Eaton B-Line series JIC panel enclosure, 10" height, 6" length, 10" width, NEMA 12, Hinged cover, 12CHSC enclosure, Wall mount, Small single door, External mounting feet, Carbon steel, Oil-resistant gasket
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL 508A
- Closure Type:
- Hinged
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Cover Type:
- Hinged
- Finish Color:
- Painted
- Mounting Hole Details:
- External mounting feet
- Mounting Method:
- Wall
- Nema Rating:
- 12
- Product Height:
- 10 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 6 in
- Product Weight:
- 9 lb
- Product Width:
- 10 in
- Special Features:
- Cont. piano hinge, panel mount prov.,plated screws
- Wall Thickness:
- 16 gauge
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Model:
- 12CHSC enclosure
- Product Color:
- ANSI 61 Grey
- Product Style:
- Small single door
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
- Product Length:
- 6 in
B-LINE 10106-12CHSC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is a NEMA 12 enclosure like the Eaton B-Line 10106-12CHSC OK for a dusty plant floor with coolant spray, or do I need NEMA 4?
NEMA 12 is the right call for indoor use against falling dirt, circulating dust, lint and dripping or splashing non-corrosive liquids, and the 10106-12CHSC uses an oil-resistant gasket for exactly that kind of machine-tool environment. It is not a washdown or hosedown rating. If the box will see direct hose spray or outdoor weather, step up to a NEMA 4 or 4X enclosure instead.
2) What are the actual box dimensions on the Eaton B-Line 10106-12CHSC JIC enclosure?
It is a 10 x 10 x 6 inch box: 10 inch height, 10 inch width, and 6 inch depth. That 6 inch depth is what decides whether your DIN rail, contactors and wire bend radius fit, so check the tallest device you are mounting plus panel standoffs before you commit.
3) Can I mount a back panel inside this 10x10x6 B-Line JIC enclosure?
Yes, the 12CHSC box comes with panel mounting provisions built in, so a back panel can be installed for DIN rail or device mounting. The panel itself is a separate order item, not part of the enclosure.
4) Does this B-Line enclosure mount flush to the wall or stand off it?
It mounts to a wall on external mounting feet, so the box body stands off the surface. That keeps the mounting holes outside the sealed area, which is how the NEMA 12 seal is preserved, and it means you never drill the back of the box to hang it.
5) What gauge steel and finish is this B-Line JIC box, and will it match the other enclosures on my line?
Body is 16 gauge carbon steel with a painted finish in ANSI 61 grey, which is the standard grey used across most industrial control enclosures, so it will read consistent alongside existing panels. Steel, not stainless, so keep it out of corrosive or wet locations.
6) Is the cover on this enclosure hinged or a screw-on lift-off lid?
Hinged, on a continuous piano hinge, with plated screws to clamp the door shut. A hinged cover means you are not juggling a loose lid at the top of a ladder, and the continuous hinge spreads the load evenly so the gasket seats consistently along the whole door.
7) Are there knockouts in this B-Line JIC enclosure, or do I drill my own conduit holes?
JIC-style enclosures like the 12CHSC ship without knockouts so the seal is intact out of the box; you punch conduit openings where your run lands and use gasketed hubs or fittings to keep the NEMA 12 rating. The 16 gauge carbon steel body takes a standard punch.
8) How heavy is the 10x10x6 B-Line 12CHSC enclosure for a one-person install?
9 pounds empty, so one person can hold it on the wall and start the fasteners without help. Add the weight of your back panel and devices when you pick anchors.
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