Plastic Distribution Boxes | Residential, small commercial buildings | 36-way (Base ▲ 48-way Advanced), 100A (Base ▲ 125A Advanced), 240V (IEC 60947-3), Plastic housing (UL 94 V-0 flame retardant) | Lightweight (12kg), cost-effective, easy installation, modular expandability. | Lower current capacity than metal enclosures (e.g., 100A vs. 200A industrial). |
Metal Enclosed Switchgear | Industrial plants, high-power factories | 200–600A (IEC 61439), 600V, IP54-rated metal housing, arc-resistant construction | High durability, handles heavy loads (e.g., 600A for data centers), robust safety. | Heavy (50–100kg), complex installation, 30–50% costlier than plastic variants. |
Compact Modular Boards | Retail spaces, temporary setups | 16–48 circuits (ISO 7637-2), lightweight aluminum frame, 160A max (EN 61439-2) | Flexible configuration, space-saving (20% smaller than standard panels). | Limited to low-to-medium currents (not for industrial-scale loads). |
High-Capacity Industrial Panels | Factories, large commercial buildings | 600A+, IP65 steel enclosure, integrated protection devices (IEC 60947-2) | Handles extreme loads (e.g., 600A for HVAC systems), rugged for harsh environments. | Bulky (requires 0.5m² space), 50% higher cost than plastic variants. |
Smart Metering Distribution Boards | Smart homes, energy grids | IoT-enabled sensors (IEC 62053), real-time monitoring, 200A, 240V | Energy efficiency tracking, remote diagnostics, automated load balancing. | Requires smart infrastructure (e.g., cloud connectivity), 2x cost of standard boards. |
Explosion-Proof Distribution Boxes | Hazardous environments (chemical plants) | IECEx-certified, flame-resistant materials (ASTM E119), 100A, 240V | Safety-compliant for explosive atmospheres (e.g., oil refineries). | Specialized design increases cost by 40%, limited to niche applications. |