Electrical enclosures: distribution boxes, cabinets and junction boxes
Solera electrical enclosures are boxes and cabinets that house distribution devices, electrical connections or wiring accessories, with protection properties specified for each product reference. The category includes flush-mounted, surface-mounted and hollow-wall solutions. Choose the range by function, capacity and installation conditions, and check whether the product is supplied as an empty enclosure or an assembled board.
- Electrical distribution: Enclosures for modular devices and cabinets for electrical equipment.
- Connections and wiring accessories: Junction boxes and mounting boxes for switches, socket outlets and other wiring accessories.
- Mounting options: Flush-mounted, surface-mounted and hollow-wall solutions, depending on the range.
- Application-specific protection: Models with different IP and IK ratings and properties specified in their technical data sheets.
- Selection by product reference: Check dimensions, capacity, compatible accessories and product documentation.
Metalbox
Arelos
Clasica series
IT
Vera
Indubox
Distribution boards
Steelbox
Multibox
Polibox
Sealed Boxes
Deribox
Mecabox
Air Condition Boxes
Dry wall boxes: Blue range
What is an electrical enclosure?
An electrical enclosure is a box or cabinet that houses installation components and provides the protection declared for that product. Depending on its purpose, it can accommodate distribution devices, electrical connections or wiring accessories while allowing access for installation and maintenance. An empty enclosure and an assembled distribution board are different products: check the equipment supplied with each reference.
Solera enclosure types and ranges
- Distribution boxes: Arelos provides flush-mounted and surface-mounted options for modular devices. The Clásica series includes surface-mounted distribution boxes. Metalbox offers flush-mounted boxes with metal frames and doors.
- Sealed distribution enclosures: Vera and the Distribution Boards category offer options with model-specific protection against dust and water ingress.
- Industrial enclosures and boards: Indubox includes distribution enclosures, connection boxes and industrial and construction-site boards, plus dedicated solutions for photovoltaic systems, EV charging and swimming pools.
- Electrical cabinets: Steelbox offers metal cabinets, Multibox thermoplastic cabinets and Polibox glass-fibre-reinforced polyester cabinets.
- Junction boxes: Deribox and Sealed Boxes, including Ybox, house connections and cable joints according to the mounting method and protection required.
- Switch and socket mounting boxes: Mecabox includes flush-mounted boxes and surface-mounted bases for wiring accessories.
- Hollow-wall installations: The Blue range offers dedicated boxes for wiring accessories, junctions, distribution and telecommunications.
- Telecommunications: The IT range includes network termination and secondary distribution boxes, frames, doors and accessories.
- Air-conditioning preparation: Air Condition Boxes provide a space for connections during the first-fix stage, before the air-conditioning unit is installed.
How to choose an electrical enclosure
Start with the intended function and mounting method. Then check modular capacity or usable dimensions, material and required accessories. For exposed installations, assess the IP rating, IK impact rating, UV resistance and declared operating conditions separately. Properties of one range do not apply to every Solera enclosure. Check the applicable standards and supporting documentation for the selected product reference.
Selection tools and technical documentation
To prepare a residential material list, the reference configurator by housing type uses details such as rooms, wall type and whether a distribution box or telecommunications termination box is required. Check each proposed product reference against the project requirements.
For an equipped board, you can request a quote for special assemblies. For solar installations, the photovoltaic board configurator accepts parameters such as inputs, outputs and voltage. These tools serve different needs; an empty enclosure is different from a configured board.
Before selecting a product, consult its reference page and Solera technical documentation to check dimensions, mounting, thermal dissipation where applicable, included equipment and compatible accessories.
Frequently asked questions about electrical enclosures
What is the difference between a distribution enclosure and a junction box?
A distribution enclosure houses devices used to distribute and protect electrical circuits. A junction box houses cable connections and joints. Select the appropriate product type before comparing dimensions and accessories.
Can every Solera enclosure be installed outdoors?
Outdoor suitability depends on the product reference and installation conditions. Check its IP rating and declared UV resistance, temperature limits and other environmental properties. An IP rating alone does not establish all these properties.
Which range should I check for hollow-wall installations?
The Blue range provides dedicated hollow-wall solutions for wiring accessories, junctions, distribution and telecommunications. Check the installation dimensions and fixing system for the selected reference.
Are circuit protection devices included?
This depends on the product supplied. Solera offers empty enclosures and assembled boards with specified equipment. Check which devices, socket outlets and accessories are included with each reference rather than relying on the range name.
Where can I find technical data and compatible accessories?
Consult the product reference page and its associated documentation. Check dimensions, capacity, mounting method, material, protection ratings and compatible accessories before selecting the product.