
Enclosure Hinges & Accessories

Enclosure doors may need to be replaced from time to time and it is important to order the correct replacement door that matches the existing enclosure so that the NEMA rating is maintained. When additional security is needed, replacement doors may also include padlocking handles. Enclosure door latches, handles and locks play a big part in enclosure security and safety. In many applications, the value of the equipment housed in the enclosure is significant enough to justify the cost of additional security features. Also, any unauthorized or accidental operation of a control system could have severe consequences. To better secure enclosure doors, there are key locking door latches and key locking wing knobs, as well as, handles that have padlocks, key locks and combinations locks.
Hoffman 180 Degree Hinge Kits provide a door opening up to 260 degrees on single-bay enclosures and can be used on solid, window or disconnect doors. The hinges mount to the door flange and have a low-profile appearance. The kit includes three hinges and all necessary mounting hardware. They cannot be used soon PROLINE FloTek or ConneckTel front doors.
Hoffman COMPACT Type 4X Enclosure Hinge Kits provide an angle rotation of approximately 170 degrees and are made of die-cast aluminum. The kit includes two hinges, a mounting template and stainless steel hardware.
Hoffman QLINE D/E/I Hinge Kits include two polyamide hinges, eight self-tapping zinc-plated screws, eight flat washers and a drilling template.
Hoffman Hinge Retainers can be field-installed to POLYPRO hinges for applications where cover removal is not desired. Two retainers per enclosure are recommended and ten hinge retainers are included in every kit.
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Cutouts are very common when modifying enclosures for push buttons, indication lights, conduit entries or mounting hardware. Cutting into an enclosure runs the risk of eliminating the protective nature of the NEMA rated attributes. Proper steps must be followed in order to preserve the NEMA rating of an enclosure.
Devices mounted to the enclosure must have the same NEMA rating as the enclosure. This means that if the devices are installed to the manufacturer's specifications, they will be able to maintain the NEMA rating of the enclosure.
Water tight conduit hubs must be used when running wire through a cutout in an enclosure. There are many different types of conduit hubs that are used to secure conduit to an enclosure. However, only certain conduit hubs are rated for a watertight seal. By using water tight hubs, the NEMA rating of the enclosure is maintained.
Bonded washers are necessary when mounting hardware to an enclosure. If standard mounting hardware is used, the NEMA rating of the enclosure will no longer be maintained. Bonded washers have rubber gaskets that make a watertight seal around the drilled hole. It is also important to make sure the material used for the bonded washer matches the material of the enclosure. Stainless steel enclosures require stainless steel bonded washers.