Rittal AE 1033.500 Compact Enclosure 300 x 300 x 210 mm

AE 1033.500 compact enclosure 300 x 300 x 210 mm decoded

The Rittal AE 1033.500 is a single-door, wall-mounted compact enclosure in sheet steel, 300 x 300 x 210 mm (W x H x D), supplied complete with a mounting plate. At 300 x 300 mm it is the small square size of the spray-finished AE range that most often holds a compact control or junction package. Seven Star LLC supplies AE 1033.500 in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier in Muscat, not affiliated with the manufacturer.

The table decodes AE 1033.500 element by element, so a buyer can check it against a drawing or an enquiry.

AE 1033.500 technical specifications

All values are those printed for article AE 1033.500 on the manufacturer product page. Colour, plate sizes and weights are nominal catalogue figures, so confirm them against the technical drawing before cutting any panel.

How the AE 1033.500 enclosure is built

The shell is folded and welded sheet steel, 1.38 mm for the body and 1.5 mm for the door, with a zinc-plated mounting plate of 2 mm. The surface is dipcoat primed and then powder-coated on the outside in textured RAL 7035. A polyurethane seal is foamed in all round the door, and the gland plate in the base lets cables enter without cutting the shell. The door hinge is interchangeable, so the hinging side can be changed on site if the layout asks for it.

At 6.533 kg net (6.878 kg packed), AE 1033.500 is light enough for one person to hold while a second marks the holes. The shell geometry, the door seal and the lock are those of its series, so spare seals and locks follow the family part lists rather than a one-off design.

Protection ratings of AE 1033.500

AE 1033.500 carries IP 66 to IEC 60529, meaning the enclosure is dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets. The article page lists the equivalent NEMA type as NEMA 4, which is the US-style way of saying the box tolerates hose-directed water and windblown dust outdoors. Mechanical impact protection is IK08, equal to 5 joules of impact energy under IEC 62262. The article page lists these approvals for this article: DNV, Lloyd’s Register, UL + C-UL (listed). Check the certificate that matches your project before you rely on a marine or listed rating, because approvals are tied to the article number and the configuration.

Internal space and mounting layout of AE 1033.500

The enclosure has an outer volume of roughly 18900 litres. The mounting plate measures 254 x 275 mm, which gives about 0.07 m² of panel for DIN rail, terminals, contactors and drives. The door and body walls take space too, so the usable clearance behind the door is smaller than the 210 mm outer depth suggests; keep a margin for cable bend radius and for components that stand proud of the rail.

A footprint of 254 x 275 mm is enough for a small PLC with two or three I/O modules, a 24 V supply and a row of terminal blocks, but not for a motor starter group with its heat. Because only one cam lock is fitted, keep the door light; for heavier internal gear use a taller body with two locks.

Selection and ordering checklist for AE 1033.500

• Confirm the free panel area: 254 x 275 mm must hold every device plus wiring duct and spare room.
• Check outdoor exposure against IP 66 and NEMA 4; add a canopy where direct sun or a hot wall is expected.
• Match the lock: 1 cam lock with 3 mm double-bit inserts; plan the key or insert type with the site rules.
• Plan cable entry: the number and size of cable glands and where they will be drilled. Seal every cut-out to the same IP class.
• Compare dissipated power with the shell surface; a cooling or ventilation accessory may be needed above a few hundred watts in hot rooms.
• Check wall strength and fixing method for a net weight of 6.533 kg plus the installed equipment.

For AE 1033.500 the outer volume of about 18900 litres and the 254 x 275 mm plate should hold your devices with roughly a third of the plate left free for wiring ducts and later additions. If the free area drops below that, step up to the next size in the table further down.

Installation, commissioning and maintenance of AE 1033.500

• Unpack and inspect the door seal and paint before mounting; report transport damage at once.
• Fix the enclosure to a flat surface with the mounting hardware so the shell is not twisted, because a twisted body lets the door seal leak.
• Drill cable entries in the gland plate or the sides only after layout is final, and deburr and seal each opening.
• Bond the door and mounting plate to protective earth with proper straps, following local electrical rules.
• During commissioning, close the door fully and check that the seal is evenly compressed; a gap shows as a light line along the edge.
• In service, inspect the seal, hinges and lock once or twice a year, and clean the surface with a mild detergent.

Record the key or insert type and keep a spare set with the maintenance team; a lost key on a sealed panel usually means cutting the lock.

Typical applications of AE 1033.500 in Oman and the GCC

In Oman it is a typical local junction or marshalling box on a skid, a pump panel or a metering package, where a few dozen signals are gathered before the trunk cable returns to the control room. The IP 66 shell copes with washdown water and with fine desert dust that works its way into thinner boxes.

Large enclosures need planning for transport, lifting and the route through doors and stairwells; confirm the access path to the final position before the order is placed.

AE family sizes near AE 1033.500

AE 1033.500 belongs to a graded series in which width, height, depth and the lock layout change step by step. The neighbouring articles in the table below show how this body compares in size, so you can check whether a smaller or a deeper box would still fit your equipment.

Sizes shown are taken from the manufacturer catalogue pages; other sizes, colours and accessories exist, so ask if your layout needs something different.

Information to send with an RFQ for AE 1033.500

A short enquiry saves a round of questions. Please include:

• Exact article number AE 1033.500 and the quantity.
• Installation site: indoor or outdoor, sun exposure, wall or pillar, coastal or inland.
• Equipment to be mounted and its total dissipated power in watts.
• Cable entry plan: number, size and side of glands.
• Lock and key requirement, plus any padlock or handle upgrade.
• Approvals or inspection documents your project requires.
• Delivery location in Oman or the GCC and the date needed.

Documents and quotation

A technical details document for AE 1033.500 is attached on this page; it carries the dimension drawing and is valid for the whole size range shown there, so cross-check the article number printed on it.

Send the part number AE 1033.500 and the quantity to Seven Star LLC and we will confirm availability, lead time and delivery to your site in Oman or the GCC.