LYD2 Metal Distribution Box with Acrylic Window
The LYD2 metal distribution box is manufactured by LYE Technology with a clear acrylic observation window set into a painted cold-rolled steel panel and a matching painted steel enclosure. Four models cover 8 to 24 ways, with enclosure thickness selectable at 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm or 1.2 mm.
- Panel and window: Painted cold-rolled steel panel with clear acrylic window
- Way range: 8 to 24 ways
- Enclosure thickness: 0.7 mm / 0.8 mm / 1.0 mm / 1.2 mm
- Construction: Fully metal, no plastic structural parts
- Smallest model: LYD2-8: 260 x 250 x 90 mm overall
Metal Distribution Box with Acrylic Window: Key Features & Typical Use
Acrylic Window in a Metal Panel
The LYD2 puts a clear acrylic observation window into a painted steel panel, so breaker positions can be checked without opening the box while the exterior remains fully metallic. The acrylic is scratch-resistant enough to stay readable in a plant room, where a plastic window on a hinged cover would quickly become opaque.Fully Metal Body
Both the panel and the enclosure are painted cold-rolled steel, giving a rigid, corrosion-resistant body with no plastic structural parts. For installations where the enclosure will be exposed to heat, impact or rough handling — plant rooms, workshops and industrial corridors — a fully metal construction avoids the failure modes of a plastic cover.Four Thickness Grades
Enclosure thickness is selectable at 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm or 1.2 mm, which lets the shell be matched to the duty. A small board in a protected position can use the lighter grades, while a box in a workshop where it may be struck by equipment or materials can be built on 1.2 mm steel without changing the appearance or the internal layout.8 to 24 Ways for Panel Builders
The range covers 8 to 24 ways, from LYD2-8 at 260 x 250 x 90 mm to LYD2-24 at 330 x 390 x 90 mm overall. Each unit ships with the panel, the neutral and earth busbar set, a 1.0 mm DIN rail and the enclosure, so a panel builder receives a complete enclosure rather than a kit of parts.Metal Distribution Box with Acrylic Window Specifications & Technical Data
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | LYD2 distribution box with metal cover and metal enclosure |
| Panel | Painted cold-rolled steel with acrylic observation window |
| Enclosure | Painted cold-rolled steel |
| Window | Clear acrylic, scratch resistant |
| Way range | 8 to 24 ways |
| Enclosure thickness options | 0.7 mm / 0.8 mm / 1.0 mm / 1.2 mm |
| Standard configuration | Panel, neutral and earth busbar set, 1.0 mm DIN rail, enclosure |
| LYD2-8 | 260 x 250 x 90 mm overall |
| LYD2-12 | 330 x 250 x 90 mm overall |
| LYD2-16 | 410 x 250 x 90 mm overall |
| LYD2-24 | 330 x 390 x 90 mm overall |
| Compatible devices | Standard DIN-rail circuit breakers |
| Finish | Spray-painted, corrosion resistant |
| Application | Panel building and small distribution boards |
LYD2 — an All-Metal Distribution Box with an Acrylic Inspection Window
Where a distribution box has to survive heat, impact and rough handling, plastic fronts eventually lose. The LYD2 is fully metal — a painted cold-rolled steel panel with a clear acrylic window, on a matching painted steel enclosure — so nothing structural depends on a moulding.This enclosure is also called an acrylic-window distribution board, a metal panel breaker box or a plant-room distribution box, and it is compared with plastic-fronted boards and with boards without a window. The reason to choose it is durability: where a board sits in a workshop or plant room and gets opened often, an acrylic window in a steel panel keeps its clarity and the rest of the enclosure keeps its rigidity.The acrylic window is scratch-resistant, so breaker positions stay readable over years of inspection instead of clouding over. Behind it the panel and enclosure are both cold-rolled steel, with thickness selectable at 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm or 1.2 mm, letting the shell be matched to whether the box sits in a protected cupboard or a working workshop.Four models cover 8 to 24 ways, from LYD2-8 at 260 x 250 x 90 mm to LYD2-24 at 330 x 390 x 90 mm overall. Each is supplied with the panel, the neutral and earth busbar set, a 1.0 mm DIN rail and the enclosure, which makes the series suitable for panel builders who want to receive a complete enclosure and start wiring.Factory-Direct Metal Distribution Box with Acrylic Window 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 LYD2 Metal Distribution Box with Acrylic Window 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 LYD2 we press and paint both the panel and the enclosure in-house, so a specific thickness grade or window arrangement is a production detail 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.
LYD2 acrylic window set into a painted steel panel
All-metal enclosure and busbar set ready for wiring
Metal Distribution Box with Acrylic Window Buying Guide from the Manufacturer
This is a specification product where durability usually drives the choice. These are the points we confirm.
- Count the circuits to fix the way count from the four available models.
- Confirm the enclosure thickness grade appropriate to the position, from 0.7 mm to 1.2 mm.
- Confirm the breaker and RCD types to be fitted so the rail length is correct.
- Confirm the cable entry direction and whether the box is panel or wall mounted.
- Send the circuit schedule, panel layout and any painting or labelling requirement.
- Approve the drawing, then production and dispatch.
Manufacturer & Sales Support for Wholesale Buyers
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Need an All-Metal Distribution Box?
OEM/ODM, wholesale pricing and distributor support straight from the manufacturer — one enquiry gets you a factory-direct quotation for the LYD2 Metal Distribution Box with Acrylic Window, sized to your circuit schedule, the position each box occupies and the thickness grade you have allowed, with type-test documentation under IEC 60670 and the applicable national requirements for distribution boards. Our sales team replies with a specification and an indicative price, so send your drawings and quantity.Contact Our Sales TeamMetal Distribution Box with Acrylic Window — Frequently Asked Questions
What is a metal distribution box with an acrylic window?
It is a fully metal distribution board whose steel panel carries a clear acrylic observation window, so breaker positions can be checked without opening the enclosure. The LYD2 covers 8 to 24 ways, and enclosure thickness is selectable at 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm or 1.2 mm depending on the duty and the position.Why choose acrylic rather than a plastic window?
Because clarity has to last. Acrylic resists scratching, so the window stays readable over years of inspection, while softer plastics cloud over in dusty or busy environments. On a board that is opened frequently and checked visually in between, that difference decides whether the window remains useful or becomes a decorative panel that nobody can see through.Where are industrial distribution boxes used?
They are used in plant rooms, workshops, plant side control positions and industrial corridors where the enclosure may be exposed to heat, impact or rough handling. In those positions a fully metal construction avoids the failure modes of a plastic cover, and the acrylic window allows routine status checks without opening a live board.Who manufactures metal distribution boxes?
The category spans small sheet-metal workshops and manufacturers who also build switchgear and control cabinets, so the variables are the steel gauge and the window fitting rather than the design. Ask whether the panel and enclosure are pressed and painted by the supplier, which thickness grades are held, and how the window is sealed into the panel. LYE manufactures the LYD2 in Wenzhou and holds ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, CCC, CE and TUV certification.How much does a metal distribution box cost?
Indicative factory-direct pricing is roughly US$5 to US$80 per unit, depending on the way count, the steel thickness grade and the quantity ordered. Because four thickness grades are held in production, a project that needs heavier boxes in workshops and lighter ones in protected areas can be supplied as a single order rather than splitting the requirement.
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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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