Leading Electrical Cabinet Manufacturers

Electrical cabinets are rectangular boxes that range from about half a foot to over 5 feet tall in varying depths and widths. Read More…

Electrical Cabinets Electrical cabinets are boxes that protect electronic assemblies from dust, water and accidental contact. Also known as electrical enclosures, these cabinets house electrical conduits, connections and switches as well as other integral components of a circuit.

Maysteel provides complex sheet metal fabrication with a focus on design for manufacturing. Founded in 1936, we combine our extensive engineering experience and market knowledge with an expanding supply chain footprint, allowing us to fabricate products that others can’t. We design, engineer and manufacture custom OEM sheet metal enclosures, kiosks, cabinets and racks. We have locations in the...

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ROLEC Enclosures Inc. is a leading manufacturer of electronic enclosures. We work without clients’ needs and requirements to find the best solution for them. We also make fully customized enclosures to be ready for use immediately. Give us a call today learn how ROLEC Enclosures can help you will all your enclosure needs.

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With over 80 years of collective expertise, AMCO Enclosures stands as a pioneer in crafting and delivering top-notch electronic enclosures. Our forte lies in electronic packaging, server rack, network rack, and containment manufacturing, making us the go-to choice for diverse industries.

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At Accurate Metal Fabricating, we specialize in crafting precision-engineered electronic enclosures that meet the unique demands of modern industries. With a relentless commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on providing cutting-edge enclosures that safeguard electronic components with unparalleled accuracy. At the heart of our success is a passion for innovation, driving us to create...

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Fibox Enclosure Systems is one of the largest enclosure manufacturers in the world and is the market leader in thermoplastic enclosures used for protecting electrical and electronic components in hostile and hazardous environments. Fibox recently celebrated over 40 years as a designer and manufacturer of thermoplastic enclosures. Besides pioneering polycarbonate enclosure products, Fibox has...

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SPM manufacturers a wide range of NEMA rated electronic enclosures. We are certified by UL to manufacture and sell various enclosure types such as 1, 3R, 4, 4X, 12K, and 13. Each type or rating is manufactured and tested to provide a degree of protection against certain environmental conditions per the standards of UL and NEMA.

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Electrical cabinets are typically made out of aluminum or stainless steel, though plastics such as polycarbonate polystyrene or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) are options as well. Tall cabinets may require a door or body stiffener for strength.

Electrical cabinets are usually found in the lower levels or utility rooms of buildings and residences but can be found on street corners or partially hidden by landscaping in a park, for example. They are also widely used in practically every industry, protecting circuit breakers, operations switches and connections that would otherwise be exposed. Outdoor cabinets can be certified to withstand dirt, wind, rain, sleet, snow and ice formation on the enclosure's exterior in addition to surviving earthquakes and tornadoes.

Cabinets used indoors must be tough as well and are usually dust and watertight. When used in a meat or dairy plant, for example, the lines are routinely washed down on a daily basis, and any water that enters the enclosure would grow bacteria and begin to rust the cabinet and electrical components. In chemical or finishing plants the cabinets may encounter corrosive or hazardous materials that other enclosures could not withstand.

The cabinets are generally made from cold rolled steel with continuously welded seams. After receiving a finish such as a powder coating, the knockouts, doors and handles are added. Accessories such as shelves or drawers are optional but can be useful, depending on the application.

Warning labels and locking mechanisms deter vandalism and tampering. Some cabinets stand on the floor while smaller models have mounting holes in the back for fasteners to directly mount the enclosure to the wall; other cabinets have external mounting feet for a complete seal and maximum protection from contaminants.

Electrical cabinets are certified and rated by NEMA, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, the IP Code (International Protection Rating) and by UL, the Underwriters Laboratories.

Requirements and standards help keep workers and technicians safe besides effectively communicating the specifications of electrical cabinets to interested buyers. For example, a cabinet with a NEMA Type 1 certification is rated for indoor use in a non-hazardous situation with the main purpose of preventing accidental contact. A rating of IP 66 means that the enclosure is totally protected from dust and against temporary flooding of water.

Another threat that electrical cabinets protect their contents from is electromagnetic interference (EMI, also known as radio frequency interference, or RFI) which is a disturbance that affects electrical circuitry due to electromagnetic radiation or conduction from an external source. Special coatings are available to shield an enclosure's contents from EMI/RFI.

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Electronic Enclosures

Electronic Enclosures

Electronic enclosures are box-like structures that are designed to protect, contain, and enclose electronic components such as switches, relays, printed circuit boards (PCB), integrated circuits, power supplies, processors, etc...

NEMA Enclosures

NEMA Enclosures

NEMA enclosures are boxes that are designed to protect electrical components from the surrounding environment. Depending on the specific NEMA rating, devices in a NEMA enclosure are protected in...

EMI Shielding

EMI Shielding

EMI shielding is a technique of creating a barrier that prevents leakage of strong electromagnetic fields that can interfere with sensitive devices and signals. They can be installed to isolate the electromagnetic field source or as an enclosure of the device that needs protection...

Metal Fabrication

Metal Fabrication

Precision sheet metal fabrication is a common manufacturing process where the structure of a metal workpiece is cut, bent, and assembled by machining. There are any number of operations that are performed in the creation of a finished sheet metal product...

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Sheet metal fabrication is metal that has been formed into thin and flat sheets which is then cut and bent into various shapes. Different metals, brass, steel, copper, tin, titanium, aluminium, etc., can be made into sheet metal...

RF Shielding

RF Shielding

Radiofrequency (RF) shielding is the practice of blocking radiofrequency electromagnetic signals that cause radio frequency interference (RFI). RFI can disrupt the electrical circuits of a device from working normally...

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