Hammond offers five main polycarbonate (PC) families for applications where the enclosure will be installed outside, in a harsh environment or where good impact resistance is essential
In addition, environmental sealing provides even greater protection for the housed equipment.
We offer five main families moulded in polycarbonate (PC) for applications where the enclosure will be installed outside, in a harsh environment or where good impact resistance is essential. In addition, environmental sealing, either to IP66 for the PCJ family or IP68 for the 1554/1555/1555F and 1557 families, provides even greater protection for the housed equipment.
The general properties of polycarbonate plastic are
• It is highly impact resistant. Some of our PC families are rated to IEC 62262:2021 IK08.
• It offers good high temperature rating, typically a maximum operating temperature of 110°C.
• For outdoor use it has good UV resistance, so is resistant to fading and embrittlement.
• It is naturally transparent and it can readily be tinted to give translucent enclosures in different colours.
• Can be easily modified in the field for device installation or cable entry.
For an overview of our polycarbonate enclosures, visit our dedicated landing page.
Key features of the IP66 PCJ Series – Hinges and Quick Open Latches
The PCJ-SL family is designed to insulate and protect controls and components in both indoor and outdoor conditions.
It’s ideal for use as industrial pump controls, waste water pump controllers, irrigation controllers and in solar/wind and chemical plants. It is UL 508A and cUL Listed as Type 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12 and 13; it complies with NEMA Type 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 12 and 13 and IP66 to IEC 60529. Flammability is UL94-V0 and it is rated to UL746C – UV, stabilized for outdoor use.
14 sizes from 100mm x 100m x 84mm to 502mm x 406mm x 257mm
• Threaded brass inserts are provided for optional inner panel or terminal kit mounting
• Mounting hardware is included
• Stainless steel 316 screw fasteners
• Padlockable door fasteners
• Clear or solid cover
• The captive oil-resistant gasket provides the IP66 seal.
Key features of the IP68 1554/1555 Series – Screw Cover Lids
The 1554 family has a solid grey, a clear or a smoked lid. Its 1555 sister family features a solid styled lid with a recess for a membrane keypad or a label. The 1555F range has a flanged lid to facilitate surface mounting and the base is styled to accept membrane keypads and other components.
33 sizes from 52mm x 50mm x 40mm to 299mm x 240mm x 120mm • cUL and UL listed and tested to IP68 (NEMA Type 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 12 and 13) • UV stabilized for outdoor use • The lid is secured with self-captivated M4 stainless steel machine screws, threaded into integral bushes for repetitive assembly and disassembly • Opaque, clear, plain, smoked and recessed lids • Optional 1.6mm galvanised steel panels available for all sizes for mounting heavier components • Optional kits of four polycarbonate feet • Internal features vary with size: internal DIN rail mounting tabs moulded into most sizes, M3 threaded brass inserts and/or standoffs for PCB or inner panel mounting in all but the smallest B size, vertical PCB guides in all but the smallest A and B sizes
Key features of the IP68 1555F – 1555 Design with Flanges
The 24 sizes of 1555F flanged lid versions feature styled recessed bases. They have integral flanges moulded into the lid, which when used to secure the enclosure to a surface also prevents it being opened without removing it from the mounting surface.
24 sizes from 52mm x 50mm x 40mm to 240mm x 161mm x 62mm • cUL and UL listed and are tested to IP68 (NEMA Type 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 12 and 13) • Designed for wall mounting. Access to the interior is secure as the lid securing screws are concealed • PCB standoffs in the lid and base • The lid is secured with self-captivated M4 stainless steel machine screws, threaded into integral bushes for repetitive assembly and disassembly • Optional 1.6mm galvanised steel panels available for all sizes for mounting heavier components • Internal features vary with size: internal DIN rail mounting tabs, standoffs for PCB or inner panel mounting
The IP68 1557 Series – Concealed Access Screws, Stylish
The 1557 family is ideal for both indoor and outdoor installation. It is available in four sizes: 80mm x 80mm, 120mm x 120mm, 160mm x 160mm and 200mm x 200mm with two heights for each. Rounded corners and top face provide a modern smooth style combined with IP68 environmental sealing. The 1557 can be used as a stand-alone enclosure when fitted with the optional supplied feet or it is designed to be wall mounted with either four visible mounts or two hidden mounts. Also available are pole-mounting kits so that the 1557 can be securely attached to round or rectangular poles up to 375mm in diameter.
80mm x 80mm with heights of 45mm and 60mm and 120mm x 120mm, 160mm x 160mm and 200mm x 200mm with heights of 45mm and 70mm
• Rounded corners and top face provide a modern attractive style
• A pre-formed silicone removable gasket seals the enclosure to IP68
• UV stabilised for outdoor and indoor use
• cUL and UL 508A listed to NEMA 4, 4X, 6 and 6P
• It can be used as a desktop enclosure using the supplied feet, it can be pole-mounted using a dedicated kit or wall mounted with either four mounting brackets for heavy-duty use or with two keyhole mountings when flush-fitting is required • PCB standoffs/ inner panel mounting points as standard in the lid and base
• The optional inner panels give a strong mounting surface for heavier components
• The top is secured with included M4 stainless steel machine screws which are threaded into corrosion-resistant bushings for repetitive assembly and disassembly
• Pole mounting kits enable the 1557 to be securely attached to round poles up to 375mm in diameter or rectangular poles with a diagonal measurement of up to 375mm
The IP66 1554PB Series – Pushbutton Enclosures
The 1554PB polycarbonate pushbutton enclosures feature mounting holes for from one to 20 industry-standard 22 or 30mm switches in the lid, depending on the size.
17 sizes from 90mm x 90mm x 60mm to 300mm x 240mm x 120mm • Up to 20 mounting holes for 22 or 30mm switches – size dependent • IP66 rated: suitable for indoor or outdoor installation • Stainless steel lid to base fixings • Preformed silicone rubber gasket inside the lid mounting area • Integral brass inserts and standoffs for PCB mounting • DIN rail mounting tabs as standard • Vertical PCB guides moulded into the body – apart from the smallest size • Optional internal galvanised steel mounting panel for all sizes
Contact us
To contact our technical sales team about the enclosure requirements for your project, call +44 1256 812812, mail us at uksales@hammfg.com or eusales@hammfg.com.
To help you in specifying your requirements you can download PDF, AutoCAD .dxf and 3D Solid Model .igs and .stp files for all our products from our web site.
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