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Gray powder-coated carbon steel electrical enclosure 12 in high 8 in deep with hinged solid cover and screw-down clamps

HOFFMAN

HOFFMAN A12108CH 12in H 8in D Electrical Box

SKU CH-51XN-AJCRW

Wall-mount carbon-steel enclosure with hinged solid cover, NEMA 12/13 and IP65 ratings, powder-coated grey finish, 12 in high by 8 in deep

  • Product typeElectrical Enclosures, Wireways & Covers
  • NEMA 12 and 13 rated for industrial dust and water protection
  • IP65 enclosure resists low-pressure water jets and ingress
  • 14/16 gauge carbon steel construction with powder-coated grey finish
  • Hinged solid cover with screw-down clamps and neoprene gasket seal
  • Weld nuts included for mounting panel and terminal installation

Electrical Enclosure 12in Height 8in Depth

This carbon-steel enclosure provides NEMA 12 and 13 protection for indoor electrical controls. A hinged solid cover with screw-down clamps and a neoprene gasket seals the interior to IP65. Powder-coated grey finish resists corrosion in industrial environments.

Thermal Management Passive Enclosure

No active cooling components are included so heat dissipation relies on the steel walls and the 8in depth air volume. The solid cover and gasket prevent dust ingress while maintaining the rated enclosure integrity. Power draw is determined solely by the installed devices.

Upgrades From Open Frame Or Lower-Rated Boxes

The jump is worth it when wiring requires NEMA 12 or 13 and IP65 sealing against dripping liquids and dust. Builders needing transparent cover visibility or larger interior panel space than the 32FR63 panel provides should consider other models.

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Price $163.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameNVENT HOFFMAN
Product typeElectrical Enclosures, Wireways & Covers

Questions about this item

How is the 12 in carbon steel enclosure mounted to a wall using the weld nuts?

Align the enclosure with the wall studs, insert bolts through the factory weld nuts, and torque to spec; the step often missed is checking gasket compression before final tightening.

What maintenance does the neoprene gasket on the 10 in hinged cover require over time?

Inspect the gasket annually for cracking or compression set; replace it when the seal no longer holds an IP65 rating.

At what point does the 14/16 ga powder coated finish show its limit under sustained outdoor exposure?

The coating resists corrosion until physical damage exposes bare steel; sustained UV and moisture then accelerate rust at the scratch.

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