keyboard_arrow_up

Metal Box Manufacturers and Suppliers

IQS Directory is a top industrial directory listing of leading industrial metal box manufacturers and suppliers. Access our comprehensive index to review and source metal box manufacturers with preview ads and detailed product descriptions. These metal box companies can design, engineer and manufacture metal box to your specifications and application need. A quick and easy to use request for quote form is provided for you to contact these metal box manufacturers and suppliers. Each company has detailed profile information, locations, phone number, website links, product videos and product information defined. Read customer reviews and product specific news articles. We are the right resource for your information requirement whether its for a manufacturer of small metal boxes, metal box enclosures, steel boxes.

  • Aurora, IL 800-204-7225

    We are committed to excellence and our innovations in enclosure technology is an example of our commitment. Our unparalleled electronic enclosures are specialized for various tasks and our facility is ISO 9001:2008 certified & RoHS compliant. Our superior units come with full customer support. For value-added experience you can rely on us to give you a fair price. We are excited to hear from you! Give us a call today!

    Read Reviews
  • Allenton, WI 262-251-1632

    Maysteel provides complex sheet metal fabrication with a focus on design for manufacturing. Founded in 1936, we combine our extensive engineering experience and market knowledge with an expanding supply chain footprint, allowing us to fabricate products that others can’t. We design, engineer and manufacture custom OEM sheet metal enclosures, kiosks, cabinets and racks. We have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, as well as partnerships in Europe. For more information, visit www.maysteel.com.

    Read Reviews
  • Maple Grove, MN 800-345-2801

    Our specialty is in precision sheet metal and plastics fabrication. We provide services for precision mechanical and electromechanical assemblies plus manufacture custom electronic enclosures. Since 1970, we have been using our sheet metal enclosures to offer you a quality metal enclosure solution.

    Read Reviews
  • Freeburg, IL 618-539-3193

    Hubbell® Wiegmann® is your complete enclosures solution! We offer NEMA enclosures, stainless steel enclosures, JIC enclosures, non-metallic enclosures and aluminum enclosures as well as wireway systems. For 75 years, we have been serving the needs of a broad range of industries. For more information about our capabilities, contact Hubbell® Wiegmann® today and a representative will assist you.

    Read Reviews
  • Rochester, MN 507-287-3535

    EMCOR® Enclosures is a modular enclosure manufacturer and makes related component items as well. Our electronic equipment racks and enclosures feature an extensive selection of rack heights, widths, depths, and styles that target your specific design requirements. A variety of external and internal accessories are available to complete your design. Modified or custom designs are also available. Contact us today for more information!

    Read Reviews
  • Guelph, ON 519-822-2960

    Hammond Manufacturing is a leading supplier of transformers, racks and cabinets, as well as enclosures for the electrical and electronic industries. We combine performance manufacturing equipment and continuous improvement management techniques to maintain our reputation for quality. For more than 100 years, customers have relied on Hammond to provide a wide selection of products with unsurpassed performance and durability.

    Read Reviews
  • More Metal Box Companies

Metal Box Industry Information

Metal Boxes

Metal boxes are fabrications designed to provide shelter for, store, or otherwise enclose something. Aluminum enclosures, stainless steel enclosures, and many electrical enclosures and cabinets are all types of metal boxes. Metal boxes are among the simplest metal fabrications, but they are also among the most important.

Quick links to Metal Boxes Information

Applications of Metal Boxes

Metal boxes are used to house electrical components in all kinds of contexts. Fuse boxes and outdoor electrical meters are two examples of metal boxes that are essential to the safe and effective operation of all electronic equipment in homes. Businesses also depend on metal box-enclosed electrical equipment to keep their operations supplied with power. Especially in industrial contexts, businesses cannot do without electrical enclosures. They keep sensitive electronic components from becoming contaminated with dust and debris. They also reduce the chances of components becoming damaged from accidental impact with machinery or workers.

Metal box enclosures can be large enough to house entire electrical panels. Such enclosures can be seen at many intersections where computerized traffic control software manages the tempo of traffic signals. They can also be as small as simple wall-mounts. Many light switches are composed of partial metal boxes covered with a plastic plate for aesthetic and safety purposes.

Metal Box Design and Customization

The word "box" evokes rectangular and square shapes, though the words "metal box" can be used to describe metal enclosures with more than just six faces. Also, especially in the case of handheld examples, many metal boxes feature rounded edges and corners. Depending on a given metal box’s application, it may be composed of nothing but a single layer of metal, or it can feature several layers of metal insulated with another material and fitted with interference-resistant shielding.

Metal Box Standards and Compliance

Standardization organizations have established ratings to indicate to professionals what kinds of boxes are suitable for certain purposes. Among the more prominent of these organizations is the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), which rates metal enclosures used to house electronics. NEMA’s rating scale ranges from ratings for products that provide basic protection from dust to products that can be submerged in oil.

Other agencies like the International Electrotechnical Commission also produce rating systems that help professionals choose metal boxes appropriate for their purposes. While metal boxes may not seem like they merit the scrutiny of international commissions for standardization, the importance of those efforts is clear in recognition of the reality that metal boxes house computers that regulate traffic flow, the hardware that keeps telecommunication lines operational, and many other kinds of vital equipment.



More Metal Box Information

Metal Box Informational Video


ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES

Polycase® Expands Line of US-Manufactured NEMA 4X Plastic Enclosures

AVON, Ohio, Feb. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Polycase, a US manufacturer of plastic electronic enclosures, has extended their NEMA 4X ML Series by adding a new size, the ML-44F. The new 4.50" x 4.50" x 2.44" polycarbonate enclosure is designed for rugged outdoor applications and is UL Listed to 508A, Type 1, 2, 4, 4X, 12 & 13 specifications.  With a high-quality silicone gasket seal and UL94V-0 flame rating, the enclosure is competitively priced as low as $10.27 each with no minimum order requirements. The ML Series... Read More About This