Rittal 3238080 Stainless Steel Hose-Proof Hood, IP56

Rittal 3238080 Stainless Steel Hose-Proof Hood, IP56

The Rittal 3238080 Hose-Proof Hood is a stainless steel enclosure accessory engineered to keep moisture out of fan-and-filter units and outlet filters, making it especially well suited to food industry and washdown electrical enclosures. Constructed from Stainless Steel AISI304 (1.4301, V2A) with a silicone seal, this hood achieves IP 56 protection to IEC 60529 and EN 60529 when fitted over a fan-and-filter unit or outlet filter equipped with a filter mat. It is designed for Rittal's 3238-series enclosure components and also carries NEMA 1, NEMA 12, NEMA 3, NEMA 3R, NEMA 4, and NEMA 4X protection ratings.

Key Features

• Hose-Proof Protection: Achieves IP 56 protection to IEC 60529 and EN 60529 when installed over a fan-and-filter unit or outlet filter fitted with a filter mat.
• Durable Construction: Fabricated from Stainless Steel AISI304 - 1.4301 (V2A) with a silicone seal for corrosion resistance in washdown and food-industry environments.
• Model Compatibility: Suitable for Rittal Model No. 3238- fan-and-filter units and outlet filters.
• Multi-Standard Protection: Rated NEMA 1, NEMA 12, NEMA 3, NEMA 3R, NEMA 4, and NEMA 4X for broad enclosure protection requirements.
• Hygienic Design: Prevents ingress of damp and moisture, supporting hygiene requirements common to food and beverage processing facilities.
• Packaging: Supplied 1 pc(s) per packaging unit at a weight of 1.52 kg per packaging unit.

Certifications & Compliance

• IP 56 to IEC 60529 (when fitted over fan-and-filter unit/outlet filter with filter mat)
• IP 56 to EN 60529 (when fitted over fan-and-filter unit/outlet filter with filter mat)
• NEMA 1
• NEMA 12
• NEMA 3
• NEMA 3R
• NEMA 4
• NEMA 4X

Technical Specifications

• Protection Category IP (IEC 60529): IP 56 when fitted over fan-and-filter unit/outlet filter with filter mat.
• Protection Category IP (EN 60529): IP 56 when fitted over fan-and-filter unit/outlet filter with filter mat.
• Suitable for Model No.: 3238-.
• Material: Stainless Steel AISI304 - 1.4301 (V2A), Silicone.
• Protection Category NEMA: NEMA 1, NEMA 12, NEMA 3, NEMA 3R, NEMA 4, NEMA 4X.
• Packaging Unit: 1 pc(s).
• Weight/Packaging Unit: 1.52 kg.

Typical Applications

• Food and Beverage Processing Enclosures
• Washdown and Damp-Location Electrical Cabinets
• Fan-and-Filter Unit Weather Protection
• Outdoor and Wet-Location Enclosure Installations
• Industrial Enclosure Ventilation Accessories

Why Rittal?

Rittal builds the 3238080 Hose-Proof Hood from corrosion-resistant Stainless Steel AISI304 (V2A) with a silicone seal, delivering IP 56 protection against damp ingress when paired with the appropriate filter mat. With ratings spanning NEMA 1 through NEMA 4X, it gives panel builders and food-industry facilities a dependable way to keep fan-and-filter units and outlet filters protected in demanding, moisture-prone environments.