CA-BC VFD enclosures

[PaulL]

I've been screwing my VFDs to the wall and running armored cable to them from both supply and to the motors. But at the VFD itself there's no good way to tuck away the conductors. Clearly these things need to be in grounded cabinets.
I'm not sure I need DIN rails in there as most of my setups are dirt simple - power in, power out, and one CAT-4 cable for control signals. I need at least 3 cabinets at this point.

Any good recommendations and sources for such cabinets?

Paul

 

[PaulL]

Though all three machines are on the same wall and same 220v circuit. So I could gang all three in one cabinet with power distribution in there as well. So I'm open to a solution in that direction as well.

 

[Darren]

I usually get them on ebay. The one on my large lathe is actually a pneumatics control cabinet. I got it brand new, in box very cheap on ebay.

If you are wall mounting them, you could probably use any steel cabinet as long as its not going to be inspected.

 

[Dabbler]

I paid over 100$ for an 8X8X8 electrical box with knockouts. this was before you could easily get alternatives on the web. I'm sure you can do better even at an electrical supply place nowadays.

If you are wall mounting them, you could probably use any steel cabinet as long as its not going to be inspected.

The only requirement is that they close with screws or is lockable. Not that any of them is ever locked, but that *used* to be the rule (my CEC is now 10 years out of date)

 

[whydontu]

How big? Guy in Langley is selling 10x10x6 boxes for $4 each

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[PaulL]

How big? Guy in Langley is selling 10x10x6 boxes for $4 each

Dang. I could take 4. Adding the ferry trip that would be down $52 each, not counting time and meals.

[Edit: add image, lol]

 

[DavidR8]

@PaulL I'm going to Abbotsford on Sunday to pick up the Honda.
Could maybe pick these up on the way back?

 

[PaulL]

@PaulL I'm going to Abbotsford on Sunday to pick up the Honda.
Could maybe pick these up on the way back?

That would be amazing! Heck, at $4 I'd take 5 and have a spare or two.

 

[DPittman]

Make your own?

 

[DavidR8]

I’m picking up five for Paul on Sunday.

 

[jcdammeyer]

I’m picking up five for Paul on Sunday.

Me me me me me me me.....

Actually not me. What I need for the robot arm has to be a bit deeper.

https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/bud-industries/NBF-32026/2328539

 

[Susquatch]

Actually not me. What I need for the robot arm has to be a bit deeper.
https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/bud-industries/NBF-32026/2328539

Did you see the lead time on that box? Donkey pack from East China then a row boat across the Pacific would be faster.

 

[slow-poke]

Did you see the lead time on that box? Donkey pack from East China then a row boat across the Pacific would be faster.

I'm seeing 443 in stock?

Most of the time, Bud does not offer step files (3D modelling). Hammond seems to have a step file for everything. Seems I'm forever trying to squeeze 10 kg of stuff into a 5 kg box and modelling before ordering helps.

 

[Susquatch]

I'm seeing 443 in stock?

Missed that. Not enough coffee in me yet......

 

[Hacker]

I've been screwing my VFDs to the wall and running armored cable to them from both supply and to the motors. But at the VFD itself there's no good way to tuck away the conductors. Clearly these things need to be in grounded cabinets.
I'm not sure I need DIN rails in there as most of my setups are dirt simple - power in, power out, and one CAT-4 cable for control signals. I need at least 3 cabinets at this point.

Any good recommendations and sources for such cabinets?

Paul

I stop in at the Habitat For Humanity Reuse Store. They sometimes have them there. I usually stop in once a month to see what they have and the prices are very good. I have used control cabinets from fire alarms and Alarm systems. This one has a vfd and the controls for my rotary phase converter in it. Nice door that swings open.

 

[PaulL]

Habitat For Humanity Reuse Store

That is an excellent suggestion! Thanks!

 

[Susquatch]

I stop in at the Habitat For Humanity Reuse Store.

NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS would I have thought to go there for that! I LOVE IT.

Gunna stop in there on my way home.

Alarm/Fire Panel Box is prolly PERFECT!

THANK YOU @Hacker !!!!

 

[DPittman]

NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS would I have thought to go there for that! I LOVE IT.

Gunna stop in there on my way home.

Alarm/Fire Panel Box is prolly PERFECT!

THANK YOU @Hacker !!!!

I was in the Habitat for Humanity store once in Edmonton and I was amazed at all the stuff they had. I wish I could frequent one more often.

 

[Susquatch]

I stop in at the Habitat For Humanity Reuse Store.

Dragged my bride in there today. BIG MISTAKE. I'm just glad we were in the car not the truck....... No electrical boxes this visit. I'll go alone next time......

 

[Hacker]

Dragged my bride in there today. BIG MISTAKE. I'm just glad we were in the car not the truck....... No electrical boxes this visit. I'll go alone next time......

Interesting place. you never know what you are going to find. I have picked up solder, cutting oil and electrical parts there as well. We also donate items that I don't need anymore.