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Properties of SMC Electric Meter Boxes

Our electric meter boxes and cabinets made of fiberglass offer the following advantages:

  • Electrical insulation (high dielectric strength)
  • Good mechanical strength
  • Thermal stability
  • Fire retardant properties
  • Good impact strength
  • Excellent weathering resistance
  • Light weight
  • UV resistance
  • Long life
  • Low cost

 

Indicative properties of Electric Meter Boxes

Protection against water and dustEN IEC 60529 ( IEC 529 )IP 43
Flammability testing ( flame retardant )EN IEC 60707 ( IEC 707)FH1 level
Flammability testing ( flame retardant )UL 94V-0 level ( V0 )
Impact strengthASTM D256 / EN ISO 180> 50 kJ/m2
Tensile StrengthASTM D638 / EN ISO D527-4> 61 MPa
Flexural StrengthASTM D790 / EN ISO 178> 138 MPa
Maximum continuous operating temperatureEN IEC 60216 ( IEC 216 )> 80 °C
Dielectric strengthEN IEC 60243 ( IEC 243 )>12 kV/mm
Electric strength of solid insulating materialsEN IEC 60243 ( IEC 243 )4 kV / 1min
Glow wire test ( fire hazard testing )EN IEC 60695-2-1 ( IEC 695 )960 °C
Needle flame test ( fire hazard testing )EN IEC 60695-2-2 ( IEC 695 )30 sec
Test in hot and dry environment ( Bd test )EN IEC 60068-2-2 ( IEC 68 )100-16 °C - h
Temperature variation test ( Nb test )EN IEC 60068-2-14 ( IEC 68 )-25/+75 °C
Test in hot and wet environment ( Bd test )EN IEC 60068-2-30 ( IEC 68 )55-8 °C - cycles
Salt mist test ( Ka test )EN IEC 60068-2-11 ( IEC 68 )2 weeks

Sampling according to EN IEC 60410 ( IEC 410 ).


MATERIALS

In the past there were electric meter boxes made of aluminum or electric meter boxes made of PVC. On the other hand aluminium is conductive and PVC has low mechanical strength and thermal stability.

So both types were substituted in most cases by electric meter boxes made of fiberglass reinforced polyester (SMC - Sheet Molding Compound), which combine electrical insulation, mechanical strength and thermal stability. Electric meter boxes of SMC are also flame retardant and water-tight, and they offer protection of the electric components against dust.

Safety

Our electric meter boxes are properly designed and manufactured to provide full protection and safety against electric shock or any other risk. Moreover all the external edges of our meter boxes and enclosures (cabinets) are rounded to avoid injury.

 

Electric Meter Boxes Manufacturer - HELCO - Tatoiou Str.54 / Athens / Greece

TEL. +30 210 28 46 958
FAX. +30 210 28 35 431
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