ProtechT WPE26T IP65 Waterproof Plastic Enclosure with Transparent Lid

Specifications:

• Enclosure Type: Waterproof industrial protective housing
  
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP65 (dust-tight and protected against water jets)
  
• Base Material: High-impact grey ABS polymer
  
• Lid Material: Clear transparent 
  
• Sealing Gasket: Continuous heavy-duty silicone rubber weatherproof seal
  
• Closure Type: M6 Nylon screws
  
• External Dimensions: 27.7CM × 18.7CM × 13.CM
  
• Internal Dimensions: 23CM × 13.7CM × 9.8CM 
  
• Mounting Support: Integrated internal bosses for PCB or DIN rail mounting
  
• Weight: 0.800 kg 
  
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +80°C
  
• Compatible Platforms: Universal (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, Industrial Automation modules, and Zero PCBs)

Unlock New Capabilities
Past Projects (Prerequisites)
If you've already experimented with building basic indoor smart home nodes, desktop weather stations, or exposed benchtop motor drivers on a standard breadboard, you already understand how quickly dust and accidental wire tugs can disrupt your circuits. This means you're perfectly ready to step up to deploying your systems safely into real-world environments.

Feature Upgrade (What This Unlocks)
This ProtechT WPE26T enclosure unlocks the ability to deploy your projects outdoors, build fully weather-sealed agriculture monitoring nodes, assemble dust-proof industrial control panels, and mount remote sensor arrays in high-humidity areas. These are field deployments you simply cannot achieve reliably with exposed development boards or standard open-frame prototype cases.

Effort Level & Minimum Hardware

Minimum hardware to get started:

• Development board or custom PCB (Arduino Uno, ESP32, etc.) — to run the actual automation routine or sensing applications inside the box.
• Cable Glands (PG7 or PG9 recommended) — to maintain the IP65 rating where external power or sensor wires pass through the plastic walls.
• Mounting screws or adhesive standoffs — to secure your internal boards to the integrated internal plastic bosses, preventing components from shifting or shorting against one another.

Package includes:1 X ProtechT WPE26T IP65 Waterproof Plastic Enclosure with Transparent Lid 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does the IP65 rating mean for the ProtechT WPE26T enclosure?
   The IP65 rating guarantees that the enclosure is completely dust-tight (6) and protected against low-pressure water jets from any direction (5), making it highly weather-resistant.
2. Can I use this enclosure for direct continuous submersion underwater?
   No. IP65 enclosures are designed to survive rain, splashing, and washdowns, but they are not rated for continuous submersion. For underwater projects, look for an IP68-rated housing.
3. Is the transparent lid made of glass or plastic?
   The clear lid is manufactured from heavy-duty, high-impact polycarbonate, which is significantly tougher and more shatter-resistant than glass.
4. Will the clear polycarbonate lid turn yellow or crack under prolonged Indian summer sunlight?
   No. The polycarbonate lid is treated with a UV-stabilized coating designed to prevent yellowing, clouding, and embrittlement under direct outdoor sunlight.
5. Can I drill holes into this box to pass wires through?
   Yes. The high-impact ABS base is specifically designed to be easily machinable for custom circular cuts, square cutouts, or interface mounts.
6. What is the best tool to drill clean holes without cracking the ABS plastic?
   A step-drill bit running at low speeds is highly recommended. Standard twist drill bits can catch and bite too aggressively, leading to small cracks around the edges.
7. Are the four lid assembly screws included with the box?
   Yes, four heavy-duty assembly screws are included as standard components in the box package.
8. Can I mount a standard DIN rail inside the ProtechT WPE26T? Yes. The molded internal bosses on the base plate align beautifully with standard mini DIN rail mounting footprints or custom backing plates.
9. Is this enclosure fire-retardant or flame-resistant?
   The ABS base offers excellent industrial thermal resistance up to 80°C, but it is not completely fireproof. Ensure all high-power circuitry inside stays within normal thermal thresholds.
10. What type of standoffs should I use to mount my electronics to the internal bosses?
    Standard self-tapping M3 screws or short nylon adhesive standoffs work best to secure boards to the pre-molded internal screw bosses.
11. Can I use this box to house high-voltage AC components like 230V relays?
    Yes. The non-conductive ABS plastic base provides excellent electrical insulation, minimizing structural shock hazards for high-voltage industrial relays or power supplies.
12. How does the silicone gasket handle extreme winter or summer temperature fluctuations?
    The industrial-grade silicone rubber compound remains flexible and fully decompressed from -40°C up to +80°C, ensuring the seal never deforms.
13. Does this enclosure block Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or LoRa wireless RF signals?
    No. Because the entire frame is made of non-metallic polymers (ABS and Polycarbonate), wireless RF telemetry passes through seamlessly with minimal attenuation.
14. How do I prevent condensation or fogging from building up inside the clear lid?
    Dropping a small silica gel desiccant packet inside right before fastening the transparent lid captures the moisture trapped inside ambient air during installation.
15. Can I purchase replacement silicone gaskets or lid screws separately if lost?
    Standard M4 stainless steel machine screws can be sourced anywhere, but custom silicone replacement gaskets must be requested through our Bangalore component team.