The material of the junction box depends on the use occasion and installation conditions. Generally speaking, metal junction boxes are suitable for high-temperature and high-pressure environments, while plastic junction boxes are suitable for low-voltage and low-temperature environments.
advantage:
1. High-temperature resistance and fire protection: The metal junction box can resist high temperature and high pressure and has good fire protection performance.
2. Corrosion resistance: Metal materials are not easy to corrode, so the life of the metal junction box is relatively long.
3. High mechanical strength: Metal materials are relatively strong and have good mechanical strength and shock resistance.
shortcoming:
1. Easily rusted: In a humid environment, metal materials are prone to rust, affecting the safety performance of the junction box.
2. Higher price: Metal materials are relatively expensive, which will increase the price of metal junction boxes.
3. Difficulty in installation: Due to the hard metal material, installation is difficult and requires professional tools and techniques.
Advantages of plastic junction boxes:
1. Easy installation: Plastic materials are relatively lightweight, relatively easy to install, and do not require special techniques and tools.
2. Good insulation properties: Plastic material is an excellent insulation material, so the electrical properties of plastic junction boxes are relatively good.
3. Low price: The price of plastic materials is relatively low, which can save costs.
shortcoming:
1. Poor high-temperature resistance: Plastic materials do not have high-temperature resistance, so problems are prone to occur when used in high-temperature and high-pressure environments.
2. Poor corrosion resistance: Plastic materials are easily affected by chemical substances, which can easily lead to a shorter life of the junction box.
When selecting the junction box material, you need to weigh it based on the actual use occasion and installation conditions. Generally speaking, metal junction boxes are suitable for high-temperature and high-pressure environments, while plastic junction boxes are suitable for low-voltage and low-temperature environments. In addition, when purchasing a junction box, you also need to pay attention to the specifications and performance indicators of the junction box to ensure that the junction box can meet electrical safety requirements.
【in conclusion】
After analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of metal junction boxes and plastic junction boxes, we can see that junction boxes of different materials have certain application ranges and conditions of use. When choosing a junction box, we need to choose the material according to actual needs to ensure the quality and safety performance of the junction box.