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Rittal 8018 JB Series Hinged-Cover Junction Box, Carbon Steel, IP66/NEMA 4

Rittal 8018 JB Series Hinged-Cover Junction Box, Carbon Steel, IP66/NEMA 4

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Rittal 8018 JB Series Hinged-Cover Junction Box, Carbon Steel, IP66/NEMA 4

The Rittal 8018 JB Series is a hinged-cover junction box engineered to protect dense wiring and sensitive small instruments in demanding industrial and commercial environments. The family is available in seven enclosure sizes, from 6 × 6 × 4 in up to 14 × 12 × 6 in, and combines the design advantages of Rittal's AE and KL series at an economical cost. Every size in the line is carbon steel, rated IP 66 to both IEC 60529 and EN 60529, as well as NEMA 4, and features a 180° hinge with a slotted insert quarter-turn latch for fast, secure access. A foamed-in-place polyurethane gasket and knife-edge perimeter add an extra layer of sealing protection across the entire JB Series.

Key Features

  • Seven Enclosure Sizes: Choose from 6 × 6 × 4 in through 14 × 12 × 6 in to match the wiring or instrument load.
  • Durable Carbon Steel Construction: Housing, door, and mounting plate are built from carbon steel at a consistent 1.5 mm material thickness for rigid, long-lasting protection.
  • Dual IP 66 Protection: Rated IP 66 to IEC 60529 and IP 66 to EN 60529 for reliable sealing against dust and water ingress.
  • NEMA 4 Rated: Additional NEMA 4 protection category suits indoor and outdoor industrial applications.
  • Foamed-in-Place PU Gasket: An all-round foamed-in polyurethane seal paired with a knife-edge perimeter locks out moisture and contaminants.
  • 180° Hinged Door: Full-swing hinge design gives unobstructed access to dense wiring and sensitive small instruments.
  • Quarter-Turn Latch: Slotted insert quarter-turn latch with a left-position door catch secures the enclosure while enabling quick, tool-minimal access.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Housing and door are dipcoat primed and powder-coated on the outside with a textured paint finish in color RAL 7035.

Certifications & Compliance

  • IP 66 Rated to IEC 60529
  • IP 66 Rated to EN 60529
  • NEMA 4 Rated

Technical Specifications

  • Available Sizes (H × W × D): 6×6×4 in, 8×6×4 in, 8×6×6 in, 10×8×6 in, 12×12×6 in, 12×10×6 in, 14×12×6 in
  • Protection Category IP (IEC 60529): IP 66
  • Protection Category IP (EN 60529): IP 66
  • Protection Category NEMA: NEMA 4
  • Material: Carbon steel housing and door with all-round foamed-in PU seal
  • Material Thickness: 1.5 mm (enclosure, door, and mounting plate)
  • Position Door Catch: Left
  • Surface Finish: Dipcoat primed, powder-coated on the outside, textured paint
  • Color: RAL 7035

Typical Applications

  • Dense Wiring and Cable Junctions
  • Sensitive Small Instrument Housing
  • Industrial and Commercial Electrical Installations
  • Outdoor and Wet-Location Enclosure Applications
  • Panel and Control Wiring Junctions

Why Rittal?

Rittal engineers the JB Series to combine the proven advantages of its AE and KL enclosure lines in a single, economical hinged-cover junction box family. With carbon steel construction, a foamed-in-place PU gasket, and dual IP 66/NEMA 4 protection across all seven available sizes, the JB Series delivers dependable, code-ready protection for dense wiring and sensitive instrumentation in professional electrical installations.

Manufacturer Resources

Rittal Product Catalog

Product Specs

Product Type:
Junction Box
Product Finish:
Powder-Coated
Product Material:
Carbon Steel
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Boxes & Enclosures
Product Size:
6 x 6 x 4 in - 14 x 12 x 6 in
Configuration:
Hinged Cover
Standards:
NEMA 4
Product Subgroup:
Electrical Boxes

Rittal 8018098 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Rittal 8018 JB junction box be mounted outdoors or in a washdown area?
Yes. The 8018 JB Series is rated IP 66 to both IEC 60529 and EN 60529 and NEMA 4, which covers hose-directed water and dust, so it suits outdoor and wet-location mounting. The seal is a foamed-in-place polyurethane gasket working against a knife-edge perimeter. Keep in mind it is carbon steel with a dipcoat primer and exterior powder coat in RAL 7035, so in chemically corrosive or salt-heavy environments a stainless or non-metallic box is the better call.
2) What sizes does the Rittal 8018 JB hinged junction box come in?
Seven sizes, all listed height x width x depth: 6 x 6 x 4 in, 8 x 6 x 4 in, 8 x 6 x 6 in, 10 x 8 x 6 in, 12 x 10 x 6 in, 12 x 12 x 6 in, and 14 x 12 x 6 in. Part numbers run 8018098 (6 x 6 x 4), 8018103 (8 x 6 x 4), 8018123 (8 x 6 x 6), 8018104 (10 x 8 x 6), 8018585 (12 x 10 x 6), 8018100 (12 x 12 x 6), and 8018102 (14 x 12 x 6). Depth is either 4 or 6 inches, so if you need more than 6 inches of interior depth for instruments or terminal rail, this family will not get you there.
3) Is the Rittal 8018 JB a substitute for a 4 inch square steel box?
No, these are different animals. A 4 inch square box such as the Orbit D4SB drawn steel 1-1/2 inch deep box or the Orbit 4SDB welded steel deep box is a device and splice box that mounts in or on a wall with knockouts and a flat cover. The smallest 8018 JB is 6 x 6 x 4 in and it is a gasketed, hinged, IP 66 and NEMA 4 surface enclosure for dense wiring and small instruments. If you are replacing a standard 4 square, stay with a 4 square.
4) What is a non-metallic alternative to the Rittal 8018 JB junction box in a 6 x 6 x 4 in size?
The Carlon E987R is a polycarbonate screw-cover junction box in 6 x 6 x 4 in, the same box size as the smallest Rittal 8018 JB. The difference is in material and access: the Carlon body is polycarbonate with a screw-on cover, while the Rittal 8018 JB is carbon steel with a 180 degree hinged door and a quarter-turn latch, rated IP 66 and NEMA 4. Choose the polycarbonate box where a non-conductive, non-rusting body matters; choose the steel JB where you want rigid 1.5 mm walls and repeat hinged access to the wiring.
5) Can I use an Orbit 4SDB square deep box instead of a Rittal 8018 JB junction box?
They are different classes of box. The Orbit 4SDB is a welded steel 4 inch square box with 1 inch knockouts, sized for device and splice work at a 4 inch square opening. The Rittal 8018 JB is a hinged-cover enclosure in sizes from 6 x 6 x 4 in to 14 x 12 x 6 in with a foamed-in-place polyurethane gasket, knife-edge perimeter, and IP 66 / NEMA 4 sealing. If the run needs a gasketed, wet-location enclosure with a mounting plate inside, the JB Series is the one that matches that duty; for a standard 4 inch square splice point, the 4SDB is the simpler fit.
6) Does the Rittal 8018 JB junction box include a mounting plate?
A mounting plate is part of the JB Series build, and like the housing and door it is carbon steel at 1.5 mm thickness. That gives you a solid interior surface to land terminal blocks, small instruments, or DIN rail rather than drilling the box shell and breaking the seal.
7) Which way does the Rittal 8018 JB door open, and does it matter where I mount it?
It matters. The door catch is in the left position and the hinge swings a full 180 degrees, so leave clear space on the swing side when you pick the wall location. The 180 degree opening is the point of the design, it gets the cover completely out of the way of dense wiring instead of leaving it hanging on a strap.
8) Hinged cover or screw cover for a junction box I have to open regularly?
For a box you open repeatedly, the hinged cover wins. The Rittal 8018 JB uses a 180 degree hinge with a slotted insert quarter-turn latch, so the cover stays captive and opens with a quick turn instead of chasing four or six loose screws. A screw-cover box like the Carlon E987R polycarbonate 6 x 6 x 4 is fine for a junction you terminate once and close, and non-metallic resists corrosion, but it is slower every time you go back in.
9) Steel or PVC junction box for an industrial install?
Carbon steel, as on the Rittal 8018 JB, gives you rigidity, 1.5 mm wall thickness, and a surface that takes gland punches cleanly, plus an IP 66 and NEMA 4 sealed enclosure for wet locations. Non-metallic is the choice where corrosion or electrical isolation drives the decision, and ZenSupply carries the Cantex E983G non-metallic PVC junction box family and the Carlon E987R polycarbonate box for that. Steel also needs bonding; PVC does not.
10) I need 4 inch square junction boxes in bulk for rough-in instead of individual enclosures. What should I order?
For volume rough-in, the Orbit D4SB is a 1-1/2 inch deep 4 inch square drawn steel junction box supplied in packs of 100. The Rittal 8018 JB is sold by enclosure size, from 6 x 6 x 4 in through 14 x 12 x 6 in, each a hinged-cover carbon steel box rated IP 66 and NEMA 4 with a foamed-in PU seal. Use the drawn steel squares for repetitive dry-location splice and device points, and the JB Series where a sealed, hinged enclosure is called for.
11) Is a PVC junction box like the Cantex E983G equivalent to a Rittal 8018 JB?
No. The Cantex E983G is a non-metallic PVC junction box family, while the Rittal 8018 JB is a carbon steel enclosure with a powder-coated exterior in RAL 7035, a 180 degree hinged door, and a quarter-turn latch. Material is the deciding factor: PVC bodies are non-conductive and suit corrosive or underground PVC conduit systems, while the steel JB gives a rigid 1.5 mm housing with an integral mounting plate and IP 66 / NEMA 4 sealing for industrial panel and instrument work.
12) What if I only need a small box with a knockout and a cover, not a hinged enclosure?
The Cantex 5133690 is a 4-1/8 inch junction box supplied with a 1/2 inch knockout and a cover, which covers a single small splice or conduit transition. The Rittal 8018 JB starts at 6 x 6 x 4 in and goes to 14 x 12 x 6 in, with a hinged cover, quarter-turn latch, and IP 66 / NEMA 4 rating for dense wiring or small instruments you expect to get back into. Match the box to how often the cover comes off and how much wire volume sits inside.
13) Will the Rittal 8018 JB finish match the other Rittal enclosures already in my plant?
It should. The housing and door are dipcoat primed and powder-coated on the outside with a textured paint finish in RAL 7035, which is the same light grey Rittal uses across its standard enclosure lines. The JB family is built to carry the design advantages of Rittal's AE and KL series, so it sits alongside those without looking like an afterthought.
14) Can I buy the Rittal 8018 JB boxes in different sizes but keep one standard across a facility?
Yes, and that is the practical argument for the family. All seven sizes, 6 x 6 x 4 in through 14 x 12 x 6 in, share the same carbon steel 1.5 mm construction, foamed-in-place PU gasket, 180 degree hinge, left-position quarter-turn latch, and IP 66 / NEMA 4 rating. Crews learn one box and one latch, and the only variable on the order is the size code.
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Does the Rittal 8018098 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Rittal 8018098 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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