Corrosion Resistant Aluminum Enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing
April 20, 2026
When environments get harsh, enclosures need extra durability. Hammond’s NEMA 4X aluminum enclosures are a lightweight option, offering many models and sizes along with numerous features ensuring corrosion resistance. Their Aluminum enclosures will provide long-term protection of critical components.
Benefits of Aluminum Enclosures:
- Lightweight
- Durable
- Type 4X approved
- Excellent resistance to solvents
- Excellent impact resistance
- Moderate cost
- Easy field modification
Perfect for these industries:
- Oil & Gas
- Water Treatment
- Wastewater
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceutical
- Mining
- Marine applications
- Roadside (salt exposed)
Solutions in Stock for Most Applications.
Hammond offers an extensive selection of aluminum and cast aluminum enclosures as standard products – with multiple series available and hundreds of unique sizes. Hammond’s wide variety allows most applications to be satisfied quickly and effectively, with a commitment to offering high levels of inventory on hand.
Aluminum Product Overview
Junction Boxes and Wallmount Enclosures
Both of these options offer the following features
- Provide protection where equipment may be hosed down or otherwise be very wet, or in specific applications where corrosion may be a problem.
- Smooth, continuously welded seams, without knockouts, cutouts, or holes.
- Formed lip on enclosure to exclude flowing liquids and contaminants.
- Seamless poured-in place gasket.
- Welded brackets provide for enclosure mounting.
- A bonding stud is provided on the door and a grounding stud is provided in the enclosure.
- Type 4X approved
Junction Boxes
- Continuous hinge and door secured with quarter turn or lift off cover with clamps
- All models larger than 4″ x 4″ include a removable 14 gauge inner panel.
- Sizes up to 16″x14″
Wallmount Enclosures
- Door and body stiffeners are provided in the larger enclosures for extra rigidity.
- Aluminum continuous hinge on door may be removed by pulling the aluminum hinge pin.
- Door is secured with easily operated aluminum clamps.
- Provision for padlocking
- Removable 12 gauge steel inner panel is included, collar studs are provided for mounting inner panels.
- Sizes up to 60″x36″
Diecast Aluminum Enclosures
- Watertight, Thick wall + UL Listed
- Hundreds of sizes and option available
- 16-gauge galvanized steel inner panels are optional and available for most sizes
- Available unfinished or powder coated
- Captive stainless steel lid screws
- Type 4X and 4X/6P approved model options
- Temperature Range (-40ºC up to +80ºC)
- Sizes up to 12″x25″
Aluminum Modification Services
Field modifications can take time – Hammond can provide factory modifications that maintain relevant approvals and save valuable installation time and money in the field.
- Holes and cutouts can be pre-cut.
- Sizes can be modified (subject to approvals)
- Additional internal mounting studs and stand-offs can be added.
- Quarter turn option available on some models.
