Bowen Series – 316SS

An IP66 enclosure perfect for increased mechanical protection and designed to meet the harsh demands of mining environments.

AS/NZS 61439

Product Information

Applications

Suitable for housing terminations, pushbuttons, isolators or switchgear in industrial or demanding environments such as washeries, processing and sampling stations.

Features

  • IP66 protection rating – more info on IP ratings
  • 40º sloping roof and 40mm roof overhang reduces material build up
  • Sunshade enclosure options available – Bowen Series – 316SS with Sunshades
  • Easy installation with top and bottom mounting flanges
  • Removable lifting lugs are fitted to 800mm and 1200mm high enclosures
  • Internal door rails fitted to ensure mounting flexibility
  • Internal 6mm earth stud
  • Available with varying body/door thickness

Construction

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Order Guide

The Bowen Series is available in 3 different configurations. These are: –

  • BL Series – Made from 1.5mm thick stainless steel
  • BM Series – Made from 1.5mm thick stainless steel, but with a 2mm thick enclosure door
  • BW Series – Made from 2mm thick stainless steel

The different product configurations are shown in the table below.

Part NumberHeight (mm)Width (mm)Depth (mm)Usable Depth* (mm)CAD BlocksEnquiry
BL040320/S400300200179Enquiry
BL040420/S400400200150Enquiry
BL060420/S600400200150Enquiry
BL060630/S600600300250Enquiry
BL080630/S800600300250Enquiry
BL120830/S1200800300250Enquiry
BM040320/S^400300200179Enquiry
BM040420/S^400400200150Enquiry
BM060420/S^600400200150Enquiry
BM060630/S^600600300250Enquiry
BM080630/S^800600300250Enquiry
BM120830/S^1200800300250Enquiry
BW040320/S^400300200179Enquiry
BW040420/S400400200150Enquiry
BW060420/S^600400200150Enquiry
BW060630/S^600600300250Enquiry
BW080630/S800600300250Enquiry
BW120830/S1200800300250Enquiry

* Mounting pan to insides of door
^ Available on request

Accessories

  • Lock options
  • Hinged escutcheon – 2mm zinc coated steel (White)
  • Light kit brackets
  • LED Light

Climate Control

Climate Control

Lock Options

Standard

Catalogue No.TypeMaterialCommentsLock Insert TypeKeyImage
NI028S/STurnbuckleStainless SteelStandard on Bowen BW, option on all others8mm Square Slotted Stainless SteelSK8Turnbuckle Lock - Stainless Steel, 8mm Square Slotted

Options

Catalogue No.TypeMaterialCommentsLock Insert TypeKeyImage
NI028S/STurnbuckleStainless SteelStandard on Bowen BW, option on all others8mm Square Slotted Stainless SteelSK8Turnbuckle Lock - Stainless Steel, 8mm Square Slotted
Inserts for Turnbuckle Locks - Optional
Catalogue No.ProductMaterialLock Insert TypeKey
LKINS8S/SInsertStainless Steel8mm SquareSK8
LKINS8SS/SInsertStainless Steel8mm Square SlottedSK8
LKINS8T/SInsertStainless Steel8mm TriangleSKZ

AS/NZS 61439 Compliance

AS/NZS 61439 is the new series of standards for low-voltage (LV) switchgear and control gear assemblies. For more information on whether you need to comply see our AS/NZS 61439 page.

Click the bar below the requirements and responsibilities for complaince with AS/NZS 61439 for this enclosure.

The following definitions apply to this table: -

  • Original Manufacturer* - Switchboard designer and manufacturer of the switchboard enclosure.
  • Assembly Manufacturer* - A switchboard builder.
  • Original Equipment Manufacturer - The company who manufactured the switchgear used in final assembly.

*The original manufacturer and assembly manufacturer can be the same company or different companies.

If you are a SWITCHBOARD BUILDER this means you are the ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURER and you may be the ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER too. Any switchgear you order will need to be covered by the requirements of the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

B&R has some (but not all) of the responsibilities of the ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER.

If you are an END USER of the equipment you can see who has responsibility from these definitions.

NoCharacteristic to be CheckedClauseResponsibilityComments
1Strength of material and parts:10.2
Resistance to corrosion  10.2.2Original ManufacturerThe Bowen Series of enclosures are made from Stainless Steel and as such do not have any corrosion effects as measured by the Standard thereby exceeding the comparative testing done. Plus, ES report; 103687.
Thermal stability (relates to non-metal enclosures)  10.2.3.1Original ManufacturerThis clause refers mainly to plastic enclosures.
Resistance to abnormal heat and fire (due to internal electric effect)  10.2.3.2Original ManufacturerAll insulating materials supplied have been tested to 960ºC glow-wire Standard.
Plus, ES report; 103863
Resistance to ultra-violet (UV) radiation  10.2.4Original ManufacturerUV ratings refer mainly to plastic enclosures. Bowen enclosures are stainless steel and have zero UV degradation.
Lifting  10.2.5Original ManufacturerLifting is verified by test, if required.
Bowen enclosures are provided with lifting lugs rated to one tonne.
Mechanical Impact  10.2.6Original ManufacturerIK10; Metal enclosure systems have been tested to exceed IK10 (20 Joules).
Marking  10.2.7Assembly ManufacturerMarkings must be verified by test. Tests are performed by rubbing with water and petroleum spirits; generally done by the Switchboard Builder (Assembler).
2Degree of protection of enclosures (IP)10.3Original ManufacturerIP66; Ingress Protection (IP) rating needs to be verified by test or by assessment.
SIMTARS report; NE99/0034
3Clearances10.4Assembly ManufacturerClearance and creepage can only be verified by test. Switchboard Builders (Assembler) must maintain compliance by ensuring correct clearance and creepage distances are maintained at >8mm (Uimp=8kV) and >16mm (Ui=1kV) respectively.
4Creepage distances10.4Assembly Manufacturer
5Protection against electric shock and integrity of protective circuits10.5
Effective continuity between the exposed conductive parts of the ASSEMBLY and the protective circuit   10.5.2Assembly ManufacturerEquipotential protective earth bonding points are required to be verified by test to less than 0.1ohm. Similar enclosure designs have been tested by Plus ES report; 103687.
Short-circuit withstand strength of the protective circuit   10.5.3Original ManufacturerThe Bowen Series are generally understood to be fitted with equipment making the switchboard not exceed 10kA prospective short-circuit withstand rating (Icp).
6Incorporation of switching devices and components10.6Assembly ManufacturerPoints 6, 7 and 8 are largely the responsibility of the Switchboard builder (Assembler). It is a requirement that the Assembler follow guidance from the original manufacturer. The advice of original manufacturers such as B&R and switchgear manufacturers, needs to be adhered to. Switchboard Builders need to be aware of the Standard’s requirements for these verification points and incorporate these into complete design verification documentation.
7Internal electrical circuits and connections10.7Assembly Manufacturer
8Terminals for external conductors10.8Assembly Manufacturer
9Dielectric Properties10.9
Power-frequency withstand voltage  10.9.2Original ManufacturerThe Bowen Series of enclosures are provided as a basic empty enclosure and as such dielectric property verification has not been possible as internal configurations are not known. Dielectric properties need to be verified by Impulse withstand testing or by assessment.
Impulse withstand voltage  10.9.3Original Manufacturer
10Temperature-rise limits10.1Assembly ManufacturerTemperature-rise can be determined by test or by comparison or by calculation. Temperature rise methods provided in AS/NZS 60890 can be used for switchboards not exceeding 1600A rating. The Bowen Series of enclosures are rated not to exceed 1600A and therefore AS/NZS 60890 should be used by the Designer.
11Short circuit withstand strength10.11Original ManufacturerThe Bowen Series are generally understood to be fitted with equipment making the switchboard not exceed 10kA prospective short-circuit withstand rating (Icp).
12Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)10.12Original Equipment ManufacturerEquipment installed in switchboards shall comply with the immunity requirements of the relevant product or generic EMC standard. The Switchboard builder (assembler) shall obtain from the device and or component manufacturer the specific performance criteria of the equipment based on the acceptance criteria given in the relevant standard.
13Mechanical operation10.13Original Equipment ManufacturerThis verification testing need NOT be done on devices already been type tested according to their relevant product standard. Only if their mechanical operation has been modified does the assembly need to be retested by cycling it 200 times.