Rittal Rittal AE Series   Benefits at a glance:Sheet steel enclosure dipcoat-primed and powder-coated for high corrosion protection
  • Sheet steel gland plates for self-assembly may be exchanged for various pre-punched plates for simple cable entry  
  • Labelled mounting plate for simple, flexible installation options Rear face with holes, prepared for wall mounting bracket or direct wall mounting  
  • System mounting block for additional, individual depth population 
  • Multi-folded enclosure protection channel prevents the ingress of dirt and water when the door is opened  
  • Perforated mounting strips in the door for fast attachment of support strips, cable conduit holders and covers  
  • PE conductor connection facilities on the enclosure, door and mounting plate 
  • Interchangeable door hinge with no need for machining in single-door enclosures 
Rittal AE Series Approvals – Sheet steel: ULCSATÜVGermanischer LloydRussian Maritime Register of ShippingLloyds Register of ShippingBureau VeritasVDE Compact enclosures AE Rittal AE Series 1 Enclosure protection channel Specifically designed to drain water, so that moisture does not collect against the seal Prevents the ingress of dust and dirt when the door is opened Additional protection for the high-quality PU foam seal  Rittal AE Series 2 Mounting plate Simple one-man assembly even with free-standing enclosures, by screwing a combination bolt and lock nut into position Printed pitch pattern allows fast machining and positioning  Rittal AE Series 3 Perforated door strips For universal door installations For reliable cable routing from the door to the enclosure  Rittal AE Series 4 Interchangeable door hinge The door hinge is easily swapped to the opposite side in single-door enclosures No machining required, since the holes are integrated and sealed with stoppers Rittal AE Series 5 PU foam seal Seamlessly foamed-in Temperature-resistant from –20 °C to +80 °C May be over-painted and briefly stove-enamelled at up to 180 °C   Rittal AE Series 6 Gland plate Sheet steel for simple machining, supplied loose Integrated, automatic potential equalisation via selftapping screws May be exchanged for gland plates with metal or plastic knockouts for simple, fast cable routing  Rittal AE Series 7 System assembly block For the assembly of punched rails, top hat rails and C rails (e.g. for a second mounting level)  For reliable cable routing from the door to the enclosure  Rittal AE Series 8 Lock Wide selection of different lock systems Cam, may be exchanged for: – Mini-comfort handle– Plastic handles– T handles– Lock inserts– Lock cylinder inserts Locking rod may be exchanged for Ergoform-S handle Cam may be secured with semi-cylinder lock  Rittal AE Series Optimum surface protection  Triple surface treatment provides optimum corrosion protection. Maximum quality is achieved in three stages:  1st phase: Nanoceramic primer  2nd phase: Electrophoretic dipcoat priming  3rd phase: Textured powder coating  1.Sheet steel with triple surface treatment after 180 hours salt spray testing 2.Standard powder-coated sheet steel after 180 hours salt spray testing  Equipped for practical use Depending on the chosen version, compact enclosures AE are prepared for: 
  • Use of eyebolts 
  • Wall mounting  
  • Base/plinth mounting 
Earthing
  • Easily accessible earthing bolt on the body  
  • Door earthing via perforated door strip 
  • Earth straps in various cross-sections and lengths available as accessories
 Design variants Compact enclosures AE are also available in the following variants:
  • Stainless steel
  • For applications in potentially explosive atmospheres  
  • IP 69K For network applications with 482.6 mm (19˝) attachment level 
Compact enclosures AE Rittal AE Series Interior installation rail
  • Retrospective interior installation without machining  
  • Suitable for time-saving mounting on the sides, base and roof areas  
  • Variable with two rows of TS 8 system punchings, creates additional mounting space  
  • TS 8 system punchings allow TS 8 accessories to be used 
  • Automatic potential equalisation 
  • May still be fitted after installation of the mounting plates  
  • Mounting option for door-operated switch and door stay 
Wall mounting bracket
  • For fast, time-saving attachment to the enclosure from the outside 
  • Simply insert the expandable dowel into the hole in the enclosure from the outside, and screw-fasten the wall bracket from the outside. In this way, the pre-configured enclosure may be transported to the installation site and the wall bracket secured without opening the enclosure
Baying kit
  • For baying AE wall-mounted enclosures  
  • Special screws and nuts for fast, simple assembly without thread-tapping  
  • Sealing foam with a pre-defined size ensures a permanent seal between the enclosures  
  • Comprised of bayable self-adhesive sealing elements and corner pieces, for individual adaptation to various enclosure sizes 
Compact enclosures AE
  • Lock system
  • Individual lock concepts with semi-cylinders in the Mini-Ergoform or Ergoform handle  
  • T handles and handles with security locks 
  • Many other variants such as: − Sealed lock cover − Cover for padlocks/multi-locks − Semi-cylinder lock are possible
Rittal AE Series Rain canopy For semi-outdoor applications Reinforces protection against the influence of weather in protected outdoor areas Roof slope prevents liquid from collecting  Door variants
  • Coordinated range of viewing windows and operating panels 
  • Glazed doors with full viewing window to replace the standard door  
  • Operating panel to accommodate buttons, switches or display devices  
  • Viewing window for display panel to protect the installed equipment 
Rittal AE Series Cable entry
  • Gland plates with knockouts in sheet steel and plastic 
  • Gland plates with membranes for a broad spectrum of cable diameters 
  • Connector gland for fitting pre-assembled connectors with a high protection category