NEMA 6 enclosures provide a waterproof solution whereby there is need for temporary protection from submersion under the water per the NEMA definition.
Nemaco offers type 6 enclosures series in carbon steel, powder coated steel and powder coated aluminum material as an option for lightweight. Nemaco’s aluminum waterproof enclosures provide great conductive heat transfer characteristics and good corrosion resistance protection from humid air, water wash-down & full water submersion than standard powder coated steel NEMA 6 enclosures. NEMA 6 enclosures are equivalent relationship to IP67 enclosures. IP is the abbreviation for Ingress Protection that commonly used in Europe and other parts of the world.
Nemaco’s NEMA Type 6 Enclosure product category have been TESTED and APPROVED BY Underwriters Laboratories(UL). Call or send an email to Nemaco for the range of products available in the UL approved product category.
The Type 6 rating series is considered as a waterproof box that gives protection against the entry of water during occasional temporary submersion, outdoor protection from rain, ice formation, foreign substances and windblown dust (circulating dust and settling airborne). Also, Indoor protection from falling dirt, incidental contact and dripping water from pipes. However, it is required to provide limited corrosion protection per NEMA standards. NEMA 6 are generally rated for occasional submersion for a limited duration.