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MCF Series


MCF SERIES
NEMA TYPE 12, 13

Single Door Modular Disconnect Enclosure

 

Application


Ralston’s MCF Series modular disconnect enclosures are designed to provide protection against dust, dirt and oil for items such as: electronic and electrical controls, instrumentation systems, pneumatic, hydraulic, and machine control applications.

 

The MCF can be combined with MCS and MCD Series enclosures to make multi door disconnect enclosures.

Ralston modular enclosures are ideal for use on installations that may require future updates needing the addition of more space. The MCF Series is designed around an advanced frame system with an abundance of features, options and accessories; make the MCF one of the worlds most used modular enclosure.

 

The following disconnects are suitable with the MCF: Allen Bradley 1494 V-H1, Cutler Hammer C361/C371, Westinghouse Flex Shaft, Square D 9422 A1, Siemens FHOH, ITE Siemens Max Flex FHOH and GE TDE 1 & 2.

 

Construction


In addition to its world-renowned frame, all MCF enclosures come complete with installed door, rear wall, roof, and bottom floor plate. The MCF is delivered on a shipping pallet with the width identical to the enclosure to allow the joining of enclosures without removal from the pallet.

 

The 1.75mm frame of the MCF is a seam welded reversed open profile with 25mm hole pattern according to DIN 43660 in addition to an integrated external hole pattern.

 

The 2mm steel door is easily removed by pulling the removable hinge pins from the hidden hinges. Doors are sealed with an extruded one-piece polyurethane gasket and secured closed with a 4 point locking system. The standard DIN type 3mm pin lock can be replaced with optional locking inserts or a variety of swing handles.

 

The removable 1.5mm rear wall and optional sidewalls are held secure with M6 torx screws and are sealed with an extruded one-piece polyurethane gasket. Rear and side walls can be replaced with optional doors. The removable roof and 3 piece bottom plates are also made from 1.5mm steel.

The depth adjustable 3mm galvanized interior mounting panel is packaged on the exterior of the enclosure allowing quick and easy access for panel builders.

 

Finish


All enclosures are phosphatized and finished inside and out with RAL 7035 light grey polyester powder coating with a textured finish.

Standards
 

MCF enclosures are built to the requirements of NEMA type 12 specifications for use with industrial control equipment in ordinary locations, and type 13 for an oil and dust tight enclosure.

 

Special Orders


Custom units made from stainless steel or with special finishes, sizes or punching can be supplied on order.

 

MCF enclosures are approved CSA, UL, CE -IP55 type 12, 13 enclosure.