Cabinets in steel plate
wall and floor mounted cabinets for industrial installations

Q: When should you choose a cabinet in steel plate?

Choose sheet metal cabinets when installing in: dry and controlled indoor environments industrial environments without aggressive chemical influences applications where high mechanical stability is required installations requiring easy assembly and future expansion Sheet metal cabinets are often used as electrical cabinets in industrial facilities where standardized solutions are fully sufficient.

Q: When are materials other than sheet metal more suitable?

Sheet metal enclosures work well in many industrial environments but are not always the best choice when the surroundings have special requirements for materials and surface protection. Other materials may be more suitable when: the installation is exposed to moisture, condensation, or outdoor environments cleaning is done with water or chemically aggressive agents high demands on corrosion resistance or hygiene exist the application requires a stainless steel or acid-resistant version In these environments, stainless steel enclosures or plastic enclosures are often chosen to ensure a long service life and stable operation over time.

Q: Sheet metal or stainless steel equipment cabinets – what should you choose?

The choice between sheet metal and stainless steel equipment cabinets is mainly about the environment and lifespan: sheet metal is sufficient in dry and normal industrial environments, stainless steel is required for moisture, chemicals or hygiene requirements. Here you can compare against ↖ stainless steel equipment cabinets if the environment places higher demands than sheet metal can handle.

Cabinets in steel plate are the standard choice in most industrial installations where the environment is dry and the requirements for corrosion protection are normal.
A sheet steel cabinet provides high mechanical stability, good serviceability and cost-effective protection for electrical and automation equipment.

Explore our range of cabinets in steel plate

Cabinet | E COR

Wall-mounted
E COR is a wall-mounted steel cabinet for industrial installations.
Including mounting plate | IP66

Cabinet | E COR Nordic

Wall-mounted
E COR Nordic is a wall-mounted steel cabinet with FL21 outlets in the ceiling.
Including mounting plate | IP66

Cabinet | E NUX

Floor-standing cabinet
E NUX is a modular floor-standing steel cabinet with FL21 outlets in the ceiling.
Incl. Door & back panel | IP55

Cabinet | E NUX Nordic

Floor-standing cabinet
E NUX Nordic is a modular floor cabinet in steel with FL21 outlets in the ceiling.
Incl. Door & back panel | IP55

Cabinet | E MOX

Floor-standing cabinet
E MOX is a floor-standing cabinet with a stable monoblock construction
Including mounting plate | IP66

Cabinet | E COMP

Wall / Floor-standing cabinet
E COMP is a steel cabinet with a stable monoblock construction
Including mounting plate | IP55

Enclosure | E GRAN .A

Junction box
With screwed-in panel
Screwed lid | IP66

Related product areas

Stainless steel cabinets → for corrosive and hygienic environments

Plastic enclosures → for chemically exposed or lighter applications

Cabinets & enclosures → overview of the entire range

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about cabinets in steel plate

When should you choose a cabinet in steel plate?

Choose cabinets in steel plate when installing in:

dry and controlled indoor environments
industrial environments without aggressive chemical influences
applications where high mechanical stability is required
installations requiring easy assembly and future expansion

Sheet metal cabinets are often used as electrical cabinets in industrial facilities where standardized solutions are fully sufficient.

When are materials other than sheet metal more suitable?

Cabinets in steel plate work well in many industrial environments, but are not always the best choice when the environment places special demands on materials and surface protection.

Other materials may be more suitable when:

the installation is exposed to moisture, condensation or outdoor environment
cleaning is done with water or chemically aggressive agents
high requirements for corrosion resistance or hygiene exist
the application requires stainless or acid-resistant design

In these environments, it is often chosen cabinets in stainless steel or plastic boxes to ensure long life and stable operation over time.

Sheet metal or stainless steel equipment cabinets – what should you choose?

The choice between sheet steel and stainless steel cabinets is primarily about the environment and lifespan:

sheet metal is sufficient in dry and normal industrial environments
stainless steel is required for moisture, chemicals or hygiene requirements

Here you can compare against ↖ cabinets in stainless steel if the environment places higher demands than sheet metal can handle.

Can cabinets in steel plate be used outdoors?

No, cabinets in steel plate are normally intended for indoor environments. For outdoor use, stainless steel or plastic is required.

Which IP class should I choose?

The IP rating determines how well the enclosure protects the equipment against dust and ingress.

IP65 – protection against dust and light flushing
IP66 – higher protection against water impact
varnished sheet metal cabinet provides basic corrosion protection in dry environments

If you are unsure about the enclosure class, you can read more in our guide.

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