Rittal VX 8645.000 Enclosure - IP55, IK10, UL 50E Type 1
Part Number: 8645000
Manufacturer
Rittal
Part number
8645000
Alt Part Number
VX 8645.000
Quick Summary
Rittal VX 8645.000 Enclosure is a rugged baying enclosure system designed to protect electrical control gear in industrial environments. For engineers and procurement teams, wiring, mounting, and future upgrades can become a logistics headache; this enclosure streamlines those steps with a mounting plate, gland plates, and a roomy interior. It meets key certifications in practice, including IP55 protection, IK10 impact resistance, and UL 50E Type 1 compliance, ensuring safety and regulatory alignment. The combination of a robust sheet-steel frame and thoughtful fabrication delivers faster installation, improved reliability, and scalable performance for automation projects and machine design. This translates to reduced field modifications, predictable lead times, and lower total cost of ownership over equipment life cycles.
Product Information
Extended Description
8645000 Rittal: VX Baying enclosure system, WHD: 600x1400x500 mm, sheet steel, with mounting plate, single door at the front
Article number
VX 8645.000
Material
Enclosure frame: Sheet steel, 1.5 mm | Roof: Sheet steel, 1.5 mm | Door: Sheet steel, 2.0 mm | Rear panel: Sheet steel, 1.5 mm | Gland plates: Sheet steel, 1.5 mm | Mounting plate: Sheet steel, 3.0 mm
Surface finish
Enclosure frame: Dipcoat-primed | Door, roof and rear panel: Dipcoat-primed, powder-coated on the outside, textured paint | Mounting plate and gland plates: Zinc-plated
Colour
RAL 7035
Supply includes
Enclosure frame | Door(s) | Door hinged on the right, may be swapped to the left | Roof plate | Rear panel | Gland plates | Mounting plate | 2 punched rails 18 x 39 mm | Lock: 3 mm double-bit
Dimensions
Width: 600 mm | Height: 1,400 mm | Depth: 500 mm
Dimensions mounting plate (W x H)
499 mm x 1,296 mm
Protection category to IEC 60 529
IP 55
Protection category NEMA
NEMA 1
Type rating to UL 50E
Type 1
IK Code
IK10
Number of doors
1
Basic material
Sheet steel
Packs of
1 pc(s).
Weight/pack
73.8 kg
PCF per pack (cradle-to-gate)
181.8 kg CO2 eq (Cat B)
Note on PCF category
Category B: PCF value (cradle-to-gate) based on the product weight, approximately calculated and self-declared
Customs tariff number
94032080
EAN
4028177813779
ETIM 9
EC000261
ETIM 8
EC000261
ECLASS 8.0
27180101
Product description
VX Baying enclosure system, WHD: 600x1400x500 mm, sheet steel, with mounting plate, single door at the front
Feature: Durable sheet steel construction and proven material thickness provide solid mechanical protection. Business impact: Minimizes flex, corrosion, and damage from factory conditions, extending cabinet life and reducing service calls. Application: Ideal for PLC panels and power-distribution enclosures on manufacturing lines. Feature: Integrated mounting plate, gland plates, and two punched rails (18 x 39 mm) simplify interior layout and wiring. Business impact: Cuts installation time and wiring errors, enabling faster project completion and improved reliability. Application: Used in new builds or retrofit projects for machine control cabinets. Feature: Right-hand hinged door with option to swap to the left. Business impact: Provides installation flexibility in tight spaces and facilitates maintenance access. Application: Suitable for equipment rooms with bidirectional workflow or existing hardware constraints. Feature: Comprehensive protection ratings IP55 and IK10, plus NEMA 1 and UL 50E Type 1. Business impact: Ensures compliance with safety and industry standards, reducing testing cycles and warranties. Application: Industrial automation environments with dust, impact risk, and regulatory requirements. Feature: Dimensions 600 mm wide, 1,400 mm high, 500 mm deep; mounting plate 499 x 1,296 mm; weight 73.8 kg; PCF 181.8 kg CO2 eq. Business impact: Defines footprint, transport planning, and sustainability metrics while supporting modular design. Application: Control cabinets for mid- to large-size automation panels.
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FAQs
The VX 8645.000 includes a mounting plate and two punched rails (18x39 mm) to simplify interior layout, speeding up panel assembly and reducing wiring errors during installation. The 499x1296 mm mounting plate dimensions help standardize component placement for PLCs, power distribution, and I/O modules.
The enclosure offers IP55 protection, IK10 impact resistance, NEMA 1 compatibility, and UL 50E Type 1 compliance. These ratings ensure dust and impact protection in industrial settings while meeting common regulatory requirements for control cabinets.
Yes. The door is hinged on the right by default and can be swapped to the left, providing installation flexibility for restricted spaces or existing mounting configurations on the line.
The enclosure measures 600 mm wide, 1,400 mm high, and 500 mm deep, with a mounting plate of 499 mm by 1,296 mm. This geometry supports mid- to large-sized automation panels while keeping overall footprint predictable for line layouts and transport planning.
The unit weighs 73.8 kg per pack, with a cradle-to-gate PCF of 181.8 kg CO2 eq (Cat B), and uses dip-coated and zinc-plated finishes to balance durability with environmental considerations. Its UL 50E Type 1 and IP55/IK10 ratings help meet regulatory and safety requirements for industrial automation projects.