Focus on Boxes & Enclosures

Jan. 1, 2010
New product spotlight on boxes and enclosures for electrical contractors, electrical engineers, and plant facility personnel

Boxes

The MC Series of steel outlet boxes is now UL-certified and approved for use with metal-clad interlocked armor cable, including MCAP. The boxes are available as 4S (4 in.2) and 5S (4 11/16 in.2,). Boxes are constructed from galvanized steel and feature common knockout configurations. Additional features include an adjustable metal stud bracket, which ensures proper placement and support for studs up to 6 in. deep; a green 10-in. pigtail (12 AWG) with a 10-32 ground screw and; and an optional AB bracket.
Orbit Industries/UMI
Circle 300

PDU enclosure

The 42U SmartRack Wide PDU enclosure measures 29.5-in. wide compared to the industry-standard 23.6-in. width. Featuring a 3,000-lb stationary/2,250-lb rolling load capacity, the enclosure's front and rear sets of equipment mounting rails adjust in ¼-in. increments. Additional product features include locking, removable, and reversible front and rear doors; locking, removable side panels keyed alike with doors; preinstalled casters and leveling feet; four interior vertical posts with unthreaded square openings; and a textured powder-coat finish.
Tripp Lite
Circle 301

Electrical boxes

The Smart Box electrical work box product line includes multi-mount 2-gang to 6-gang models, low-voltage models, and a light and fan fixture model. UL-approved, the nonmetallic boxes are designed for use in retrofit and new construction. In addition, the products are depth-adjustable, because they mount internally with screws to either wood or 25-gauge metal stud framing.
Madison Electric Products
Circle 302

Enclosure

The ZDMB6B fiber-optic zone distribution enclosure is designed for locations where space is limited. Suitable for indoor wall-mount applications, the enclosure accepts all of the company's fiber-optic adapter plates and provides splicing options for up to 12 fibers. In addition, the NEMA Type 3-compliant device can be installed in low-profile areas with less than a 2-in. clearance for either splicing or patching applications. Available in customized configurations, the product is MTP compatible for zone applications and accepts one OCC fiber-optic adapter plate. It also includes fiber management clips for cable identification and management and is lockable for secure access.
Optical Cable
Circle 303

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