Where would I buy a (small) contol panel box

[TEAMYAKIMA]

Hello

 

I'm looking to buy a suitable plastic/metal box to use as the basis of a small control panel - something between A5 and A4 size - probably more A5 than A4.

 

I am hoping to pick something up tomorrow in person rather than wait for delivery but am happy to consider anything. The problem is how to describe such a thing in a search engine - just putting the word 'box' into ebay came up with 8,340,153 items!

Edited October 12, 2019 by TEAMYAKIMA

[csvt2004]

I think the likes of Rapid Electronics etc, use the term "Enclosure".

[RobjUK]

Try "Wall box" or "Terminal box". Screwfix have some:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hylec-ip65-abs-enclosure-250-x-150-x-350mm/7766G?kpid=7766G&ds_kid=92700048793290388&ds_rl=1249401&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI27XbyvqW5QIVGODtCh0-Ow1lEAQYBSABEgLgdPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

That one is just over A4, this one just under:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-general-ip55-enclosure-grey-270-x-180-x-135mm/86625?tc=SA8&ds_kid=92700019905980332&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1249401&ds_rl=1248181&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1249481&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpJSrj_uW5QIVzbHtCh2A3g_vEAQYBCABEgJHefD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

Places like CEF will have similar things in various sizes.

 

We often use them "backwards", putting the control panel side on what's supposed to be the wall mount surface, so the door or lid becomes the access side.

 

eg. This is a little wallbox with a traffolyte panel glued on the back:

 

Edited October 12, 2019 by RobjUK

[smokebox]

"Project box" is another search term to use.

[Ron Ron Ron]

Squires sell Console Cases, in various sizes.

Not cheap though.

[Stubby47]

Also look for key cabinets, one on Screwfix site for £9.99.