NEMA 4X/6P polycarbonate enclosures debut for indoor, outdoor use

Hammond Manufacturing has launched the PCJ Series, a family of polycarbonate enclosures designed for housing electrical and electronic equipment in installations where NEMA 4X (IP66) environmental sealing for dust and water protection is required.

The screw-down cover versions meet the higher NEMA 6P sealing requirements. An initial five sizes, ranging from 5.93 x 6.16 x 4.91 inches to 13.94 x 12.16 x 10.82 inches are available; the basic enclosure can be supplied in 80 different configurations to suit the intended application.

Polycarbonate is an extremely versatile material; it offers good impact resistance, resists attack by aggressive chemicals and does not crack or chip. It can be used in ambient temperatures of -35 to +130°C, allowing installation in a wide variety of industrial environments across many different industries.

Moulded in RAL 7035 light grey, the PCJ Series can be specified with hinged or screw-down front covers in either opaque or transparent polycarbonate, available with either mounting flange or adjustable feet to suit various mounting configurations. Metallic or non-metallic snap latches are available, and both materials have a padlock hasp to prevent unauthorized access. Optional inner panels are available in white painted steel or natural aluminum and all sizes have moulded-in back panel bosses with brass inserts and additional center bosses for mounting DIN rails at the rear of the unit. Adjustable corner supports allows a panel to be mounted flush to the enclosure body or 1.5 inches from the bottom within the moulded-in corner slots.

Accessories such as rainproof ventilators that allow internal pressure and temperature equalization with the outside environment are produced. Hole-plug assemblies, based on standard conduit sizes from 0.5 to 4.0 inches, will be introduced shortly.