Description
The MEK Electrical Distribution Box (DB Box) is a powder-coated sheet steel enclosure that houses circuit breakers, distribution and control devices for low-voltage electrical systems. It protects users from electric shock, shields equipment from dust, debris and light moisture, and is supplied complete with a lockable door, mounting plate, gland plate and gasket. Available from MEK Uganda for contractors, panel builders and facility owners.
Key Features
- Multi-folded body edges that keep water and debris out of the interior
- Hinged door that opens to 110°
- Four wall-mounting holes at the back, with cover-included design and knockouts
- High tensile strength and rugged welded steel construction
- Screwed-on flat cover with keyholes for straightforward assembly
- Optional dimensions and internal structures made to customer requirements
Technical Specifications
- Enclosure: Sheet steel, 1.2 mm to 1.5 mm
- Door: Sheet steel, 1.2 mm to 1.5 mm
- Mounting plate: Galvanised, 2.0 mm (varies)
- Finish: Dip-coat primed, textured powder-coated exterior
- Construction: All-round solid construction, gland plate with sealing gasket, door with lock
- Supplied with: Enclosure, door with lock, mounting plate, gland plate, sealing gasket and fixing accessories
Applications
- Distribution and control of AC 50 Hz, 380 V low-voltage grids and systems below 500 V
- Fire pump, submersible pump, fire fan and fan control panels
- Lighting and power distribution control in factories, warehouses and commercial buildings
- Junction and pull-box applications in non-hazardous indoor environments
- Restricting public access to live equipment in schools, hospitals, offices and supermarkets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DB box used for?
A DB box encloses circuit breakers and distribution or control devices, protecting people from contact with live parts and shielding the equipment from dust, debris and light moisture. MEK DB boxes suit AC 50 Hz, 380 V grids and systems below 500 V.
What material and thickness is the MEK DB box made from?
The enclosure and door are made from 1.2 mm to 1.5 mm sheet steel, with a galvanised mounting plate of about 2.0 mm, dip-coat primed and finished with a textured powder coat.
Can the DB box be made to custom sizes?
Yes. MEK offers optional dimensions and structures, and can add venting accessories or custom CNC-machined cutouts to manage heat. Contact MEK Uganda for a quotation.
To request a quotation or technical consultation, contact MEK Uganda at sales@mek.co.ug.
