Rittal VX 8617.401 Slide Rail - Zinc-plated for mounting plates

Feature → Business Impact → Application. The VX 8617.401 enables side-entry mounting of the mounting plate, significantly reducing alignment errors and rework in 800 mm wide enclosures, which shortens assembly timelines and improves field reliability for industrial cabinet builds. This translates to measurable efficiency gains on project schedules and safer maintenance access within enclosures & electrical infrastructure workflows. The product uses sheet steel with a zinc-plated finish, delivering corrosion resistance in challenging environments and extending service life in demanding industrial installs, such as control panels and distribution cabinets. This material choice supports long-term durability while keeping maintenance costs lower and replacement cycles predictable in facilities operations. The two-pack format with assembly parts included simplifies logistics and on-site handling, reducing unpacking time and ensuring consistent hardware availability for installers working with mounting plates in tight spaces. It also supports scalable projects by providing predictable stock-keeping and rapid reconfiguration in modular enclosures. Compatibility with W: 800 mm widths and set-forward mounting positions makes it a versatile choice across standard enclosure families, minimizing custom fabrication and accelerating engineering change processes. The PCF category and sustainability data (Cat B) help procurement teams meet internal sustainability goals without compromising performance, and the product’s overall fit reduces total cost of ownership by lowering installation labor and material waste during cabinet retrofits or new builds.