Complementing Bulgin's ranges of sealed connectors, the BE enclosure range is available in three sizes, all 53mm deep. Size 1 measures 80mm x 72mm, size 2 measures 80mm x 106mm and size 3 measures 80mm x 139mm.

Corrosion-resistant and lightweight, the enclosures have high impact strength and are available in a choice of two plastic materials: ABS, with a UL94-HB rating, and polycarbonate, with a UL94-V0 rating. The lids and bases can be supplied in alternative colours: the bases in grey or black and the lids in grey, black, yellow, transparent or smoke grey. Plastic screws complete this corrosion-proof package.

Temperature rating for the ABS version is from -20 to +85degC and the polycarbonate material is from -20 to +100degC.

Mounting accessories include an easy-to-fix, rail mounting bracket for both TS32 and TS35 type DIN rails, while external panel fixing brackets enable the enclosures to be easily mounted either within cabinets or in more exposed applications where dust and moisture could prove a problem to system reliability.

Each enclosure includes two moulded knock-outs with M20 thread suitable for use with the matching standard M20 cable glands. These will maintain the IP rating while allowing for two separate cable entry points for cables between 3.5-7mm in diameter.

Environmental sealing to IP67 provides dust and waterproof protection for short-term submersion to 1m depth.

Internally, the enclosures have pre-moulded PCB fixings and slots for easy mounting of electronic boards.

Sizes and depths of the enclosures are specifically designed for use in control stations where 22mm switches and indicators are a standard fit. The size designations reflect the number of moulded holes available as a standard option for mounting these components.

The enclosures are suitable for electrical and electronic packaging where harsh environments may exist or where a level of protection needs to be provided for susceptible components in such applications as food preparation/processing areas or washdown environments as well as outdoor installations for connection, switching or packaging.