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Shallow electrical boxes are designed to house components in industrial or commercial environments where space may be a concern. Optional accessories on select series of low profile electrical boxes include internal mounting panels, cable glands, vents, DIN rails and pole mounting kits.
Common Use Cases for Low Profile Electrical Boxes
What’s the purpose of low profile enclosures? Basically, it’s all about minimizing an enclosure’s spatial footprint. Specifically, a “low profile” enclosure almost always means an enclosure with a shallow height — i.e., the distance between its base and its cover is short. Ultimately, that means the enclosure will be less physically prominent.
So, which types of applications call for a low profile enclosure? While the actual end user applications vary widely, the basic answer is that a low profile enclosure can be a good choice any time you need an enclosure model that conserves space. That could be an industrial enclosure that needs to fit inside a larger piece of equipment, or it could be a desktop enclosure that requires a compact form factor for user experience purposes. Whatever the specific application, the small footprint of low profile enclosures makes them easier to fit right where they’re needed.
Low Profile Enclosures: What to Consider
These are some relevant factors you’ll want to keep in mind when evaluating low profile enclosure models:
- Durable Materials: A low profile enclosure needs to be constructed from sturdy materials just like any other type of enclosure, and Polycase offers numerous options including aluminum, polycarbonate and more. See our guide to enclosure materials to learn more about your choices.
- Weatherproof Boxes: Polycase offers multiple low profile models with weatherproof features and IP/NEMA-rated performance. These can be excellent choices for low profile outdoor electrical boxes.
- UL Listed: Choosing an enclosure with NEMA and/or IP ratings? Look for a UL Listed enclosure to ensure that it’s been tested and verified for the performance your application requires.
- Easy Mounting: If you plan to surface mount your enclosure, a model that offers built-in mounting features such as flanges can make the process easier. Look for molded-on flanges for the most convenience and durability.
- Customization Options: Enclosures often need to be customized with cutouts to accommodate connectors and cables, or with text and images for user experience or branding purposes. Polycase offers robust in-house customization options through our CNC machining and digital printing services, with instant quotes available any time.
Shop our whole selection of low profile enclosures below.
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListSN-21As low as $2.38 per unit1.97 x 1.97 x 0.67 in.50 x 50 x 17 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListSN-21-00As low as $2.38 per unit1.97 x 1.97 x 0.67 in.50 x 50 x 17 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListP-1304TXAs low as $0.52 per unit2.08 x 1.28 x 0.45 in.53 x 33 x 11 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListTF-1304TXAs low as $0.52 per unit2.08 x 1.28 x 0.45 in.53 x 33 x 11 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListKT-35As low as $1.38 per unit2.50 x 1.63 x 0.80 in.64 x 41 x 20 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListKT-40As low as $1.58 per unit2.75 x 2.00 x 0.80 in.70 x 51 x 20 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListSN-23As low as $3.06 per unit2.76 x 1.97 x 0.67 in.70 x 50 x 17 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListSN-23-00As low as $3.06 per unit2.76 x 1.97 x 0.67 in.70 x 50 x 17 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListP-2309TXAs low as $0.67 per unit3.00 x 2.00 x 0.90 in.76 x 51 x 23 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListTF-2309TXAs low as $0.67 per unit3.00 x 2.00 x 0.90 in.76 x 51 x 23 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListTS-2309FAs low as $1.20 per unit3.00 x 2.00 x 0.90 in.76 x 51 x 23 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListTS-2309PAs low as $1.20 per unit3.00 x 2.00 x 0.90 in.76 x 51 x 23 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListBX-2305As low as $0.89 per unit3.05 x 2.05 x 0.58 in.77 x 52 x 15 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListBX-2308As low as $0.89 per unit3.05 x 2.05 x 0.96 in.77 x 52 x 24 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListBT-3308As low as $2.03 per unit3.05 x 3.05 x 0.95 in.77 x 77 x 24 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListBX-3308As low as $1.34 per unit3.05 x 3.05 x 0.95 in.77 x 77 x 24 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListSN-30As low as $4.16 per unit3.15 x 3.15 x 0.93 in.80 x 80 x 24 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListSN-30-00As low as $4.16 per unit3.15 x 3.15 x 0.93 in.80 x 80 x 24 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListLP-21FAs low as $1.79 per unit3.29 x 2.42 x 1.00 in.84 x 61 x 25 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListLP-21PAs low as $1.71 per unit3.29 x 2.42 x 1.00 in.84 x 61 x 25 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListKT-45As low as $1.78 per unit3.52 x 1.77 x 0.73 in.89 x 45 x 19 mm.Material: ABS
Add to Compare Add to Wish ListP-1741TXAs low as $0.70 per unit4.00 x 1.75 x 1.00 in.102 x 44 x 25 mm.Material: ABS
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