Appleton™ WYW and O-Z/Gedney™ YW Type Hinged Cover Boxes
Appleton™ WYW and O-Z/Gedney™ YW Type Hinged Cover Boxes
Appleton™ WYW and O-Z/Gedney™ YW Type hinged cover junction or pull boxes are raintight, watertight, dust-tight, cast iron boxes designed for surface mounting and feature an overlapping cover. They are used to protect personnel against accidental contact with enclosed electrical devices or connections and to protect the enclosed devices or connections against specified external conditions. They also serve as intermediate pulling and splicing points in a conduit system. They are ideal for use when the equipment within the box has to be inspected frequently or easy access is required. They are suitable for use indoors, outdoors, or where subject to rain, dripping or splashing water or hose-directed water.
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Raintight, watertight, dust-tight. Suitable for a variety of applications
These boxes are listed by Underwriters Laboratories and Canadian Standards Association as Type 4. Neoprene gasket located between cover and box
Cast metal enclosure means one piece construction. No spot-welded seams like those found in formed sheet metal boxes
Greater mechanical strength. Thicker walls make them more suitable for drilling and tapping at the factory or in the field
Cast metal enclosures will provide long life, are inherently corrosion resistant, are able to withstand more mechanical abuse and have the lowest initial cost
Mounting lugs are provided on all surface mounted boxes. Boxes up to 12” x 6” have 2 mounting lugs. Larger boxes have 4 mounting lugs. All mounting lugs will be located on the long sides of the box, unless otherwise specified
Raintight boxes are constructed to withstand a beating rain
Watertight boxes (NEMA Type 4) are constructed to prevent the entry of water under extreme conditions of weather
Dust-tight boxes are constructed to provide a degree of protection against dust and falling dirt
Boxes have a post in each corner and allowances must be made for them when conduit entrances are to be located close to a corner
Wide selection of sizes and locations for drilled-and-tapped and slip-hole conduit entrances
Hinges are always located on the long side of the box and unless otherwise specified on the right side. Three-rivet anchoring of hinges and bolt/wing nut fasteners. The hinges are adjusted at the factory for proper gasket pressure, but can be readjusted
