What is a NEMA electrical box?
NEMA 4X enclosures provide superior protection in harsh indoor or outdoor environments for electrical and electronic equipment. Meeting NEMA 4X specifications ensures protection against corrosion, splashing and hose-directed water, rain, and ice. NEMA 4X boxes are independently tested and certified by UL.
What is a NEMA box used for?
A typical NEMA enclosure might be rated to provide protection against environmental hazards such as water, dust, oil or coolant or atmospheres containing corrosive agents such as acetylene or gasoline.
What is NEMA 3R box?
NEMA 3R enclosures are typically used in outdoor applications for wiring and junction boxes. This style of enclosure. provides protection against falling rain, sleet, snow, and external ice formation. Indoors they protect against dripping water. This style of enclosure does not have a gasketed sealing surface.
What NEMA box is waterproof?
NEMA Type 6 and 6P Enclosures A NEMA 6- or 6P-rated enclosure ranks among the most durable and watertight protection that an electronic device can have. The 6 and 6P ratings offer all of the same weatherproofing features of a 4 or 4X enclosure, but add protection against: Occasional temporary submersion (Type 6)
What is a NEMA rated enclosure?
NEMA ratings are a convenient system established by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association to rate how well various types of electrical enclosures protect against environmental hazards such as dust and dirt, water ingress (whether hose-directed, precipitation or submersion) and corrosion.
Where can I use NEMA 3R?
NEMA 3R enclosures are commonly used where the enclosure is in a protected structure. Typical applications include electrical switch gear, lighting contactors, and power distribution units. Note that these are electrical applications rather than electronic applications.
What does NEMA 4X stand for?
The NEMA 4X definition, as established by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, is a rating for an outdoor electrical enclosure that has the following protective qualities: Includes a gasket designed to protect against liquid and solid ingress.