Eaton PBCS3 Push Button Enclosures - NEMA 12 Rating
Part Number: PBCS3
Quick Summary
Eaton B-Line series push button enclosures protect control stations in industrial panels, delivering rugged, surface-mounted protection for small machinery. Maintenance teams struggle with balancing enclosure access against dust, moisture, and downtime. These enclosures deliver a NEMA 12 rating, are manufactured from 14-gauge carbon steel, and incorporate an oil-resistant gasket with a removable screw cover. Originating in the US, they offer a surface-mount option with external mounting feet for quick, repeatable installations, reducing commissioning time and total cost. They pair well with contemporary control setups in manufacturing lines, providing reliable enclosure performance while supporting straightforward service and modernization initiatives.
Product Information
Extended Description
PBCS3 Eaton: Eaton B-Line series push button enclosures, 3.25" height, 4.81" length, 8.5" width, NEMA 12, Screw cover, PBCS enclosure, Surface mounted, Small single door, External mounting feet, Carbon steel, Oil-resistant gasket
Product Name
Eaton B-Line series push button enclosures
Catalog Number
PBCS3
UPC
782051701708
Product Length/Depth
4.81 in
Product Height
3.25 in
Product Width
8.5 in
Product Weight
4.4 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
PBCS enclosure
Cover type
Screw
Mounting method
Surface
Mounting hole details
External mounting feet
Special features
Removable cover, recessed pull ring, plated screws
NEMA Rating
12
Country of origin
US
Feature → Business Impact → Application: Carbon steel construction with a 14 gauge wall provides robust mechanical protection while keeping weight manageable, improving panel reliability and reducing replacement costs in harsh environments. Surface mounting with external mounting feet simplifies installation on uneven surfaces, enabling faster deployment in retrofits and new builds. The removable cover and recessed pull ring accelerate field service, reducing downtime during maintenance while preserving protection. An oil-resistant gasket enhances ingress protection for dusty and oily environments, lowering lifecycle maintenance costs and frequency of gasket replacements. The small single-door design with a screw cover supports compact control panels and rapid component access, enabling quick reconfiguration of control logic. Plated screws improve corrosion resistance in moderate environments and contribute to longer enclosure life, supporting total cost of ownership reductions for OEM and end-user projects.
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FAQs
The PBCS3 is a surface-mounted enclosure with external mounting feet, designed for quick, repeatable installations on flat or irregular surfaces. The screw cover facilitates field servicing without compromising enclosure integrity, and the compact footprint simplifies integration into existing control panels.
The enclosure measures 3.25 in in height, 4.81 in in depth, and 8.5 in in width, with a 14 gauge carbon steel wall and ANSI 61 gray painted finish. It weighs approximately 4.4 lb and features a small single-door design with a removable cover for rapid access.
PBCS3 carries a NEMA 12 rating, which suits indoor applications with dust and light liquid exposure. It is not specified for outdoor weather exposure or heavy moisture conditions; for harsher environments, consider additional protective enclosures or climate control measures.
Distinctive features include the removable screw cover, recessed pull ring, oil-resistant gasket, and external mounting feet, all packaged in a 14 gauge carbon steel shell with a compact small-door design. These attributes streamline maintenance, retrofit work, and panel consolidation without sacrificing protection.
Official documentation is available via Eaton’s resources: Pushbutton-enclosure-operator.pdf and the Eaton Specification Sheet for PBCS3, which provide installation guidelines, dimensions, and material specifications to support design and procurement decisions.