

The small enclosure KX, E-Box KX, carbon steel offers remarkable ease of assembly and flexibility when selecting lock systems.
Item No :
KX 1557000Color :
RAL 7035Weight :
5.5 kgProtection category IP to EN 60 529 :
IP 66
Rittal KX 1557000 E-Box, Carbon Steel
The Rittal KX 1557000 is a 200 × 500 × 120 mm carbon steel E-Box for compact electrical control and connection installations. The narrow 200 mm enclosure width makes the KX 1557000 suitable for wall-mounted installations with limited horizontal space, while its 500 mm height provides more vertical room for the internal layout.
The KX 1557000 can be used as a wall-mounted electrical enclosure for local machine controls, electrical junction points and small industrial automation systems. The tall, narrow enclosure format is particularly useful where the installation requires additional vertical space but a wider machine control enclosure would be difficult to accommodate.
| Article no.: | KX 1557000 |
| Dimensions | Width: 200 mm Height: 500 mm Depth: 120 mm ( Width: 7.87 ˝ Height: 19.7 ˝ Depth: 4.72 ˝ ) |
| Material | Housing: Carbon steel Door: Carbon steel, all-round foamed-in PU seal |
| Surface finish | Housing and door: Dipcoat primed, powder-coated on the outside, textured paint Mounting panel: Zinc-plated |
| Color | RAL 7035 |
| Dimensions of mounting plate (W x H) | 175 mm x 485 mm ( 6.89 ˝ x 19.1 ˝ ) |
| Protection category IP to EN 60 529 | IP 66 |
| Protection category NEMA |
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| Type rating according to UL 50E |
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| IK code | IK08 |
| Material thickness - enclosure | 1.25 mm ( 0.05 in ) |
| Material thickness - door | 1.25 mm ( 0.05 in ) |
| Material thickness – mounting plate | 2 mm ( 0.08 in ) |
| Lock | No. of locks: 2 |
| Base material | Carbon steel |
| Packaging unit | 1 pc(s). |
| Net weight | 5.5 kg |
| Gross weight | 5.52 kg |
| PCF/VE (cradle-to-gate) | 36.34 kg CO2 eq (Cat B) |
| Information regarding the PCF class | Category B: PCF value (cradle-to-gate) calculated approximately on the basis of the product weight and self-declared |
| Customs tariff number | 84879059 |
| EAN | 4028177816596 |
| ETIM 9 | EC000261 |
| ETIM 8 | EC000261 |
| ECLASS 8.0 | 27180101 |
| Product description | KX E-Box, WHD: 200x500x120 mm, sheet steel, with mounting plate, with door |
KX 1557000 provides a 175 × 485 mm mounting plate, so its main selection constraint is width rather than height. The long vertical area can accommodate successive equipment and terminal rows, but each row still has to fit within 175 mm together with wiring duct and the required separation around the devices.
Start with the widest part of the planned assembly rather than the total component count. If the layout fits within 175 mm and primarily needs more vertical space, the 500 mm enclosure height can be useful. If equipment needs to be grouped side by side, compare a 300 mm-wide KX size such as KX 1556000. If the same 200 mm width is sufficient and the full 485 mm mounting height is not required, compare the shorter KX 1554000.
Included with KX 1557000
The accessories below cover common mounting, support-rail and grounding requirements for KX 1557000. For the support rail, match the accessory to the enclosure's 200 mm width before ordering.
SZ 1590010 Wall Mounting Bracket
Fit basis: Listed for KX sheet steel enclosures
Wall distance: 10 mm
Packaging unit: 4 pc(s)
SZ 2315000 Support Rail TH 35/7.5
Fit basis: KX enclosure width 200 mm
Rail length: 187 mm
Packaging unit: 10 pc(s)
SZ 2565100 Earth Strap
Fit basis: KX M6 door, enclosure and mounting-panel connection points
Connection: M6–M6, 10 mm², length 200 mm
Packaging unit: 5 pc(s)
For other accessory categories or another enclosure size, return to the KX E-Box series page.
Set the enclosure orientation and cable-entry direction before locating openings. On this tall, narrow housing, side openings must be checked against the limited 175 mm mounting width, while top or bottom entries must not occupy the first or last equipment row. Door openings must also be checked against the two lock positions and the current Rittal dimensional drawing. Show reference edges, center coordinates, dimensions and tolerances on the machining drawing.
For review, provide: KX 1557000, quantity, an approved drawing or CAD file, opening sizes and positions, tolerances and cable-entry direction. Confirm the final drawing before machining because the external 200 × 500 × 120 mm dimensions do not define usable internal clearance.