Eaton PBC3 Push Button Enclosures - NEMA 12 Rating
Part Number: PBC3
Quick Summary
The Eaton PBC3 push button enclosures protect control panels in harsh industrial environments, housing push button devices within a rugged, surface-mounted package. Maintenance and access challenges in tight spaces often slow panel upgrades and increase downtime, making a service-friendly enclosure essential. This B‑Line series unit carries a NEMA 12 rating for dust and oil protection and is built from 14‑ga carbon steel with an ANSI 61 gray painted finish, delivering durability, long service life, and installation flexibility. Its hinged cover, external mounting feet, and removable features support quick servicing, while the compact small single door design suits tight installations in manufacturing and process-control applications. It’s a reliable baseline for modern control stations where uptime matters.
Product Information
Extended Description
PBC3 Eaton: Eaton B-Line series push button enclosures, 6.25" height, 6.37" length, 7.25" width, NEMA 12, Hinged cover, PBC enclosure, Surface mount, Small single door, External mounting feet, Carbon steel, Oil-resistant gasket
Product Name
Eaton B-Line series push button enclosures
Catalog Number
PBC3
UPC
782051701623
Product Length/Depth
6.37 in
Product Height
6.25 in
Product Width
7.25 in
Product Weight
5.9 lb
Compliances
Not Applicable
Certifications
Not Applicable
Material
Carbon steel
Wall thickness
14 gauge
Finish color
Painted
Color
ANSI 61 gray
Style
Small single door
Model
PBC enclosure
Cover type
Hinged
Mounting method
Surface
Mounting hole details
External mounting feet
Closure type
Hinged
Special features
Removable cover, recessed pull ring, plated screws
NEMA Rating
12
Country of origin
US
NEMA 12 protection with 14‑ga carbon steel construction provides durable dust and oil ingress protection, translating to longer service life and lower maintenance costs in dusty or lubricated environments. This directly supports uptime and reduces preventive-maintenance intervals for critical control panels in packaging lines and manufacturing floors. The hinged cover and removable features enable fast internal access, cutting maintenance time by minutes per service event and minimizing production disruption. Surface mounting with external feet offers flexible installation on walls or equipment racks, simplifying retrofits where space is limited in control rooms or machine frames. An ANSI 61 gray painted finish improves visibility and identification of enclosures in busy facilities, supporting compliance with plant-standard color coding while reducing misidentification during audits. Exterior mounting feet and plated screws enhance mounting stability and corrosion resistance in damp environments, delivering safer, long‑term performance for process controls. Removable cover and recessed pull ring streamline door operation, enabling technicians to service push-button devices quickly without removing the enclosure entirely.
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FAQs
The PBC3 is designed for standard push-button assemblies used with Eaton B-Line enclosures and other compatible control devices. Its surface-mount design, external mounting feet, and recessed pull ring provide straightforward alignment and serviceability, while the 14‑ga carbon steel body accepts common hardware to secure switches, pilot lights, and related control components without modifying the enclosure.
Key specs include a height of 6.25 in, length of 6.37 in, width of 7.25 in, and a weight around 5.9 lb. The enclosure is constructed from 14‑gauge carbon steel with an ANSI 61 gray finish, supports surface mounting, and features a hinged, removable cover with external feet for mounting flexibility and ease of maintenance.
The PBC3 carries a NEMA 12 rating, which provides protection against dust and light splashes of oil in indoor or semi-enclosed environments. It is not specified as IP-rated for direct outdoor exposure. For outdoor use or washdown environments, verify additional sealing, mounting, or enclosure enclosures rated for higher ingress protection and environmental exposure.
Its surface-mount capability combined with external mounting feet allows mounting on walls or equipment surfaces without bulky brackets. The hinged cover enables quick access to internal components, while the removable cover and plated screws simplify servicing without disassembly, reducing downtime during maintenance and upgrades in compact control rooms or machine lines.
The combination of durable carbon steel construction, an oil-resistant gasket, and a removable cover supports long service life and faster maintenance. The enclosure’s design minimizes downtime during component replacement, reduces the frequency of service interruptions, and aligns with standard plant practices for color, finish, and mounting, delivering predictable maintenance planning and total cost of ownership benefits.