Eaton 1212 TCS Type 1 Cabinet - NEMA 12, UL/cUL Listed
Part Number: 1212 TCS
Quick Summary
Eaton 1212 TCS Type 1 cabinet provides secure, surface-mounted enclosure for telephone termination equipment in utility cabinets. It addresses the pain of dust ingress, moisture exposure, and mismatched accessories that slow commissioning. UL Listed, cUL Listed and a NEMA 12 rating ensure electrical safety and installation code compliance in harsh environments. As part of Eaton's B-Line series, this surface-mount cabinet streamlines maintenance and supports quick upgrades for utility cabinets. With standard surface mounting, it accelerates deployment, lowers labor costs, and keeps critical telecommunications gear orderly and accessible. Designed to integrate with Eaton B-Line series accessories and standard mounting rails, it reduces part proliferation in the field. Certified construction supports aging infrastructure upgrades without costly replacements. In regulated environments, this cabinet helps meet documentation and traceability requirements for audits.
Product Information
Extended Description
1212 TCS Eaton: Eaton B-Line series utility cabinets, NEMA 12, ANSI 61 gray painted, Protects against contact with enclosed equipment, Steel, Utility cabinets, Type 1 telephone termination cabinet/surface mount, 16 gauge
Product Name
Eaton B-Line series other enclosure accessories
Catalog Number
1212 TCS
UPC
782051108958
Product Length/Depth
8 in
Product Height
8 in
Product Width
8 in
Product Weight
3.8 lb
Certifications
UL Listed NEMA cUL Listed
Application
Protects against contact with enclosed equipment
Material
Steel
Finish color
ANSI 61 gray painted
Mounting method
Surface
Product Category
Utility cabinets
Type
Type 1 telephone termination cabinet
Degree of protection
NEMA 12
Feature: NEMA 12 protection and ANSI 61 gray painted steel construction. Business impact: The enclosure delivers robust protection against dust, splashes, and incidental contact, helping maintain internal components and extending service life in challenging environments. Application: Ideal for utility cabinets and surface-mounted telecom terminations where reliable enclosure integrity reduces maintenance cycles and supports smooth commissioning during plant upgrades. Feature: UL Listed and cUL Listed certifications remove guesswork from safety and compliance. Business impact: Meeting recognized standards minimizes risk during audits and aligns with electrical codes, reducing project delays and avoid rework. Application: Critical in regulated facilities, telecom closets, and service entrances where documented certification accelerates procurement and installation. Feature: Type 1 telephone termination cabinet with surface mounting. Business impact: Enables straightforward installation using existing mounting rails and surface mounts, shortening on-site labor and simplifying retrofits. Application: Fits small-footprint terminations in industrial control rooms, data centers, or field enclosures where space is tight and accessibility matters. Feature: Compact 8 in x 8 in x 8 in footprint and 3.8 lb weight. Business impact: Lightweight, space-efficient design reduces shipping costs and allows rapid replacement or expansion without major structural changes. Application: Suitable for tight spaces in equipment rooms, telecom racks, or utility cabinets that require modular, scalable protection. Feature: Part of Eaton B-Line series with compatibility to a broad accessory ecosystem. Business impact: Streamlines procurement by using a single system; improves upgradability and maintenance with standardized accessories. Application: Integrates with B-Line enclosures, mounting rails, and compatible accessories to support growing telecom termination needs in industrial facilities.
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FAQs
The 1212 TCS is designed for surface mounting and is compatible with industry-standard mounting rails used in utility cabinets. This enables rapid retrofits and straightforward integration with existing infrastructure, reducing on-site labor and allowing you to reuse compatible accessories from Eaton's B-Line series.
The cabinet carries UL Listed and cUL Listed certifications, along with a NEMA 12 protection rating. These markings confirm electrical safety, meet common electrical and building codes, and simplify supplier qualification during audits, minimizing project delays and ensuring reliable operation in industrial environments.
Yes. The 1212 TCS is purpose-built as a Type 1 telephone termination cabinet with a NEMA 12 rating and ANSI 61 gray finish, making it well-suited for telecom terminations in utility rooms, service entrances, and other harsh environments where dust, moisture, and contact protection matter.
The cabinet measures 8 in × 8 in × 8 in and weighs 3.8 lb, offering a compact footprint ideal for tight spaces. This size supports rapid deployment, easier handling during installation, and compatibility with small-footprint telecom terminations and surface-mounted configurations.
The combination of robust protection (NEMA 12), robust certifications (UL/cUL), and compatibility with Eaton B-Line accessories reduces field failures, speeds upgrades, and lowers total cost of ownership. The modular ecosystem simplifies parts stocking and future expansions, delivering measurable life-cycle savings and faster time-to-operate for critical telecom terminations.