Basic enclosure

Imagine you want to protect electronic devices from water, heat, moisture or touch. These can be standard infrastructure devices such as switches, relays, counters or actuators, or other devices. For this purpose, the eibabo® shop offers high-quality empty housings at top conditions. You will find a large selection of plastic and aluminum empty housings for the installation and set-up of electrical distribution boxes and other electrical distributors.

What are empty housings?

An empty housing is usually a lockable box that accommodates, protects and encloses electronic components such as switches, relays, actuators, power supplies and meters. The housings can be made of different materials. Appropriate sizes are offered according to usage, purpose, environment and cost.

What is the difference between the empty housings?

Empty housings for electrical distribution are available in various designs. With regard to installation, you can choose between surface-mounted or flush-mounted installation. Depending on the application, such empty housings can be made of painted sheet steel, aluminium, stainless steel, insulating material or plastic. Choose a material that meets your planning needs.

Surface mounting or flush mounting

Choosing the right type of mounting should not be neglected to ensure safety and achieve optimal functionality. The surface-mounted version is the more common way of installing empty housings. In this case, the attachment is made directly to the wall and the cables are fed into the housing outside the wall. With flush-mounting, the empty housing is let into the wall. The cables are laid inside the wall. Both variants have both advantages and disadvantages:

on plaster:

  • easy installation
  • Flexible design options
  • No major conversion work necessary
  • Surface mount can be annoying
  • Cables can be damaged more easily

 

under plaster:

  • Protection against dust and moisture
  • Greater security by laying the cables inside the wall
  • Can be more aesthetically pleasing
  • Elaborate installation
  • Conversion work often necessary

 

 


TIP:

When installing meters, we recommend empty housings with a transparent cover. This means that the meter reading can be taken directly without having to unscrew the cover.


 

Empty metal housing

Aluminum housing and stainless steel housing offer good protection for the devices inside. Empty metal enclosures are commonly used as outdoor fuse boxes and electricity meters. In commercial establishments, these enclosures are often used to enclose power equipment around the building or production facility. In industrial plants, metal enclosures protect and protect sensitive electronic components from accidental impact and dirt. Collisions with forklifts or other moving machinery can happen at any time. With metal housings, you prevent interference in electrical systems and thus protect not only the technology, but also the people in the vicinity.

Empty plastic housing

Empty plastic enclosures are often made of high-density polyethylene, a strong thermoplastic material. This is resistant to cold, heat, liquids and corrosion, as well as being durable and inexpensive. Other plastic housings are made from acrylic, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, or polyamide, for example. The advantages of these variants are:

  • in light weight
  • in cheap price
  • in the individual formability in the production for special requirements
  • in the insulating material properties

 

These housings are used wherever no high mechanical or safety-related loads are to be expected. Rather, these empty housings protect against external influences such as contact, dust and water. It is therefore particularly recommended to observe the respective IP protection class for these variants.

Source: eibabo®, Hensel FP 0241 ENYSTAR empty housingPicture: Hensel FP 0241 ENYSTAR empty housing

Which IP degrees of protection are recommended for empty housings?

The IP degrees of protection classify the protective effect / sealing effect of an empty housing for electrical devices against the ingress of foreign bodies such as tools, dirt and liquid water. IP degrees of protection are defined by the international standard EN 60529.

Already knew?

The term 'protection class' has nothing to do with the IP protection classes. In electrical engineering, the protection classes describe the protection of electrical equipment to prevent an electric shock when touched. There are protection classes 0, I, II and III and are usually shown as symbols on the respective devices.


The rating consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. The higher the number, the better the protection. The first digit describes the degree of protection that the housing offers against the ingress of solid foreign bodies. These can be pointed tools, sticks, fingers or dirt and dust in the air. Anything that could damage the circuitry or mechanics of the installed equipment. The second digit defines the protection of the devices inside the housing against various forms of moisture. This protection area begins with light drops and leads to splashes and water jets to submersion.

Be sure to select an IP protection class that corresponds to the place of use and the probability of hazards occurring. If a housing is installed in a lockable and always dry house connection room without a water connection, a low degree of protection is sufficient. When used outdoors or in other dirty and damp environments, the IP protection class should be as high as possible. The IP 67 ensures, for example:

  • a tightness against foreign bodies up to dust
  • device protection even in the event of brief submersion at a depth of up to 1 meter for a maximum of 30 minutes

 

How should I protect my empty housing from unauthorized access?

In addition to protecting the installed technology from external influences, empty housings for electrical devices also protect people. It is irrelevant whether people accidentally come into contact with the housing or want to gain access willfully. If a housing is freely accessible, you will certainly ask yourself whether a normatively flawless locking system has been implemented. At this point it should be said right away that you don't have to worry about it. Protection against unauthorized access is not possible. Nevertheless, all empty housings must be able to be closed in some way. Each manufacturer has its own technology. Plastic screws or metal screws are often used to connect the lid to the box. In other words: Opening and closing is done using classic tools (including screwdrivers) or by releasing locking mechanisms. For security reasons, 'locking' an enclosure is not permitted. In an emergency, access to the internal devices must be guaranteed at all times.

Where can I buy cheap and high-quality empty housings?

The eibabo® shop offers high-quality, robust and durable empty housings for use as electrical distribution boards, iso housings, housings for field distributions or industrial housings. Well-known manufacturers include Dehn+Söhne, Spelsberg, Rittal, OBO Bettermann, Eaton (Moeller), Hensel, Hager, Klauke, Rose System, Televes, as well as von Striebel&John, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Triax and GSAB Elektrotechnik.

 

eibabo - technology store

 

Catalogue content:


In this eibabo® catalogue Distribution boards > Empty cabinet you will find items from the following product groups:

Item overview:

  • Arrester housing
  • Base plate
  • Built-in housing
  • Cable management frame
  • Compensating panel
  • Control cabinet base
  • Counter system
  • Engineering center
  • Fiber optic distributor
  • Fire protection cabinet
  • Fuse junction box
  • Headend module
  • Hood distributor
  • Lightning arrester housing
  • Meter box
  • Pressure fan cover set
  • Protective housing
  • Screen
  • Side edge
  • Side panel
  • Single housing
  • Spare Parts
  • Splitter housing
  • Stand housing
  • Swing frame cover
  • System case
  • Vending machine box
  • Ventilation socket


from the following manufacturers:

Manufacturer overview catalogue Basic enclosure:

  • ABL
  • ABN
  • Astro Strobel
  • Bachmann
  • Bopla
  • CobiNet
  • Conrad Electronic
  • Corning
  • Dehn
  • Diverse
  • Eaton
  • GSAB
  • Hager
  • Hensel
  • Ilme
  • Indexa
  • Klauke
  • Legrand Bticino
  • Microsens
  • OBO
  • Rockwell
  • Schneider Electric
  • Siemens
  • Spelsberg
  • Stahl
  • Stiebel Eltron
  • Striebel & John
  • Televes
  • Triax
  • Wieland


 
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Empty housing – install electronic devices in a protected manner

Imagine you want to protect electronic devices from water, heat, moisture or touch. These can be standard infrastructure devices such as switches, relays, counters or actuators, or other devices. For this purpose, the eibabo® shop offers high-quality empty housings at top conditions. You will find a large selection of plastic and aluminum empty housings for the installation and set-up of electrical distribution boxes and other electrical distributors.

What are empty housings?

An empty housing is usually a lockable box that accommodates, protects and encloses electronic components such as switches, relays, actuators, power supplies and meters. The housings can be made of different materials. Appropriate sizes are offered according to usage, purpose, environment and cost.

What is the difference between the empty housings?

Empty housings for electrical distribution are available in various designs. With regard to installation, you can choose between surface-mounted or flush-mounted installation. Depending on the application, such empty housings can be made of painted sheet steel, aluminium, stainless steel, insulating material or plastic. Choose a material that meets your planning needs.

Surface mounting or flush mounting

Choosing the right type of mounting should not be neglected to ensure safety and achieve optimal functionality. The surface-mounted version is the more common way of installing empty housings. In this case, the attachment is made directly to the wall and the cables are fed into the housing outside the wall. With flush-mounting, the empty housing is let into the wall. The cables are laid inside the wall. Both variants have both advantages and disadvantages:

on plaster:

  • easy installation
  • Flexible design options
  • No major conversion work necessary
  • Surface mount can be annoying
  • Cables can be damaged more easily

 

under plaster:

  • Protection against dust and moisture
  • Greater security by laying the cables inside the wall
  • Can be more aesthetically pleasing
  • Elaborate installation
  • Conversion work often necessary

 

 


TIP:

When installing meters, we recommend empty housings with a transparent cover. This means that the meter reading can be taken directly without having to unscrew the cover.


 

Empty metal housing

Aluminum housing and stainless steel housing offer good protection for the devices inside. Empty metal enclosures are commonly used as outdoor fuse boxes and electricity meters. In commercial establishments, these enclosures are often used to enclose power equipment around the building or production facility. In industrial plants, metal enclosures protect and protect sensitive electronic components from accidental impact and dirt. Collisions with forklifts or other moving machinery can happen at any time. With metal housings, you prevent interference in electrical systems and thus protect not only the technology, but also the people in the vicinity.

Empty plastic housing

Empty plastic enclosures are often made of high-density polyethylene, a strong thermoplastic material. This is resistant to cold, heat, liquids and corrosion, as well as being durable and inexpensive. Other plastic housings are made from acrylic, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, or polyamide, for example. The advantages of these variants are:

  • in light weight
  • in cheap price
  • in the individual formability in the production for special requirements
  • in the insulating material properties

 

These housings are used wherever no high mechanical or safety-related loads are to be expected. Rather, these empty housings protect against external influences such as contact, dust and water. It is therefore particularly recommended to observe the respective IP protection class for these variants.

Source: eibabo®, Hensel FP 0241 ENYSTAR empty housingPicture: Hensel FP 0241 ENYSTAR empty housing

Which IP degrees of protection are recommended for empty housings?

The IP degrees of protection classify the protective effect / sealing effect of an empty housing for electrical devices against the ingress of foreign bodies such as tools, dirt and liquid water. IP degrees of protection are defined by the international standard EN 60529.

Already knew?

The term 'protection class' has nothing to do with the IP protection classes. In electrical engineering, the protection classes describe the protection of electrical equipment to prevent an electric shock when touched. There are protection classes 0, I, II and III and are usually shown as symbols on the respective devices.


The rating consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. The higher the number, the better the protection. The first digit describes the degree of protection that the housing offers against the ingress of solid foreign bodies. These can be pointed tools, sticks, fingers or dirt and dust in the air. Anything that could damage the circuitry or mechanics of the installed equipment. The second digit defines the protection of the devices inside the housing against various forms of moisture. This protection area begins with light drops and leads to splashes and water jets to submersion.

Be sure to select an IP protection class that corresponds to the place of use and the probability of hazards occurring. If a housing is installed in a lockable and always dry house connection room without a water connection, a low degree of protection is sufficient. When used outdoors or in other dirty and damp environments, the IP protection class should be as high as possible. The IP 67 ensures, for example:

  • a tightness against foreign bodies up to dust
  • device protection even in the event of brief submersion at a depth of up to 1 meter for a maximum of 30 minutes

 

How should I protect my empty housing from unauthorized access?

In addition to protecting the installed technology from external influences, empty housings for electrical devices also protect people. It is irrelevant whether people accidentally come into contact with the housing or want to gain access willfully. If a housing is freely accessible, you will certainly ask yourself whether a normatively flawless locking system has been implemented. At this point it should be said right away that you don't have to worry about it. Protection against unauthorized access is not possible. Nevertheless, all empty housings must be able to be closed in some way. Each manufacturer has its own technology. Plastic screws or metal screws are often used to connect the lid to the box. In other words: Opening and closing is done using classic tools (including screwdrivers) or by releasing locking mechanisms. For security reasons, 'locking' an enclosure is not permitted. In an emergency, access to the internal devices must be guaranteed at all times.

Where can I buy cheap and high-quality empty housings?

The eibabo® shop offers high-quality, robust and durable empty housings for use as electrical distribution boards, iso housings, housings for field distributions or industrial housings. Well-known manufacturers include Dehn+Söhne, Spelsberg, Rittal, OBO Bettermann, Eaton (Moeller), Hensel, Hager, Klauke, Rose System, Televes, as well as von Striebel&John, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Triax and GSAB Elektrotechnik.

 

eibabo - technology store

 

Catalogue content:


In this eibabo® catalogue Distribution boards > Empty cabinet you will find items from the following product groups:

Item overview:

  • Arrester housing
  • Base plate
  • Built-in housing
  • Cable management frame
  • Compensating panel
  • Control cabinet base
  • Counter system
  • Engineering center
  • Fiber optic distributor
  • Fire protection cabinet
  • Fuse junction box
  • Headend module
  • Hood distributor
  • Lightning arrester housing
  • Meter box
  • Pressure fan cover set
  • Protective housing
  • Screen
  • Side edge
  • Side panel
  • Single housing
  • Spare Parts
  • Splitter housing
  • Stand housing
  • Swing frame cover
  • System case
  • Vending machine box
  • Ventilation socket


from the following manufacturers:

Manufacturer overview catalogue Basic enclosure:

  • ABL
  • ABN
  • Astro Strobel
  • Bachmann
  • Bopla
  • CobiNet
  • Conrad Electronic
  • Corning
  • Dehn
  • Diverse
  • Eaton
  • GSAB
  • Hager
  • Hensel
  • Ilme
  • Indexa
  • Klauke
  • Legrand Bticino
  • Microsens
  • OBO
  • Rockwell
  • Schneider Electric
  • Siemens
  • Spelsberg
  • Stahl
  • Stiebel Eltron
  • Striebel & John
  • Televes
  • Triax
  • Wieland
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