nVent SW1MGLWH - Wall-Mount Solar Shield, Type 4 and 12, 16.00x16.00x11.75, White, Galvanized
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SW1MGLWH

UPC: 783510302177


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Overview

The nVent WM Solar Shield SW1MGLWH (SKU: SW1MGLWH) is a Type 4 and 12 rated wall-mount solar shield constructed from 14-gauge galvanized steel. It features a durable Hoffman #60 white powder paint finish, applied both inside and out, to maximize solar heat reflection and reduce enclosure temperature rise by approximately 56%. This shield is designed to protect outdoor electrical and electronic enclosures from excessive solar heat gain, rain, and snow. Its dimensions are 16.00" x 16.00" x 11.75". The adjustable mounting channels accommodate most wall-mount enclosures up to 12.00" x 12.00" x 10.00", including CONCEPT, INLINE, and NEMA Type 4 models like Bulletins A51NF and A51FL. The SW1MGLWH shields enclosures from the top, sides, and rear. It meets UL 508A Listing, cUL Listing per CSA C22.2 No. 94, NEMA/EEMAC Type 4 and 12 standards, and IEC 60529 IP66 ingress protection. Mounting hardware and step-by-step instructions are included for straightforward installation. This shield is ideal for industrial automation, telecommunications, utility infrastructure, and renewable energy systems.
  • 14-gauge galvanized steel construction for durability
  • Hoffman #60 white powder paint finish for maximum solar heat reflection
  • Reduces enclosure temperature rise by approximately 56%
  • Accommodates wall-mount enclosures up to 12"x12"x10"
  • Meets UL 508A, cUL, NEMA/EEMAC Type 4/12, and IP66 standards
  • NEMA/EEMAC Type 4, 12 and IEC 60529 IP66 compliant
  • Includes mounting hardware and step-by-step installation instructions
  • Ideal for industrial automation, telecommunications, utilities, and renewable energy

Specifications

Application
Controls and Drives
Color
White
Finish
Galvanized
IP Rating
IP66
Material
Galvanized Steel
Material
Mild Steel
Mounting Type
Wall-mount
Nema Rating
Type 4/Type 12
Series
Solar Shield
Size
16.00x16.00x11.75 inches
Thickness
1.99 mm
Thickness
14 ga
Thickness
51.40mm (2.024")
Type
External Mounting for Industrial Enclosures
Type Number
Type 4
Weight
22.8 lb
Works With
NEMA
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
17.5 IN x 16.9 IN x 13.1 IN
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
44.45 cm x 42.926 cm x 33.274 cm
Package Weight (Imperial)
22.800 L
Package Weight (Metric)
10.342 kg

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