Rittal AE 1050.500 Compact Enclosure 500 x 500 x 210 mm

AE 1050.500 compact enclosure 500 x 500 x 210 mm decoded

The Rittal AE 1050.500 is a single-door, wall-mounted compact enclosure in sheet steel, 500 x 500 x 210 mm (W x H x D), supplied complete with a mounting plate. With a 500 x 500 mm face and only 210 mm depth it is a shallow mid-size body, useful where the wall space is generous but the depth is not. Seven Star LLC supplies AE 1050.500 in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier in Muscat, not affiliated with the manufacturer.

The table decodes AE 1050.500 element by element, so a buyer can check it against a drawing or an enquiry.

AE 1050.500 technical specifications

All values are those printed for article AE 1050.500 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 1050.500 enclosure is built

The shell is folded and welded sheet steel, 1.38 mm for the body and 1.75 mm for the door, with a zinc-plated mounting plate of 2.5 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 15.997 kg net (16.6 kg packed), AE 1050.500 is a two-person lift, so plan how the box will be raised and held while it is fixed. 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 1050.500

AE 1050.500 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 1050.500

The enclosure has an outer volume of roughly 52500 litres. The mounting plate measures 449 x 470 mm, which gives about 0.21 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.

The 449 x 470 mm plate carries a compact motor control group, several relays, a small drive or an instrument power supply side by side. The shallow 210 mm depth limits tall devices, so check the device height including terminals and any plug-in cable bend before choosing it over the 300 mm deep version.

Selection and ordering checklist for AE 1050.500

• Confirm the free panel area: 449 x 470 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: 2 cam locks with 3 mm double-bit inserts; plan the key or insert type with the site rules.
• Plan cable entry: gland plate size 4, quantity 1, and the glands needed. 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 15.997 kg plus the installed equipment.

For AE 1050.500 the outer volume of about 52500 litres and the 449 x 470 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 1050.500

• 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 1050.500 in Oman and the GCC

Typical uses are local control stations for fans and pumps in utility rooms, water treatment skids and power plant auxiliary systems, mounted on a wall or pillar. Two cam locks hold the door evenly along its height, which matters when the room is hot and the door seal is compressed against warm air.

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 1050.500

AE 1050.500 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 1050.500

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

• Exact article number AE 1050.500 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 1050.500 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 1050.500 and the quantity to Seven Star LLC and we will confirm availability, lead time and delivery to your site in Oman or the GCC.