LYD5 Metal Distribution Box with Movable Door
The LYD5 distribution box is manufactured by LYE Technology with a movable metal door that swings fully open for unobstructed access to the internal devices, on a painted cold-rolled steel panel and enclosure. Six models cover 4 to 14 ways at a consistent 85 mm depth, all with selectable enclosure thickness.
- Door: Movable metal door, swings fully open for access
- Way range: 4 to 14 ways
- Depth: 85 mm across the range
- Enclosure thickness: 0.8 mm / 1.0 mm / 1.2 mm
- Smallest model: LYD5-4: 189 x 240 x 85 mm overall
Metal Distribution Box with Movable Door: Key Features & Typical Use
A Door That Gets Out of the Way
Most small distribution boxes are let down by access. The LYD5 uses a movable metal door that swings fully open, so the whole interior is exposed for wiring, torque checking and fault finding rather than the installer working around a fixed front or a partly opening cover. On a compact box, that difference decides how long a job takes.Breaker Positions Visible in Service
Because the door moves rather than being fixed with a latch, breaker positions can be checked during operation without dismantling the box, and the door itself acts as the protection while the board is live. That suits equipment control panels where the enclosure is opened routinely rather than only during maintenance.Slim 4 to 14 Way Range
The LYD5 targets compact duties: sub-circuit points, machine control panels and small distribution boards where only a handful of ways are needed. Six models run from LYD5-4 at 189 x 240 x 85 mm to LYD5-14 at 370 x 240 x 85 mm overall, all at 85 mm depth so the wall projection is consistent.Metal Body with Selectable Thickness
Panel and enclosure are painted cold-rolled steel, giving a rigid and corrosion-resistant body, and enclosure thickness is selectable at 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm or 1.2 mm. Each unit is supplied with the panel, the neutral and earth busbar set, a 1.0 mm DIN rail and the enclosure, and accepts standard DIN-rail breakers.Metal Distribution Box with Movable Door Specifications & Technical Data
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | LYD5 distribution box with metal cover and movable metal door |
| Panel | Painted cold-rolled steel |
| Enclosure | Painted cold-rolled steel |
| Door | Movable metal door, fully opening |
| Way range | 4 to 14 ways |
| Enclosure thickness options | 0.8 mm / 1.0 mm / 1.2 mm |
| Standard configuration | Panel, neutral and earth busbar set, 1.0 mm DIN rail, enclosure |
| LYD5-4 | 189 x 240 x 85 mm overall |
| LYD5-6 | 225 x 240 x 85 mm overall |
| LYD5-8 | 261 x 240 x 85 mm overall |
| LYD5-10 | 297 x 240 x 85 mm overall |
| LYD5-12 | 333 x 240 x 85 mm overall |
| LYD5-14 | 370 x 240 x 85 mm overall |
| Compatible devices | Standard DIN-rail circuit breakers |
| Application | Compact distribution points, sub-circuits, equipment control panels |
LYD5 — a Compact Distribution Box with a Fully Opening Metal Door
Compact distribution boxes are usually compromised on access: the box is small, the front is fixed, and the installer spends most of the job working around the enclosure instead of inside it. The LYD5 changes that with a movable metal door that swings fully open, exposing the entire interior for wiring, torque checking and fault finding.This product is also described as an opening-door distribution box, a machine control box or a compact sub-circuit board, and it is compared with fixed-front boards and with drawer-type enclosures. Access is what usually limits work on a compact enclosure, so the useful question for a manufacturer is how the door swings clear of the interior and whether internal clearances are checked against the devices you intend to fit.The panel and enclosure are painted cold-rolled steel, so the body is rigid and corrosion-resistant, and enclosure thickness can be specified at 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm or 1.2 mm to match the duty. Because the door moves rather than latching in a fixed frame, breaker positions can also be checked during operation without dismantling anything.Six models cover 4 to 14 ways, from LYD5-4 at 189 x 240 x 85 mm up to LYD5-14 at 370 x 240 x 85 mm overall, all at a consistent 85 mm depth. Each unit ships with the panel, the neutral and earth busbar set, a 1.0 mm DIN rail and the enclosure, and is used for sub-circuit points, machine control panels and compact distribution boards.
Factory-Direct Metal Distribution Box with Movable Door 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 LYD5 Metal Distribution Box with Movable Door 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 LYD5 we form the panel, enclosure and door in our own works, so the door swing and the internal clearances can be verified before the batch is run.- 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.
LYD5 movable metal door swung fully open
Internal busbar set and DIN rail in a 14-way LYD5
Metal Distribution Box with Movable Door Buying Guide from the Manufacturer
The LYD5 is selected for access and a small way count, so the order is straightforward. These are the points we confirm.
- Count the circuits to fix the way count, normally between 4 and 14 ways.
- Confirm the enclosure thickness required, 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm or 1.2 mm.
- Confirm the equipment inside, since panel-mounted devices may need a deeper arrangement.
- Confirm the cable entry direction and the mounting arrangement.
- Send the circuit schedule, control panel layout and any labelling requirement.
- Approve the drawing, then production and dispatch.
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Need Compact Boards with Full Internal Access?
OEM/ODM, wholesale pricing and distributor support straight from the manufacturer — one enquiry gets you a factory-direct quotation for the LYD5 Metal Distribution Box with Movable Door, sized to your circuit schedule, the equipment inside and the cable entry direction at each position, 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 Movable Door — Frequently Asked Questions
What is a distribution box with a movable door?
It is a compact distribution enclosure whose metal door swings fully open rather than being fixed in a frame, exposing the whole interior for wiring, torque checking and fault finding. The LYD5 covers 4 to 14 ways at a consistent 85 mm depth, on a painted cold-rolled steel panel and enclosure with thickness selectable at 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm or 1.2 mm.What is an LYD5 box used for?
It is used for sub-circuit points, machine control panels and small distribution boards where only a handful of ways are needed but access matters. Typical positions are plant-side control points, equipment isolator panels and small distribution boards in service corridors, where the board is opened routinely rather than only during scheduled maintenance.What is the difference between a 4-way and a 14-way distribution box?
The way count decides how many single-module devices fit. A 4-way box is used for a single machine or sub-circuit position, while a 14-way box serves a small plant area or a group of circuits. The LYD5 spans both ends at the same 85 mm depth, so the wall projection stays consistent even when the way count rises across a site.Who manufactures compact distribution boxes?
This is a high-volume category with many suppliers, so the differences appear in door design, access clearances and steel grade rather than in the basic function. Ask whether the panel, enclosure and door are formed by the supplier, how the door swing and internal clearances are checked, and which thickness grades are held. LYE manufactures the LYD5 in Wenzhou and holds ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, CCC, CE and TUV certification.How much does a compact distribution box cost?
Indicative factory-direct pricing is roughly US$5 to US$80 per unit, depending on the way count, the steel thickness and the quantity ordered. Because compact boxes are usually bought in quantity across a site or a machine contract, mixed way counts and thickness grades can normally be supplied in one shipment, which keeps the delivered cost per unit down.
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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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