Rittal VX8617.503 external stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) baying connector set for securely joining VX and VX IT enclosures from the outside, supplied as 6 pcs with baying seal and assembly parts.
£51.06
The Rittal VX8617.503 is a robust external stainless steel baying connector designed for securely joining compatible Rittal VX and VX IT enclosures. Installed externally on the vertical enclosure sections, it provides a practical method of creating mechanically secure bayed enclosure suites for industrial electrical, automation and IT infrastructure applications.
Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304), the VX8617.503 is particularly suitable for enclosure systems where durable stainless steel baying hardware is required. External mounting provides convenient access to the connection point and makes the connector a useful solution when internal enclosure equipment or mounting arrangements restrict access to the baying joint.
Each pack contains 6 pcs and includes the external baying connectors, baying seal and required assembly parts, with one complete pack sufficient for one baying joint. When correctly incorporated into the appropriate enclosure system, the connector supports IP55 protection to IEC 60529 and UL 50E Type 1, Type 3R, Type 4, Type 4X and Type 12 ratings.
External baying connectors provide a practical method of mechanically joining adjacent industrial enclosures without relying on access to internal mounting points. The Rittal VX8617.503 mounts directly to the vertical enclosure sections from the outside, making it particularly useful when installed electrical components or interior equipment make internal baying hardware less convenient.
The stainless steel construction provides dependable durability and corrosion resistance, while the included baying seal helps maintain the protective characteristics of the complete enclosure arrangement. With compatibility across both VX and VX IT systems, the VX8617.503 supports scalable cabinet configurations for industrial control, electrical distribution and IT infrastructure installations.
| Manufacturer | Rittal |
|---|---|
| Series | VX Accessories |
| Model | VX8617.503 |
| Article number | VX 8617503 |
| Alternative SKU | 8617503 |
| Product type | External baying connector |
| Enclosure type | Accessories |
| Compatible enclosure systems | VX / VX IT |
| Material | Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) |
| Installation position | External, on vertical enclosure sections |
| Protection rating | IP55 to IEC 60529 |
| UL 50E type rating | Type 1 / Type 3R / Type 4 / Type 4X / Type 12 |
| Pack quantity | 6 pcs |
| Pack requirement | 1 pack per baying joint |
| Supply includes | External baying connectors, baying seal and assembly parts |
| Net weight | 0.822 kg per pack |
| Gross weight | 0.84 kg per pack |
| EAN | 4028177919358 |
| Customs tariff number | 73269098 |
| ETIM 9 | EC002622 |
| ECLASS 8.0 | 27189263 |
| Approvals | UL + C-UL FTTA |
The Rittal VX8617.503 is an external stainless steel baying connector used to securely join compatible Rittal VX and VX IT enclosures at the baying joint.
The external baying connector is manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304).
The VX8617.503 is mounted externally on the vertical enclosure sections, allowing adjacent VX or VX IT enclosures to be mechanically connected from the outside.
The VX8617.503 is supplied in a pack of 6 pcs, and one complete pack is sufficient for one baying joint.
The pack includes the external baying connectors, baying seal and assembly parts required to create one baying joint between compatible enclosures.
Rittal VX external baying connectors provide a durable and accessible method of combining compatible industrial enclosures, helping panel builders and system integrators create secure, scalable cabinet systems for electrical, automation and IT applications.
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