GD Outdoor Construction Site Cabinet
The GD outdoor construction site cabinet is manufactured by LYE Technology in three styles — flat-top, high-leg and slope-top — across sixteen sizes from 250 x 300 x 180 mm to 800 x 1050 x 250 mm. Spray-painted cold-rolled steel with sealing strips, side ventilation and a double-slope rain cap handles dust, standing water and site traffic.
- Styles: Flat-top, high-leg and slope-top
- Flat-top sizes: 250 x 300 x 180 mm to 600 x 800 x 180 mm
- High-leg sizes: 400 x 400 x 200 mm to 800 x 1000 x 250 mm
- Slope-top sizes: 300 x 450 x 170 mm to 800 x 1050 x 250 mm
- Sealing: Built-in sealing strips, double-slope rain cap
Outdoor Construction Site Cabinet: Key Features & Typical Use
Three Cabinet Styles for Three Site Conditions
Flat-top models are the simplest and suit a wall or a frame at working height; high-leg models raise the cabinet clear of standing water and site traffic; slope-top models shed rain on an exposed position. Sixteen sizes across the three styles mean the enclosure can be chosen for how the site actually is rather than how the drawing assumed it would be.Sealed but Ventilated
Built-in sealing strips protect against water, rain and dust while ventilation holes on the side faces allow heat from breakers and distribution boards to leave the enclosure. On a construction site, dust is as much of a threat as rain, so the sealing is specified as part of the design rather than added as an accessory later.Double-Slope Rain Cap
The double-slope rain cap channels precipitation away from the door opening instead of letting it collect on a flat surface, which is the difference between a cabinet that can be opened during a shower and one that has to wait for the weather. It is a small detail that determines how often a site electrician can actually get to the board.Built for Temporary and Permanent Duty
The GD is used for temporary site supplies as well as permanent outdoor installations such as car parks, depots and utility compounds. Spray-painted cold-rolled steel keeps the shell rigid and corrosion-resistant, and the cabinet accepts knockouts, custom labelling and complete-set assembly with the component brands your project specifies.Outdoor Construction Site Cabinet Specifications & Technical Data
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | GD outdoor construction site cabinet |
| Enclosure material | Spray-painted cold-rolled steel with built-in sealing strips |
| Cabinet styles | Flat-top, high-leg and slope-top |
| Flat-top models | GD253018, GD304018, GD405018, GD506018, GD608018 |
| Flat-top size range | 250 x 300 x 180 mm to 600 x 800 x 180 mm |
| High-leg models | GD404020, GD405020, GD406020, GD506020, GD608025, GD8010025 |
| High-leg size range | 400 x 400 x 200 mm to 800 x 1000 x 250 mm |
| Slope-top models | GD304517, GD405518, GD506518, GD608520, GD8010525 |
| Slope-top size range | 300 x 450 x 170 mm to 800 x 1050 x 250 mm |
| Total configurations | 16 sizes across three cabinet styles |
| Sealing | Built-in sealing strips against water, rain and dust |
| Rain protection | Double-slope rain cap |
| Ventilation | Multiple ventilation holes on the side faces |
| Installation environment | Indoor and outdoor, temporary and permanent supplies |
| Customisation | Hole drilling, custom labelling, specified component brands |
GD — Outdoor Construction Site Cabinet in Three Styles
A construction site is a hostile place for an electrical enclosure: dust, standing water, moving plant and a supply that keeps being extended as the works progress. The GD is designed for that duty in three styles — flat-top, high-leg and slope-top — across sixteen sizes from 250 x 300 x 180 mm up to 800 x 1050 x 250 mm.This enclosure is also searched for as a temporary site distribution board, a construction site power box or a job-site panel enclosure, and it is compared with portable distribution units and with permanent outdoor boxes. Sites are handed over in stages, so the useful questions for a manufacturer are which of the three cabinet styles suits the position, and whether cabinets can be delivered in phases as the works progress.Flat-top models suit a frame or wall at working height, high-leg models keep the cabinet above standing water and clear of site traffic, and slope-top models shed rain on exposed positions. All three carry built-in sealing strips against water, rain and dust plus ventilation holes on the side faces, so internal heat is not traded for weather protection.The cabinet is spray-painted cold-rolled steel and is used for temporary site supplies and for permanent outdoor installations such as car parks, depots and utility compounds. Knockouts, custom labelling and complete-set assembly with the component brands your project specifies are all supported.Factory-Direct Outdoor Construction Site Cabinet Manufacturer & OEM / ODM
We Manufacture, You Brand
LYE Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. is a national high-tech enterprise and manufacturer in Wenzhou, China: sheet-metal fabrication, welding, powder coating, busbar machining and final assembly run on our own factory lines, and every unit is function-tested before it leaves the works. A GD Outdoor Construction Site Cabinet that reaches your site carries the routine test behind it, not just the rating on the nameplate.We are one of the Top 10 Brands of China's small power distribution boxes and a drafter of national standards in this category, and we hold ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, CCC, CE and TUV certification. Because we are the manufacturer rather than a trading company, our sales engineers quote from your drawing in factory-direct terms, and OEM or ODM work is produced on the same lines as our standard products.For the GD we press, form and coat the enclosure in-house, so a site-specific mounting bracket or cable entry arrangement is production work rather than a special order.- OEM branding — custom colours, laser marking and your own project or retail packaging, applied at the factory.
- ODM options — ratings, configurations and internal layouts built around your drawings or single-line diagram.
- Certification — ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, CCC, CE and TUV, with test documents supplied per project.
- MOQ — flexible quantities for a project or a trial order, with mixed types welcome in one shipment.
GD high-leg cabinet keeping the board above site water
GD slope-top cabinet with double-slope rain cap
Outdoor Construction Site Cabinet Buying Guide from the Manufacturer
Site cabinets are usually ordered during a mobilisation, so configuration clarity matters more than clever options. These are the points we confirm.
- Confirm the style required, flat-top, high-leg or slope-top, against the mounting position.
- Confirm the number of circuits and the breakers or distribution board to be installed.
- Confirm the cable entry direction and whether the supply is temporary or permanent.
- Confirm whether additional protection against dust or impact is needed for the site conditions.
- Send the site layout, load list and required delivery sequence if the site is being mobilised in stages.
- Approve the drawing, then production, inspection and dispatch.
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Mobilising Power for a Construction Site?
OEM/ODM, wholesale pricing and distributor support straight from the manufacturer — one enquiry gets you a factory-direct quotation for the GD Outdoor Construction Site Cabinet, sized to your site layout, load list and the mounting position for each cabinet, with type-test documentation under IEC 60529 for enclosure protection. Our sales team replies with a specification and an indicative price, so send your drawings and quantity.Contact Our Sales TeamOutdoor Construction Site Cabinet — Frequently Asked Questions
What is an outdoor construction site cabinet?
It is a distribution enclosure for temporary and permanent site power, built to tolerate dust, water, impact and moving plant. The GD is available in flat-top, high-leg and slope-top versions across sixteen sizes from 250 x 300 x 180 mm to 800 x 1050 x 250 mm, in spray-painted cold-rolled steel with sealing strips, side ventilation and a double-slope rain cap.What is a construction site distribution board used for?
It is used to distribute power around a working site: site offices and welfare units, tower crane and hoist supplies, temporary lighting, tool and welding points, and pump or dewatering installations. It is also used for permanent outdoor supplies such as car parks, depots and utility compounds, where the enclosure faces the same conditions.What is the difference between flat-top, high-leg and slope-top site cabinets?
Flat-top models suit a wall or frame at working height and are the simplest option. High-leg models raise the cabinet above standing water and clear of site traffic, which suits open ground. Slope-top models shed rain on exposed positions where the board will be opened in poor weather. All three keep the same sealing and ventilation design, so the choice is about the mounting position rather than the protection.Who manufactures construction site cabinets?
Most suppliers in this category also produce residential and industrial distribution boards, so the difference is usually in how well the enclosure survives a site rather than in the electrical design. Ask how the sealing is arranged against dust as well as rain, whether the cabinet can be delivered in phases, and whether it can be supplied assembled with the breakers fitted. LYE manufactures the GD in Wenzhou on our own lines and holds ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, CCC, CE and TUV certification.How much does a construction site cabinet cost?
Indicative factory-direct pricing is roughly US$50 to US$600 per box, depending on the style, the size, whether breakers and distribution equipment are fitted, and the quantity ordered. Because site cabinets are mobilised in batches as works progress, phased deliveries can usually be arranged, and the enclosure is a small fraction of the overall temporary works cost.
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Use a distribution box for final circuits and compact branch protection; use a cabinet when the project needs larger incoming capacity, more feeder groups, metering, busbars or greater internal separation. The final choice should be checked against the single-line diagram, device list, available installation space and local project rules.
Provide the device schedule, circuit quantity, component dimensions, cable-entry direction, mounting method and required spare capacity. LYE also reviews door clearance, bending radius, heat-producing devices and the usable depth behind the mounting plate before confirming an enclosure size.
Start with the actual exposure to dust, rain, cleaning water and accidental contact rather than choosing the highest number by default. Cable entries, ventilation, door seals and installation workmanship affect the finished assembly, so the target rating and verification basis must be confirmed for the specific product and project.
Coated or galvanized steel is commonly considered for general indoor service, stainless steel for humid or corrosive locations, and engineering plastic for lightweight non-metallic applications. Material grade, thickness, UV exposure, chemical contact and earthing requirements must be confirmed against the installation environment.
Share the component heat load, ambient temperature, solar exposure, duty cycle and allowable internal temperature. LYE can then review enclosure volume, spacing, ventilation or fan provisions, sun shields, heaters or drainage details; the final thermal design remains tied to the installed equipment and site conditions.
Yes. A dimensioned drawing is preferred, but a physical sample and clear reference photographs can also start the review. Material, thickness, openings, hardware, finish, labels, inspection points and packing are recorded before sampling or repeat production.
PDF and common 2D CAD drawings are suitable for most enclosure enquiries, while 3D files can help with complex assemblies. Include a revision number, units, tolerances and component references; file compatibility and any missing production information will be confirmed during review.
A sample or first article can be arranged for a new or customized product. The approval plan should identify dimensions, openings, fit, appearance, hardware, labels and packaging, together with the sample cost and timing agreed for the actual order.
Available documents may include approved drawings, packing lists, dimensional or appearance inspection records, product data and certificates applicable to the confirmed model. Destination-specific declarations or third-party testing must be requested before order placement so availability and scope can be verified.
Lead time is confirmed after the product scope, quantity, sample requirement and finish are known. Packing is reviewed against product weight, surface protection, destination and shipping method; if an issue is found after delivery, send the order reference, label, photographs and quantity affected so it can be traced and reviewed.
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