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Gray carbon-steel wall-mount enclosure, 10 by 8 by 4 inches, hinged solid cover with quarter-turn latch, external mounting brackets

HOFFMAN

HOFFMAN A1008CHFL NEMA 4/12 10x8x4 in Wall Mount

SKU CH-KC24-9THKN

Wall-mount carbon-steel enclosure rated NEMA 4/12 and IP66 with hinged cover and quarter-turn latch

  • Product typeElectrical Boxes & Enclosures
  • NEMA 4 and 12 rating protects against dust, water and oil ingress
  • IP66 certification confirms strong resistance to powerful water jets
  • Carbon steel construction with RAL 7035 textured polyester powder finish resists corrosion
  • 1/4-turn latch with screwdriver slot allows quick, tool-friendly access
  • External wall-mounting brackets and neoprene gasket simplify secure installation

NEMA 4/12 wall-mount enclosure

The HOFFMAN A1008CHFL is a carbon-steel electrical box rated NEMA 4 and 12 for indoor and outdoor wall mounting. It measures 10.0 in high, 8.0 in wide and 4.0 in deep with a solid hinged cover secured by a 1/4-turn latch. The enclosure carries IP 66, CSA, cUL, IEC and UL certifications. It suits installers who need a compact, rated junction point.

Thermal and power profile

The powder-coated steel body dissipates heat passively through its 14/16 ga walls and the neoprene gasket maintains the seal without active cooling. No fans, power supplies or internal components generate noise or draw current, so the enclosure adds zero acoustic or electrical load to the installation. It is not suited for applications that require forced-air cooling or integrated power distribution.

Mounting and accessory impact

External wall-mounting brackets are welded to the enclosure for direct surface attachment, and the included interior panel 32FR67 provides a ready mounting surface for DIN rail or terminal blocks. The 1/4-turn latch features a screwdriver slot for tool-operated security. No cable glands, DIN rails or terminal blocks are supplied, so installers must source those separately.

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Price $145.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNVENT HOFFMAN
Product typeElectrical Boxes & Enclosures

Questions about this item

How do I mount the 10x8x4 inch carbon-steel enclosure to the wall without drilling into the gasket area?

Use the external wall-mounting brackets that ship with the box; they attach outside the NEMA 4/12 seal so the neoprene gasket stays intact and the IP66 rating is preserved.

What part of the enclosure will need replacement first in a dusty, wet environment?

The neoprene gasket on the hinged cover will degrade before the powder-coated carbon steel; inspect it yearly and swap it when compression set or cracking appears.

At what point does the 14/16 gauge steel limit heat dissipation during continuous operation?

The thin-gauge walls and solid cover restrict passive cooling, so internal temperature rise becomes the limiting factor once equipment dissipation exceeds what the 10x8x4 inch surface area can radiate.

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