in the enclosure, like AVT, Flir, Basler, IDS and Daheng Imaging.
One housing / article number for all brands of cameras. 3 adapter plates and 2 front cap rings are supplied per housing, so that you can always fit the enclosure.
Excellent price / quality ratio.

Adapter plates for Basler, FLIR, AVT, IDS and many more cameras

Standard we include 3 different mounting plates, type1, type2 and type3. Depending on the camera model, you only need to use one of these adapter plates. Beside Daheng Imaging we also support Basler, FLIR, Allied Vision (AVT), IDS Imaging and many other 29x29mm camera models.

Mechanical drawing of the adapter plate of the aluminium housing

Daheng Imaging camera enclosure

Our camera housing is fully compatible with the 29 × 29 mm camera range from Daheng Imaging, including the MER, MER2, MER3, ME2S, and ME2P series. Daheng cameras can typically be identified by their type number, which starts with MER2 or MER3. The housing supports cameras with USB3, GigE, and GigE with PoE interfaces. For all Daheng Imaging cameras, Adapter Plate Type 1 is required. The camera enclosure provides additional protection for your Daheng Imaging camera.

Lens Compatibility: All of our C-mount lenses with a diameter of less than 40 mm are compatible with the housing. For lenses with a diameter greater than 30 mm, the Flat Lens Screw Set is generally required. The Flat Lens Screw Set may be omitted when the standard lens screws remain fully within the enclosure and do not interfere with installation or adjustment. The flat screws replace the standard adjustment screws on the lens aperture and focus rings. (Always check the mechanical drawing of the lens before finalizing the setup).

For the wide-angle 4mm lens VA-LCM-5MP-04MM-F2.0-018, the standard aperture and focus screws do not interfere with the enclosure. Therefore, the Flat Lens Screw Set is not required for this lens.
For M12 wide-angle lenses, such as our 3.3 mm lens, the camera needs to be positioned closer to the front cap. In this configuration, the camera can only be secured with one screw. In this case, we recommend using adhesive tape to ensure that the camera remains securely positioned and correctly aligned.

For Daheng Imaging cameras and our VA lenses, the VA-MVEC Series datasheet includes a detailed compatibility matrix. This matrix shows the supported camera models, available lens configurations, and the corresponding housing suitability.

Compatibility with Third-Party Cameras

The VA-MVEC-167-ALU enclosures are compatible with cameras from manufacturers such as Allied Vision, JAI, FLIR, Basler, IDS, and others. Compatibility depends on factors including the enclosure model, camera dimensions, mounting arrangement, lens dimensions, and cabling requirements. If you are unsure whether your camera and lens setup is compatible with a VA-MVEC enclosure, or need help selecting the right enclosure, please refer to our article, “How to Check Compatibility of VA-MVEC Enclosures with Third-Party Cameras and Lenses”

Basler camera housing

The camera housing supports 29x29mm Basler cameras. The following adapter plate is required:
Ace Classic = Type1
Ace U = Type1
Ace 2 Basic = Type2
Ace 2 Pro = Type2

Our camera housing will protect your Basler camera.

FLIR camera enclosure

The camera enclosure supports 29x29mm FLIR cameras (former Point Grey). The following adapter plate is required:
Blackfly USB3 = Type1
Blackfly GigE = Type1
Blackfly S USB3 = Type1 or Type 3, depending on exact model
Blackfly S GigE = Type1 or Type 3, depending on exact model

Our camera enclosure will protect your FLIR camera.

AVT / Allied Vision camera housing

The camera housing supports 29x29mm Allied Vision (AVT) cameras. The following adapter plate is required:
Mako U = Type1
Mako G = Type1
Alvium U = Type1

Our camera enclosure will protect your Allied Vision (AVT) camera.

IDS Imaging camera enclosure

The camera enclosure supports 29x29mm IDS Imaging cameras. The following adapter plate is required:
UI-xxxxCP = Type3
U3-xxxxCP = Type3
GV-xxxxCP = Type3

Our camera enclosure will protect your IDS Imaging camera.

JAI camera enclosure

The camera enclosure supports 29x29mm JAI industrial cameras. The following adapter plate is required:
Go series = Type1
Go-X series = Type1

Cognex camera enclosure

The camera enclosure supports 29x29mm Cognex industrial cameras. The following adapter plate is required:
CIC series Body type A = Type1

£225.00

Reviews

10

Absolutely thrilled

I am absolutely thrilled with the MER2-160-227U3M camera I purchased from VA-Imaging. The camera exceeds my expectations in every way. The image quality is sharp and clear, even with fast movements... I am absolutely thrilled with the MER2-160-227U3M camera I purchased from VA-Imaging. The camera exceeds my expectations in every way. The image quality is sharp and clear, even with fast movements. Installation was straightforward. VA-Imaging's customer service was also outstanding. They were very helpful in answering my questions and delivered the camera quickly and securely.
8

Cameras are a great value for money

The cameras are a great value for money and the lenses also. The software is outdated and needs refreshing. It took me considerable amount of time to discover how to access the camera features. The cameras are a great value for money and the lenses also. The software is outdated and needs refreshing. It took me considerable amount of time to discover how to access the camera features.
10

Easy to deal with

Its a pleasure to contact with the sales department. They are very polite and always ready to help. Our orders are always delivered on time and the communication is easy and simple. High quality pr... Its a pleasure to contact with the sales department. They are very polite and always ready to help. Our orders are always delivered on time and the communication is easy and simple. High quality products.
10

embedded camera

We initially explored several embedded vision camera and USB3 camera options for our application. Our main priorities were compact dimensions and keeping the required software development to a mini... We initially explored several embedded vision camera and USB3 camera options for our application. Our main priorities were compact dimensions and keeping the required software development to a minimum. We selected a VEN-161 boardlevel camera. It was easy to integrate and USB3 Vision interface allowed our software team to get started quickly. The sales guy was very helpful with selecting the hardware for us. We are happy that we selected the USB3 board-level camera instead of a Mipi embedded vision camera as we didn't require now the additional driver development.
10

Excellent

It was easy and quick process from ordering to receiving. One personal message from the team is making it even better. Thanks It was easy and quick process from ordering to receiving. One personal message from the team is making it even better. Thanks
10

Excellent quality material and attentive and reliable supplier

In the commercial phase we had maximum support and delivery times were respected. The material is quite good with low and competitive costs. In the commercial phase we had maximum support and delivery times were respected. The material is quite good with low and competitive costs.
10

Fast cable delivery

I had ordered a camera but forgotten to include the required cable. the cable was ordered and delivered very fast. I had ordered a camera but forgotten to include the required cable. the cable was ordered and delivered very fast.
8

Fast delivery

Fast delivery even without paying the speed premium Fast delivery even without paying the speed premium
9

Fast Delivery and good quality!

A very good company, I will continue to cooperate next time！ A very good company, I will continue to cooperate next time！
10

Fast service

Extremely fast service. I got the camera next day. Highly recommend the seller! Thank you! Extremely fast service. I got the camera next day. Highly recommend the seller! Thank you!
8.5

Good Experience

Top, good experience. Very attentive and quick to respond. Product arrived in good condition. Top, good experience. Very attentive and quick to respond. Product arrived in good condition.
10

Good products and services

Lead time are a bit long but they VA imaging is a reliable provider that simply does what it says. Each time we needed to talk to someone, we had a proper client service with real listening and the... Lead time are a bit long but they VA imaging is a reliable provider that simply does what it says. Each time we needed to talk to someone, we had a proper client service with real listening and the will to find solutions.
8

Good quality and fast delivery

So far, all components meet expectation, it would be great, though, if 3d models for all components were available. So far, all components meet expectation, it would be great, though, if 3d models for all components were available.
10

Great

These people know their subject. Thanks to their help, I was able to successfully complete my machine vision project. They are competent in optics and that makes the difference. Delivery and post-d... These people know their subject. Thanks to their help, I was able to successfully complete my machine vision project. They are competent in optics and that makes the difference. Delivery and post-delivery service at the highest level.
9

Great customer service, fast delivery.

Unfortunately they could not help me finding a suitable camera+lens combination for a specific application, but they even assigned a physicist to my query. Unfortunately they could not help me finding a suitable camera+lens combination for a specific application, but they even assigned a physicist to my query.
10

Great customer support, products and prices

I contacted GeT Cameras to help out with selecting the best camera and lens solution for me. They provided great support. I ordered with express and received the products 2 days later :) I contacted GeT Cameras to help out with selecting the best camera and lens solution for me. They provided great support. I ordered with express and received the products 2 days later :)
9

Great prices, great service, everything great

Bought quite a few cameras from these guys, prices are great, service is great, delivery times of the hardware is also very nice. Bought quite a few cameras from these guys, prices are great, service is great, delivery times of the hardware is also very nice.
10

Great products. Excellent support.

GeT Cameras in Germany made some photo's of our products to show the performance of their cameras and they looked perfect. Recently we purchased a camera with lens, and LED lights. We are not exper... GeT Cameras in Germany made some photo's of our products to show the performance of their cameras and they looked perfect. Recently we purchased a camera with lens, and LED lights. We are not experienced with machine vision but the installation worked out fine. After installation on our laboratory we were surprised again of the high quality of the photos and the versatility of this system. (options in Galaxy viewer and integration in Python. Recently we had an issue with the software and the customer support was able to give us the relevant information to fix it within one day. The next time we need a camera we will not be looking to other suppliers but contact GeT Cameras immediately.
10

Great service

I needed a replacement part for a camera - not only was it delivered almost two weeks earlier than expected, but it also arrived well packaged. I needed a replacement part for a camera - not only was it delivered almost two weeks earlier than expected, but it also arrived well packaged.
10

Great support and inhouse knowledge of the cameras

First I was a little bit sceptic about buying online industrial cameras. It’s a critical part for our machine. For a new product development there was a lot of price pressure. We needed a cheap cam... First I was a little bit sceptic about buying online industrial cameras. It’s a critical part for our machine. For a new product development there was a lot of price pressure. We needed a cheap camera. I called them and Caspar was providing great support. He even advised a cheaper camera than I had in mind. I was just surprised by the inhouse knowledge of get cameras about machine vision. Never expected this from a webshop. The image an built quality of the camera is also great. The camera feels and operates the same as our Basler cameras.
10

Great support by email

I ordered a 20MP USB3 camera including a lens 2 months ago for a datamatrix code reading application. In the beginning I was sceptic because of the low prices, but support by email was great. They ... I ordered a 20MP USB3 camera including a lens 2 months ago for a datamatrix code reading application. In the beginning I was sceptic because of the low prices, but support by email was great. They advise a lens and provided additional technical information. Unfortunately they don't offer a loan service, but I decided to try it. I had the cameras in house within 2 weeks and connection was easy. The SDK looks like the SDK from Basler so I felt directly comfortable with it. The camera and lens was a perfect match and now I'm able to read small DMC codes on large products with just a single camera.
10

Great support while selecting a lens

We have bought a 20MP camera and lens with extension tubes to use it as a digital microscope in our lab. The support with selecting a lens was great. Connecting the USB3 camera was easy. We receive... We have bought a 20MP camera and lens with extension tubes to use it as a digital microscope in our lab. The support with selecting a lens was great. Connecting the USB3 camera was easy. We received everything on time.
10

High quality

High quality components and service! My order was handled quickly and arrived ahead of schedule. Would recommend. High quality components and service! My order was handled quickly and arrived ahead of schedule. Would recommend.
10

I like the quality and price of the camera

I bought a camera and lens. It was delivered fast. Connecting was easy using their quickstep article. The image quality is really great. I bought a camera and lens. It was delivered fast. Connecting was easy using their quickstep article. The image quality is really great.
10

It is important to have a skilled and efficient team of workers to get the goods efficiently.

Maintained a good relationship and very good communication from start to finish to purchase the item. Maintained a good relationship and very good communication from start to finish to purchase the item.
10

Just great

Needed a customized lens with fixed iris and I just needed 10 pieces. They where able to do it for just a few euro's extra per lens. Great service Needed a customized lens with fixed iris and I just needed 10 pieces. They where able to do it for just a few euro's extra per lens. Great service
9

Outstanding products and customer service

The customer service staff was friendly, easy to approach and helped us select the appropriate products which fit our use case perfectly. The customer service staff was friendly, easy to approach and helped us select the appropriate products which fit our use case perfectly.
10

Outstanding products and customer service

Get Cameras were extremely kind to sponsor us with some amazing equipment for our RoboCup student team, Delft Mercurians. We had no issues with the cameras, they perform as advertised and enabled u... Get Cameras were extremely kind to sponsor us with some amazing equipment for our RoboCup student team, Delft Mercurians. We had no issues with the cameras, they perform as advertised and enabled us to continue with the project and the company was extremely supportive of us overall. The customer service staff was friendly, easy to approach and helped us select the appropriate products which fit our use case perfectly.
8

Perfect customer interaction

Good site and perfect customer interaction. Good site and perfect customer interaction.
10

Products delivered sooner than promised

Ordered products were delivered sooner than promised, all ordered items were included in the package and we had no problems to make them work (cameras work with the attached software and with Matlab). Ordered products were delivered sooner than promised, all ordered items were included in the package and we had no problems to make them work (cameras work with the attached software and with Matlab).
10

Professional support, fast delivery and good product.

I liked that your team helped me chose the needed equipment by my description. The items that i have ordered are exactly what i have looked for. I liked that your team helped me chose the needed equipment by my description. The items that i have ordered are exactly what i have looked for.
10

Prompt responses to many questions

Prompt responses to our many questions. A good selection of cameras despite shortages elsewhere in the industry and we have been able to specify some of these cameras to keep projects moving forwar... Prompt responses to our many questions. A good selection of cameras despite shortages elsewhere in the industry and we have been able to specify some of these cameras to keep projects moving forward. We continue to buy regularly.
10

Prompt shipment

Reachable by phone and smooth cooperation. Invoice provided without the need for extra requesting for it. Reachable by phone and smooth cooperation. Invoice provided without the need for extra requesting for it.
10

Quick responses and good selection of cameras

Prompt responses to our many questions. A good selection of cameras despite shortages elsewhere in the industry and we have been able to specify some of these cameras to keep projects moving forwar... Prompt responses to our many questions. A good selection of cameras despite shortages elsewhere in the industry and we have been able to specify some of these cameras to keep projects moving forward. We continue to buy from Get-Cameras regularly.
10

Quick shipping and excellent customer service

The customer service is quick, friendly and helpful, shipping takes place fast and the quality of cameras and accessoires is excellent. Very useful is also the provided software, including coding e... The customer service is quick, friendly and helpful, shipping takes place fast and the quality of cameras and accessoires is excellent. Very useful is also the provided software, including coding examples to implement the cameras in our systems.
10

Quick shipping and excellent customer service

The customer service is quick, friendly and helpful, shipping takes place fast and the quality of cameras and accessoires is excellent. Very useful is also the provided software, including coding e... The customer service is quick, friendly and helpful, shipping takes place fast and the quality of cameras and accessoires is excellent. Very useful is also the provided software, including coding examples to implement the cameras in our systems.
10

Really nice products

i called them and they proposed the camera, lens and light setup. I received everything 2 days later. Tested it and it works. I didn't expect such a good image quality for the total set price. They... i called them and they proposed the camera, lens and light setup. I received everything 2 days later. Tested it and it works. I didn't expect such a good image quality for the total set price. They recommended the cheapest camera they had, but it's perfect for detecting the defects on my products.
9

Suitable product for us

We already have several of your cameras. These are for stock only. Since we are taking them into stock, that means we are happy with them. Only lead time is little bit longer. We already have several of your cameras. These are for stock only. Since we are taking them into stock, that means we are happy with them. Only lead time is little bit longer.
10

The German-speaking customer service team is very attentive to our needs.

We greatly value our collaboration with VA Imaging. The German-speaking account managers always address our individual requirements and consistently find suitable solutions, even for last-minute ch... We greatly value our collaboration with VA Imaging. The German-speaking account managers always address our individual requirements and consistently find suitable solutions, even for last-minute changes. Thanks to their support and flexibility, we have always been able to implement our projects quickly and smoothly. Thank you for the excellent collaboration!
8

Very good service

We are very happy with the quality of goods and services. We are very happy with the quality of goods and services.
10

Very good value for money

The camera arrived on schedule and gives excellent images. Very good value for money. The SDK makes it very easy to acquire images into a program of my own written using C++Builder (about 2 hours p... The camera arrived on schedule and gives excellent images. Very good value for money. The SDK makes it very easy to acquire images into a program of my own written using C++Builder (about 2 hours programming).
10

Very happy with the support

I was using cameras from a German competitor, but I was not happy with the support. They contacted me and we where able to select a camera with the same sensor. I received the camera within 2 days.... I was using cameras from a German competitor, but I was not happy with the support. They contacted me and we where able to select a camera with the same sensor. I received the camera within 2 days. It took me half a day to implement their SDK into my software so it was relative easy.
10

Very helpful customer service

We needed a vision camera for our project very urgently. They where able to deliver it in a few days time. They responded quick to my emails also when I needed support. They send me an article how ... We needed a vision camera for our project very urgently. They where able to deliver it in a few days time. They responded quick to my emails also when I needed support. They send me an article how to quickly install the camera and set the most important parameters. it was very helpfull and within half an hour we had a good live view image. We have also ordered the lens they advised. It provides a nice and sharp image.
10

Very pleasant contact, quick response

My questions were answered very quickly. The right camera was determined quickly and the order placed immediately. Camera delivered within two days. I hope to do business again in the future! My questions were answered very quickly. The right camera was determined quickly and the order placed immediately. Camera delivered within two days. I hope to do business again in the future!
10

Very smooth transaction

Great seller, good comunication, ship very fast. Great seller, good comunication, ship very fast.

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