Rittal VX 8686.000 Enclosure - 600x1800x600 IP55, IK10
Part Number: 8686000
Manufacturer
Rittal
Part number
8686000
Alt Part Number
VX 8686.000
Quick Summary
Rittal VX 8686.000 Enclosure is a robust baying enclosure system designed for electrical control panels in industrial automation environments. This product addresses the challenge of delivering durable protection while enabling efficient interior installation. It integrates IP55 ingress protection, IK10 impact resistance, UL 50E Type 1 compatibility, and NEMA 1 protection, meeting global standards for factory and process settings. By combining a ready-to-go mounting plate, gland plates, two punched rails, and a hinged door option, it reduces installation time and wiring complexity. The enclosure is ideal for control cabinets that require scalable layouts, straightforward service access, and long-term reliability in harsh environments, helping lower downtime and total cost of ownership.
Product Information
Extended Description
8686000 Rittal: VX Baying enclosure system, WHD: 600x1800x600 mm, sheet steel, with mounting plate, single door at the front
Article number
VX 8686.000
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: 1,800 mm | Depth: 600 mm
Dimensions mounting plate (W x H)
499 mm x 1,696 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
92.3 kg
PCF per pack (cradle-to-gate)
227.4 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
4028177813816
ETIM 9
EC000261
ETIM 8
EC000261
ECLASS 8.0
27180101
Product description
VX Baying enclosure system, WHD: 600x1800x600 mm, sheet steel, with mounting plate, single door at the front
The VX 8686.000 delivers a compact, ready-to-configure enclosure footprint with WHD 600x1800x600 mm, sheet steel construction, and a mounting plate plus gland plates. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The heavy-gauge frame and door (1.5 mm frame, 2.0 mm door) provide robust protection, reducing panel damage in harsh factory floors and enabling longer service intervals in automation cells. This translates to lower maintenance costs and higher uptime in assembly lines and process equipment housings. Feature → Application: The right-hinged door (swap to left) and included punched rails simplify component mounting and field updates, supporting modular control architectures in growing machine fleets. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The textured powder outside with primed surfaces enhances corrosion resistance and field customization, speeding installation campaigns and reducing repaint cycles in outdoor or damp environments. Feature → Application: IP55 and IK10 ratings deliver reliable ingress protection and impact resilience, ensuring compliance with plant safety standards while protecting sensitive drives and controllers. Feature → Business Impact → Application: With 92.3 kg per pack and a 1-piece packing, this enclosure integrates into scalable lines while allowing easy handling and predictable logistics in warehousing and installation projects. Including mounting plate, gland plates, two rails and a door, the VX 8686.000 offers an out-of-the-box, installation-ready solution that minimizes BOM overhead and accelerates time-to-operational readiness.
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FAQs
The VX 8686.000 ships with a front door hinged on the right by default and provides a mechanism to swap to a left-hand hinge if required. Begin by securing mounting rails and the mounting plate, then align the rear panel and gland plates before snapping the door into place. This layout supports straightforward retrofits and minimizes service downtime during changes to cabinet orientation or equipment upgrades.
VX 8686.000 is designed to meet multiple global standards: IP55 ingress protection, IK10 impact resistance, UL 50E Type 1 compatibility, and NEMA 1 protection. These certifications matter because they confirm suitability for dusty, humid, and high-traffic industrial environments, support regulatory compliance in manufacturing facilities, and reduce risk when assembling panels for diverse markets.
Yes. The enclosure includes two punched rails (18 x 39 mm) and a mounting plate (499 x 1,696 mm) to accommodate typical DIN-rail mounted components and modular devices. This compatibility streamlines interior wiring, reduces the need for custom fabrication, and supports scalable automation layouts without compromising on protection or accessibility.
Protection is enabled by IP55 ingress protection and IK10 impact resistance, supplemented by powder-coated exterior surfaces and zinc-plated gland plates for corrosion resistance. The combination protects sensitive drives, PLCs, and power electronics from dust and moisture while maintaining functional access for maintenance and upgrades in demanding environments.
The enclosure supports faster installation due to ready-to-use mounting plate, gland plates, and rails, reducing assembly time and on-site modifications. Enhanced protection lowers failure rates, extends equipment life, and minimizes downtime, which translates to lower maintenance costs and a faster return on investment for plants upgrading control cabinets or expanding line capacity.