NEMA 13 Electrical Enclosures

NEMA 13 enclosures are built to withstand indoor industrial applications that require the protection from dust, lint, splashing oil & non-corrosive liquids.

NEMA 13 electrical enclosures protect personnel from hazardous parts or electrical components and likewise provide the same protection to these components from external objects and water wash-downs. Bison Profab creates reliable, safety-forward metal electrical enclosures. Each of our NEMA 13 enclosures are ready to meet your industrial needs. 

Indoor electrical enclosures are essential for the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, automotive, and food and beverage industries.

NEMA 13 electrical enclosures stand up to some of the harshest indoor industrial environments. Your versatile and dependable enclosure protect against:

• Dust
• Lint
• Fibers
• Dirt 
• Splashing Oil
• Water wash-downs
• Dripping water and oils 
• Non-corrosive liquids

Enclosures with the NEMA 13 rating will be free of any unsealed openings or knockouts. This ensures your electrical equipment housed inside is unaffected by the exterior contaminants and liquids.

Even though indoor facilities are free from weather-related concerns, there are still numerous hazards to your electrical equipment. 

NEMA-rated enclosures provide the highest standard of dust protection. The NEMA 13 enclosures capability to protect against sprayed, dripping or seeping liquids decreases your risks even further.

Your indoor electrical enclosure can prevent sensitive or hazardous equipment from:

• Malfunctioning
• Overheating
• Corroding
• Electrocuting users
• Short circuiting 

Keeping out harmful dust and liquids can increase your equipment’s lifespan and keep your employees safe from electrical hazards in the workplace.  

Although some companies may provide the option to order NEMA 13 enclosures in polycarbonate or ABS plastic, Bison Profab exclusively recommends reliable metal fabrication. Plastic does not match the durability and dependability of our high-quality aluminum, stainless steel and steel.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is a premium option that provides excellent corrosion resistance. At Bison, we craft your enclosure from your selected type and gauge of stainless steel to meet NEMA 13 rating requirements. 

Aluminum

Aluminum resists rusts and other forms of corrosion, ensuring the longevity of your electrical enclosure. Due to its lightweight nature, aluminum is easy to install in your indoor facility. Bison uses aluminum alloys to build enclosures that excel in harsh, high heat, high wear environments. 

Carbon Steel

Carbon steel is a resilient and heavy-duty material, perfect for enclosures at risk of damage from impacts. Bison Profab makes NEMA 13 enclosures from cold-rolled carbon steel in order to help meet your thickness and flatness requirements. 

Steel provides heavy-duty protection for enclosures at risk of any impacts. Your steel electrical enclosure  can be made corrosion resistant with a coated finish. 

NEMA 13 enclosures share similar features with NEMA 12enclosures but provide even greater protection. 

While both are designed for indoor industrial applications, NEMA 13 enclosures offer the added benefit of protecting against water washdowns, making them suitable for environments where occasional exposure to liquids is a concern.

Installers love Bison ProFab because our NEMA 13 enclosures fit the application without 11th-hour amendments. The time (and money) saved makes Bison ProFab the best value in the industry.

Not sure which NEMA enclosure to choose? Receive guidance from our applications experts.