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Rittal 8006500-5 TS 8 Baying System Enclosure, Carbon Steel, IP 55
Model: RIT-8006500-5
Rittal 8006500-5 TS 8 Baying System Enclosure, Carbon Steel, IP 55The Rittal TS 8 Baying System Enclosure is a carbon steel enclosure with a symmetrical width-and-depth profile that supports baying...
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Rittal TS 8 8808500 Baying System Enclosure, Carbon Steel
The Rittal TS 8 8808500 Baying System Enclosure is a carbon steel (sheet steel) enclosure engineered with a symmetrical width-and-depth profile that saves panel-building space and simplifies internal installation, while allowing a baying arrangement on all sides. Integrated, automatic potential equalization across all enclosure panels plus a triple-machined surface deliver dependable grounding continuity and maximum safety. Rated IP 55 (EN 60 529 / IEC 60 529) and NEMA 1, 12, this Rittal enclosure is built for professional control panel and switchgear assemblies.
Key Features
- Space-Saving Symmetrical Profile: Matching width and depth dimensions simplify internal component layout and allow a baying arrangement on all sides.
- Carbon Steel Construction: Sheet steel base material with triple machining of the surface for maximum operational safety.
- Automatic Potential Equalization: Integrated equalization across all enclosure panels supports consistent grounding continuity.
- IP 55 Protection: Rated IP 55 to both EN 60 529 and IEC 60 529 for dust and splash-water resistance.
- NEMA 1, 12 / UL 50E Type 1, 12 Rating: Dual NEMA and UL 50E type ratings support general-purpose and dust-tight indoor applications.
- IK09 Impact Rating: Reinforced panel construction resists mechanical impact.
- RAL 7035 Finish: Standard RAL 7035 surface finish.
- Complete Hardware Supply: Includes door(s), 2 TS punched rails (18 x 38 mm), enclosure frame, 2 support strips fitted in the enclosure depth, rear panel, mounting plate, roof plate, 4 eyebolts, a 3 mm double-bit lock, and base plates; the right-hand door catch on single-door enclosures may be swapped to the left.
Certifications & Compliance
- IP 55 Rated to EN 60 529
- IP 55 Rated to IEC 60 529
- NEMA 1, 12 Rated Enclosure
- UL 50E Type 1, 12 Rated
- IK09 Impact Protection
Technical Specifications
- Protection Category IP (EN 60 529): IP 55
- Protection Category IP (IEC 60 529): IP 55
- Base Material: Carbon steel
- Number of doors: 1
- Protection Category NEMA: NEMA 1, 12
- 2 supportstrips in depth: 1
- Packaging Unit: 1 pc(s).
- IK Code: IK09
- Type Rating (UL 50E): Type 1, 12
- Color: RAL 7035
- Weight/Packaging Unit: 137 kg
- Dimensions of Mounting Plate (W x H): 699 mm x 1,896 mm
Typical Applications
- Industrial Control Panel Enclosures
- Panel Building and Switchgear Systems
- Baying and Multi-Enclosure Assemblies
- Indoor Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
- Renovation and New Construction Panel Rooms
Why Rittal?
Rittal builds the TS 8 baying system from carbon steel with a triple-machined surface and integrated automatic potential equalization, so panel builders get consistent grounding and a safe, code-compliant enclosure platform. With IP 55, NEMA 1, 12, and UL 50E Type 1, 12 ratings backed by an IK09 impact rating, this Rittal enclosure is engineered for reliable performance in professional electrical and industrial installations.
Manufacturer Resources
Rittal Product Catalog
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Equipment Enclosure
- Product Finish:
- RAL 7035
- Standards:
- NEMA 1, 12
- Configuration:
- Single Door
- Product Material:
- Carbon Steel
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Boxes & Enclosures
- Product Subgroup:
- Enclosures
Rittal 8808500 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the Rittal TS 8 8808500 enclosure be bayed with other enclosures to build a longer lineup?
Yes. The TS 8 8808500 has a symmetrical width-and-depth profile, so it bays on all sides, not just side to side. That means you can run a straight lineup or turn a corner in a panel room without special transition frames, and the matching width and depth keeps internal layout the same from one bay to the next.
2) What size mounting plate comes with the Rittal 8808500, and is the plate included?
A mounting plate is included, and it measures 699 mm x 1,896 mm (W x H). Size your DIN rail runs, panel layout, and wireway off that usable plate area rather than the enclosure's outside dimension. Two TS punched rails (18 x 38 mm) and two support strips fitted in the enclosure depth come with it as well.
3) Is a NEMA 1, 12 enclosure like the Rittal TS 8 okay for outdoor or washdown use?
No. The TS 8 8808500 is rated NEMA 1, 12 and UL 50E Type 1, 12, which is general purpose plus dust-tight and drip-tight for indoor service only. It is not a Type 3R or 4X enclosure, so keep it out of the weather and away from hose-down areas. For outdoor work you want a rainproof or 4X box instead, such as the Square D PowerPact Q circuit breaker enclosure (NEMA 3R) for a breaker, or the Square D EM3570ENC (NEMA 4X) for metering.
4) Do I need to add separate bonding jumpers between the panels of the Rittal TS 8?
The TS 8 has integrated automatic potential equalization across all enclosure panels, with a triple-machined surface at the contact points for grounding continuity. Door, rear panel, roof plate, and frame bond as assembled, so you are not field-installing a jumper on every panel. Your incoming equipment ground and any bonding to a bayed neighbour still get made per your installation drawings.
5) What hardware ships with the Rittal 8808500, and what will I still have to order?
Supplied with the enclosure: the door, 2 TS punched rails (18 x 38 mm), the enclosure frame, 2 support strips in the depth, rear panel, mounting plate, roof plate, 4 eyebolts, a 3 mm double-bit lock, and base plates. Gland plates for your cable entries, climate control, interior light, socket, and any DIN rail or wiring duct beyond the two punched rails are separate.
6) I only need to house a single circuit breaker - is the Rittal TS 8 8808500 overkill?
The TS 8 8808500 is a single-door carbon steel baying system enclosure supplied as a full panel-building platform, with frame, rear panel, mounting plate (699 mm x 1,896 mm), roof plate, two TS punched rails, eyebolts and a double-bit lock, and it can be bayed on all sides. For a one-breaker application, a device-specific enclosure is the closer fit: the Eaton ECC Series circuit breaker enclosure is UL listed for CCV frame type breakers, and the Square D PowerPact Q circuit breaker enclosure is built for PowerPact Q breakers.
7) The Rittal TS 8 8808500 is rated NEMA 1, 12 - what should I use for an outdoor or wet location instead?
The TS 8 8808500 carries IP 55 and NEMA 1, 12 / UL 50E Type 1, 12 ratings, which cover general-purpose and dust-tight indoor service, so it is not the right box for a rain-exposed wall. For outdoor mounting, the Square D PowerPact Q circuit breaker enclosure is a NEMA 3R rated enclosure, and the Square D EM3570ENC enclosure for PowerLogic EM357x meters is rated NEMA 4X. Note that both of those are built around a specific device - a PowerPact Q breaker and an EM357x meter - rather than serving as an open panel-building platform.
8) What does the IP 55 rating on the Rittal TS 8 8808500 actually protect against?
IP 55 to both EN 60 529 and IEC 60 529 means dust-protected and protected against water jets at low pressure, so airborne shop dust and incidental splashing are covered. It is a sealed indoor industrial rating, not submersion or weather exposure. The enclosure also carries an IK09 impact rating for mechanical knocks on the plant floor.
9) Can I hinge the Rittal 8808500 door on the other side if my panel room layout needs it?
The 8808500 is a single-door enclosure, and on single-door TS 8 units the right-hand door catch may be swapped to the left. That lets you reverse which side the door latches so it opens clear of adjacent gear or a wall.
10) What is the closest alternative to the Rittal TS 8 8808500 for a general industrial control panel build?
Among industrial enclosures, the Eaton MVXENC Series industrial electrical enclosure is the nearest general-purpose alternative, in that it is a broad industrial enclosure line rather than a wrapper for one specific device. The difference to weigh is construction and system features: the TS 8 8808500 is sheet steel with a triple-machined surface, integrated automatic potential equalization across all enclosure panels, IK09 impact rating, a RAL 7035 finish, and a symmetrical width-and-depth profile that permits baying on all sides.
11) Can I use the Square D EM3570ENC instead of the Rittal TS 8 8808500 for metering equipment?
Only if the meter is an EM357x. The Square D EM3570ENC is an enclosure for PowerLogic EM357x meters and is rated NEMA 4X, so it is sized and prepped around that meter family. The Rittal TS 8 8808500 is an open equipment enclosure with a 699 mm x 1,896 mm mounting plate and two TS punched rails (18 x 38 mm), so metering gear is mounted to the plate or rails as part of a larger assembly rather than dropped into a dedicated cutout.
12) Which of these enclosures can be ganged together into a multi-section lineup?
The Rittal TS 8 8808500 is the one built for it - it is a baying system enclosure whose matching width and depth dimensions allow a baying arrangement on all sides, with integrated automatic potential equalization carried across all enclosure panels so grounding continuity holds through the lineup. The Eaton ECC Series, Eaton MVXENC Series, Square D PowerPact Q and Square D EM3570ENC enclosures are each described as standalone enclosures for their respective devices or applications.
13) What color is the Rittal 8808500, and will it match enclosures already in my plant?
It is finished in RAL 7035, the light grey standard across industrial control enclosures, so it lines up visually with existing Rittal TS sections and most other RAL 7035 panels in a switchgear room. Base material is sheet carbon steel under that finish.
14) How is the Rittal 8808500 locked, and can I key it to match the rest of my enclosures?
The enclosure ships with a 3 mm double-bit lock insert, the common European panel standard, so one 3 mm double-bit key opens every door across a bayed lineup using the same insert. Rittal lock inserts are interchangeable in the same handle, so a facility standardizing on a different insert can swap it.
15) Does the Rittal 8808500 come as one enclosure or in a multi-pack?
Packaging unit is 1 piece, so one order line is one complete enclosure with its door, frame, panels, mounting plate and hardware. Order one per bay in a multi-section lineup.
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