Rittal VX 8604.450 Enclosure - IP55 IK10

The VX 8604.450 uses a sheet steel enclosure frame (1.5 mm) with a 1.5 mm roof and rear panel, plus a 2.0 mm door and a 3.0 mm mounting plate, creating a sturdy base for critical electronics. This structural strength translates to enhanced uptime and better protection against impacts and environmental ingress on busy shop floors. The protection class IP55 and IK10 rating specifically reduce dust ingress and mechanical damage, supporting compliant operation in harsh environments and enabling longer service intervals for fielded control systems. Surface finish combines zinc-magnesium coating and powder coating for the frame with textured powder coating on the door, roof, and rear panel, delivering superior corrosion resistance in coastal, humid, or chemically challenging settings. The system includes a mounting plate (499 mm x 1,896 mm), two punched rails (18 x 39 mm), and a right-hinged door that can be swapped to left, accelerating on-site configurations and future rework. Dimensions (W x H x D) of 600 x 2,000 x 400 mm align with common enclosure footprints, while the mounting plate supports easy subsystem integration and cable management. Gland plates and enclosure components are all designed to align with VX baying enclosure systems, ensuring seamless compatibility and scalable expansion as panel layouts evolve. Overall, this enclosure reduces installation complexity, lowers operating costs, and supports compliant, safe control cabinet designs across automation and manufacturing environments.