Overview
The Hoffman E6PB is a robust steel pushbutton enclosure designed to mount and protect control circuits in machine tool, automotive, and process control installations. This NEMA 12/IP65 rated enclosure provides reliable protection against dust, moisture, and incidental contact in indoor industrial environments.
Key Features
- Six 30.5-mm (1.2-inch) square hole cutouts for pushbuttons and switches
- 14-gauge steel construction with ANSI 61 gray polyester powder paint finish
- Ground smooth, continuously welded seams eliminate sharp edges
- Internal detachable hinge holds cover open during wiring and commissioning
- Wall-mount configuration with external welded-on brackets
- Compatible with 30.5-mm and 22.5-mm pushbutton and switch devices
Technical Specifications
- Model: E6PB
- Material: Steel, 14 gauge
- Finish: ANSI 61 gray polyester powder paint (inside and out)
- Cutout Holes: 6 (square, 30.5-mm diameter)
- External Height: 9.5 inches (241.3 mm)
- External Width: 6.25 inches (159 mm)
- External Depth: 3 inches (76 mm)
- NEMA Rating: NEMA 12, 13; NEMA 4X (stainless steel variant)
- IP Rating: IP65
- Cover: Hinged, screw-on
- Mounting: Wall mount with external brackets
- Certifications: UL 508A Listed (Type 12, 13); cUL Listed per CSA C22.2 No. 94; IEC 60529
Typical Applications
The Hoffman E6PB is widely used in industrial control panels, machinery control stations, and process automation systems. Common applications include:
- Machine tool control stations
- Motor start/stop and emergency stop controls
- Manufacturing equipment interface boxes
- Automotive assembly line control points
- Process automation pushbutton stations
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Oil-tight 30.5-mm and 22.5-mm pushbuttons
- Industrial pilot lights and indicator lamps
- Standard relay and contactor terminal blocks
- Heavy-duty industrial switches and selectors
- Wall-mount installation in control rooms and machine areas
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Hoffman E6PB is a standard-configuration model within the nVent Hoffman E Series. While not a direct replacement for other manufacturers’ enclosures without modification, it shares dimensional and functional similarity with other six-hole 30.5-mm pushbutton enclosures in the industrial controls market. Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering.
Works With
- Siemens control devices and pushbuttons
- Allen-Bradley pilot devices
- Schneider Electric industrial controls
- Omron selector switches and pushbuttons
- General-purpose industrial relays and contactors
- Standard control circuit wiring and terminal lugs
