Wall Boxes

Wall boxes, also called wall-mounted enclosures, are secure and reliable enclosures designed to be mounted on walls. These storage enclosures are ideal for housing a wide variety of essential components or equipment, including tools, small items, and other computer components. A wall box typically features a panel door for easy access to components and incorporates locks for security purposes. There are various wall-mounted enclosure types with transparent doors for easy visualising and identifying box contents. Furthermore, these data containers are perfect for indoor and outdoor use and withstand high impacts. In addition, various models are available that meet the precise safety requirements and installation space requirements.

Materials of Wall Boxes

Wall boxes are made of various materials that make them resistant to harsh environmental conditions. These materials also ensure the long-lasting performance of these containers. The typical materials include steel, stainless steel, plastics, and sheet steel. Wall boxes are available specified with their materials, such as:

• Stainless Steel Wall Boxes: These enclosures are ideal for housing electrical equipment in harsh or hazardous situations and applications. 
• Metal Wall Boxes: Wall-mounted metal boxes are the standard choice, with common varieties comprised of carbon steel and sheet metal. For door panels, aluminium is widely used.
• Plastic Wall Boxes: They are very popular enclosures in terms of indoor and outdoor applications. Most customers favour them for outdoor environments due to their lighter weight than other enclosures. 

Popular Types of Wall Boxes

There are various wall box types available on the market, including: 

Lockable Wall Mount Boxes:

These lockable containers are widely favoured due to their security and added protection locking mechanisms. They are available in various enclosure forms with variable locking mechanisms, including:

• Single-lock wall boxes
• Double bar locking wall boxes
• Quick-release lockable wall boxes
• Cam locking enclosures
• Padlocked wall mount enclosures.

Weatherproof Wall Boxes

Weatherproof boxes resist harsh environmental conditions and are typically designed for electrical equipment. These boxes house external or outdoor electrical circuits, switches, and other items.

Vented Wall-Mounted Boxes

Wall-mounted enclosures integrate vents with a series of grilles or grooved cutouts on the sides or door panels. These grooves provide better product thermal control and secure the product.

Applications of Wall Boxes

Wall boxes offer limitless applications for industrial, commercial, and domestic settings. Depending on the enclosure and environment, they can store various accessories, materials, and equipment. Some of the typical applications include: 

• Storage and protection of electrical switches, fuses, and terminal compartments
• Computer components (Wall-mounted data enclosures, CPU enclosures)
• Storage of crucial or potentially hazardous items
• Telecoms and networking centers
• Industrial power and control systems
• Safeguarding and weatherproofing security equipment
• Other general tooling or hardware security requirements.