Rittal VX 8001.217 Gland plate - zinc-plated, UL Listed
Part Number: 8001217
Quick Summary
VX 8001.217 gland plate from Rittal enables precise floor-space configuration for VX family enclosures. Facilities teams often struggle with achieving reliable potential equalisation and consistent grounding when upgrading modular cabinets. The part is UL Listed for electrical safety and aligns with ETIM EC002620 and ECLASS 27189261 classifications to support procurement. With assembly components and built-in earthing points, it speeds installation, improves chassis stability, and reduces field wiring errors. In practice, it complements VX enclosures, CX pedestals, and IT-ready configurations, delivering scalable grounding and floor-space optimization for industrial control panels. This combination of reliability, compliance, and ease of integration translates to lower lifecycle costs and faster project turnover.
Product Information
Extended Description
8001217 Rittal: VX Gland plate, WD: 1200x175 mm
Article number
VX 8001.217
Product description
For individual configuration of the floor space. Potential equalisation is achieved via assembly components and earthing points.
Material
Sheet steel
Surface finish
Zinc-plated
Supply includes
Assembly parts
Note
At least one sliding plate is required to fully seal a base opening.
Note on Model No.
For one enclosure half only
Dimensions
Width:Â 540 mm | Depth:Â 175 mm
To fit
Enclosure type:Â VX | VX IT | VX SE | CX one-piece console | CX pedestal | Width:Â = 1,200 mm
Packs of
1 pc(s).
Weight/pack
1.4 kg
Customs tariff number
73269098
EAN
4028177948723
ETIM 9
EC002620
ECLASS 8.0
27189261
Product description
VX Gland plate, WD: 1200x175 mm
Material and finish: The gland plate is manufactured from sheet steel and finished with a zinc-plated coating. This provides corrosion resistance and long service life in harsh industrial environments, reducing maintenance downtime. Application: Use in VX family enclosures and CX pedestals where a rigid, durable base plate is required for reliable grounding and floor-space configuration. Size and fit: WD 1200x175 mm with a 1,200 mm enclosure width footprint; 540 mm width and 175 mm depth. Benefit: Precise sizing minimizes gaps and accelerates seal installation, cutting retrofit time and ensuring consistent base sealing. Application: Compatible with VX, VX IT, VX SE and CX modules to simplify upgrades. Grounding and equalisation: Includes assembly components and earthing points for potential equalisation. Benefit: Improves electrical safety, grounding reliability, and fault-path integrity in multi-bay cabinets. Application: Essential for control panels with multiple bays and varied cabling. Packaging and handling: Packs of 1, weight 1.4 kg, enabling easy on-site handling and quick stock replenishment. Benefit: Reduces installation labor and stock complexity, supporting faster project turnaround. Application: Field upgrades and maintenance kits for industrial cabinets. Compatibility and installation notes: Note that at least one sliding plate is required to fully seal a base opening. Benefit: Ensures complete enclosure integrity and dust ingress protection. Application: All VX/VX IT/VX SE and CX configurations requiring a robust gland plate for floor-space management. Certification and procurement: UL Listed supports electrical safety compliance; ETIM EC002620 and ECLASS 27189261 align with digital data exchange and cataloging. Benefit: Streamlined purchasing and consistent supplier data across ERP systems. Application: Broad industrial deployment with formal vendor classifications.
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FAQs
VX 8001.217 is designed to fit VX family enclosures and CX pedestals with a 1,200 mm width. It ships as a single gland plate and includes assembly parts for mounting to standard frames. It supports VX, VX IT, VX SE models and CX configurations, simplifying retrofits and new builds. Proper fit ensures consistent grounding via earthing points and seamless integration with existing base plates.
Key grounding features include potential equalisation via included assembly components and dedicated earthing points. The zinc-plated sheet steel construction offers durable, stable contact surfaces, reducing electrical resistance across the base. This improves safety, ensures compliant fault paths, and supports reliable performance in challenging industrial environments.
Yes. The gland plate supports base openings and, when used with at least one sliding plate, enables a complete seal. It is designed to support floor-space configuration in VX, VX IT, VX SE and CX systems, making it suitable for both new installations and upgrades where enclosure integrity and dust ingress prevention are critical.
Certification includes UL Listed for electrical safety, ensuring reliable grounding performance in control cabinets. It also aligns with ETIM 9 EC002620 and ECLASS 8.0 27189261 classifications to aid procurement and data exchange. The EAN 4028177948723 helps with cataloging and stock management.
Expect a straightforward installation: verify enclosure width, mount the gland plate with assembly parts, connect earthing points for grounding, and add a sliding plate to seal the base opening. Benefits include reduced install time, lower risk of wiring errors, improved grounding reliability, and longer service life due to corrosion resistance, delivering faster project turnover and lower maintenance costs.