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Samit 7 months ago

What is the regs for industrial electrical panel backplate? What material should it be?

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0 AMK 7 months ago

Are you inquiring about a back plate within an enclosure? If referring to BS 7671 I’m thinking Regulation 527.1.1: This reg aims to minimize the risk of fire spread. 416.2, focuses on preventing live contact and generally Regulation 522, external influences.

Edit: I think BS EN 61439-2, switchgear etc

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0 Samit 7 months ago in reply to AMK

Hi Andrew.

Many thanks for your reply. Yes correct I meant backplate within the enclosure. Does the material has to be steel?
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0 AMK 7 months ago in reply to Samit

The reg that explicitly mandates the use of non-combustible materials is Regulation 421.1.201, which applies to domestic consumer units and similar switchgear assemblies. The requirement for non-combustible materials may vary depending on the specific installation context. Does the material have to be steel ? I don’t think so.
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0 AMK 7 months ago in reply to Samit

The reg that explicitly mandates the use of non-combustible materials is Regulation 421.1.201, which applies to domestic consumer units and similar switchgear assemblies. The requirement for non-combustible materials may vary depending on the specific installation context. Does the material have to be steel ? I don’t think so.
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