Atlas Sound WMA35-23 35RU High Strength Wall Cabinet with Adjustable Rails, 23.5 inch Deep

Product Overview

The Atlas Sound WMA35-23 is a 35RU high strength wall cabinet built for commercial AV and IT installations that need full-rack capacity without consuming floor space. Part of the AtlasIED WMA Series, this 23.5-inch deep wall mount rack cabinet combines a welded 16-gauge steel body, an 18-inch deep center section with adjustable rails, and a hinged design that swings open for rear access during service. It is a practical specification for AV integrators and facilities managers consolidating amplifiers, switches, and head-end equipment in equipment rooms and closets.

Product Description

The WMA35-23 wall mount equipment cabinet uses a 16-gauge welded construction with an 18-inch deep center section, adjustable mounting rails, and a 4.5-inch deep rear section, finished in a durable black electrostatic powder coat. The adjustable front rack rails are tapped 10-32 at standard EIA 1/2-inch spacing, with hash marks indicating rack increments, and a continuous-slot hat channel design that allows full front-to-back rail adjustment with securing holes for fixed positioning. The cabinet ships with one set of plated rack rails and 100 10-32 x 0.75-inch rack screws with captive washers; an optional rear rack rail pair (model WMA-RR series) is available for four-post mounting of heavier components.

Several details make this rack cabinet installation friendly for commercial deployment. The back pan is boxed separately on the same pallet, so the contractor can send the rear section to the job site for installation by other trades before AV equipment arrives. A 12.5 x 12.5-inch cut-out on the back pan allows cable access directly through the mounting surface, while raised mounting embosses accept power and other accessories, and 1/4-inch boss detents on 12-inch centers support a custom plywood, aluminum, or steel sub-plate. The mirror-image back pan permits left or right hinging of the center section regardless of orientation, and the side lock security system joins the center section to the back pan in a process safe for one-person installation. Atlas Sound's integral alignment frame supports the complete center section, extensive internal bracing doubles as cable management, multiple knockouts at the top and bottom of the rear section accept conduit and wireless antennas, and an interchangeable right- or left-hand cylinder lock secures the cabinet. Top and bottom removable 3RU panels in the center section accept Atlas ES Series fan panels for active ventilation (3RU blank panels ship installed). Browse the full AtlasIED collection at Creation Networks for fan panels, amplifiers, and matching racks.

Key Features

• 35RU High Strength Capacity — Full-height rack space in a wall mounted footprint keeps large equipment stacks off the floor.
• 18-Inch Deep Center Section — Accommodates deeper amplifiers, switches, and processors than typical shallow wall racks.
• Fully Adjustable Rack Rails — Continuous-slot hat channel design allows front-to-back rail positioning with securing holes and rack-increment hash marks.
• One-Person Installation Design — The side lock system safely joins the center section to the back pan without a second installer.
• Separate Back Pan Shipping — The rear section ships boxed separately so other trades can mount it before AV integration begins.
• Through-Wall Cable Access — A 12.5 x 12.5-inch back pan cut-out routes cabling directly through the mounting surface.
• Left or Right Hinging — The mirror-image back pan lets the center section hinge from either side regardless of orientation.
• Fan Panel Ready — Top and bottom 3RU cutouts accept Atlas ES Series single or dual fan panels for active cooling.
• Cylinder Lock Security — An interchangeable right- or left-hand cylinder lock protects installed equipment.
• Hardware Included — Ships with plated rack rails and 100 10-32 x 0.75-inch rack screws with captive washers.

Typical Applications

• Boardroom and conference room equipment closets
• House of worship AV head-end rooms
• Government space and secure facility equipment rooms
• Commercial meeting space infrastructure
• Auditorium and all-hands room head-end equipment
• Training room and multi-purpose room AV systems
• Broadcast studio support and machine rooms

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will standard 19-inch rack equipment fit the WMA35-23?

Yes. The adjustable rails follow standard EIA 1/2-inch spacing with 10-32 tapped holes, and the 18-inch deep center section accepts most rack mount amplifiers, switches, and processors used in commercial AV integration.

Can one technician install this cabinet?

Yes. The back pan mounts to the wall first, and the side lock security system is designed so the center section can be safely joined to the back pan by a single installer.

How is cooling handled for amplifier-heavy loads?

Removable 3RU panels at the top and bottom of the center section accept Atlas ES Series single or dual fan panels for active ventilation. The cabinet ships with 3RU blank panels installed.

Can the cabinet hinge from either side?

Yes. The mirror-image back pan allows left or right hinging of the center section regardless of mounting orientation, which helps in tight closets and corner installations.

Are rear rack rails available for four-post mounting?

Yes. An optional rear rack rail pair (WMA-RR series, sized per cabinet height) adds rear support for heavier or deeper components.

What warranty applies to this cabinet?

AtlasIED backs the WMA35-23 with a 60-month warranty from the date of purchase, and Creation Networks provides pre- and post-sale support for commercial installation projects.