Eaton B-Line series fiberglass accessories, NEMA 4X, Gray, Steel, Back panel, Fiberglass accessories, 14 gauge
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Degree Of Protection:
- NEMA 4X
- Product Category:
- Fiberglass accessories
- Product Height:
- 16.88 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 14.875 in
- Product Weight:
- 5.052 lb
- Product Width:
- 16 in
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Panels & Plates
- Product Subgroup:
- Panel Accessories
- Product Type:
- Back panel
- Product Details:
- Back panel
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Length:
- 14.875 in
B-LINE AW1816P – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size enclosure does the Eaton B-Line AW1816P back panel fit?
The AW1816P is sized for an 18 x 16 inch fiberglass enclosure. The panel itself measures 16.88 x 16 x 14.875 inches as listed, so it drops inside the box on the standard mounting bosses rather than covering the full interior. Confirm your enclosure's nominal size is 18 x 16 before ordering.
2) Does adding a steel back panel affect the NEMA 4X rating of a fiberglass enclosure?
No. The AW1816P is an interior mounting panel that sits behind the sealing surface, and it is listed to the NEMA 4X degree of protection for the fiberglass series it belongs to. The enclosure's washdown and corrosion rating comes from the fiberglass body and gasketed door, and the panel does not penetrate either. Do not drill through the enclosure wall to mount it; use the factory mounting provisions.
3) Do fiberglass enclosures come with a back panel, or do I order it separately?
Back panels are ordered separately from the enclosure. The AW1816P is the standalone steel subpanel for an 18 x 16 fiberglass box, so if your build needs a mounting surface for DIN rail or devices, add it to the order along with the enclosure itself.
4) Is the AW1816P back panel metal or plastic?
Steel, 14 gauge, finished gray. Even though it goes into a fiberglass enclosure, the panel is steel so you can drill and tap it for DIN rail, wireway, contactors, or terminal blocks and it will hold the load. Weight is listed at 5.052 lb.
5) Is the Eaton B-Line AW1816P UL Listed?
Yes, it carries a UL Listed marking. For inspection on an industrial control panel job, that plus the NEMA 4X rating on the fiberglass enclosure series is what the AHJ is generally looking for on the enclosure assembly.
6) Can I use the AW1816P as a replacement panel in an existing B-Line fiberglass enclosure?
Yes, if the enclosure is the matching 18 x 16 fiberglass size. It is a direct accessory panel for that series, so it lands on the existing mounting studs. A corroded or over-drilled subpanel can be swapped out without touching the enclosure or its seal.
7) Is 14 gauge steel heavy enough to mount a contactor and breakers on?
14 gauge is the standard weight for industrial control subpanels and takes tapped holes for devices, DIN rail, and wire duct without flexing. At 5.052 lb for the 18 x 16 size, the AW1816P is rigid enough for typical motor starter and terminal block layouts.
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Does the B-LINE AW1816P come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE AW1816P is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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