What is NEMA and UL?

NEMA and UL are standards writing organizations. To help ensure adherence to prescribed manufacturing methods and materials specifications, UL sends site inspectors to manufacturers. NEMA does not require independent testing and leaves compliance up to the manufacturer.

What is UL Type 4X?

Type 4X. Indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of protection against splashing water, windblown dust and rain, and hose directed water; undamaged by the formation of ice on the enclosure; resists corrosion.

What are the types of NEMA?

Nema Rating Buying Guide

• Type 1: General purpose enclosures constructed for indoor use.
• Type 3R: Intended for outdoor use.
• Type 4: Weather tight (weatherproof) enclosures.
• Type 4X: Same as Type 4 except constructed from corrosion-resistant material.

What’s the difference between NEMA 1 and Ul 1?

Most of the enclosure kits currently available in the market are rated “NEMA Type 1 or NEMA 1” only and are not “UL Type 1”, meaning they do not comply with UL/ NEC specifications. It is suggested that checking the drives supplier is advisable to determine the UL listings applicable on their kits and NEC compliant installation.

Where to find IP, NEMA and UL rating codes?

Anaheim, CA 92807 USA 1 www.anaheimautomation.com 714-992-6990 714-992-0471, Fax IP, NEMA and UL Rating Codes The International Protection Rating, sometimes referred to as an Ingress Protection rating, is a set of codes used to define specific levels of protection.

Are there different types of electrical enclosures in NEMA?

NEMA has described a number of different types of electrical enclosures, defined in NEMA ICS 6: Enclosures standard. NEMA and UL do have differing definitions of what is included in each rating, however. For the purpose of this comparison, the NEMA terms will be used. Type 1 is the baseline for both organizations.

Do you need an ul type 1 drive?

Overall UL & NEC compliance requires that such an enclosure must be at least rated “UL Type 1.” Therefore, the desired minimum Installation requirement is a UL Listed drive + UL Type 1 enclosure / kit.