Transparent IPX8 Gel Box, 52 x 53 x 29 mm - Raytech Kelvin (KELVIN)

52 x 53 x 29 mm, for 3 x 6 mm² connectors. Raytech Kelvin is a transparent box from the Raytech Gel Box Line, pre-filled with insulating gel, that seals an everyday wire connector against water to IPX8. Put the connector in, close the lid and the connection is protected. Item KELVIN (1 per blister; KELVINP9 (box of 9); KELVINMP (multipack of 20)), list price Rs 1,061 per gel box.

Raytech is an Italian manufacturer that specialises in gel-based insulation for electrical connections: pre-filled gel boxes and joints that are ready to use straight from the pack, and insulating gels and rubbers for filling joints, boxes and enclosures. Because the box is transparent, the connection can be seen without opening it.

Is this the right one for you?

Check these five things before you order:

• Your connector is one Kelvin is made for: 3 x 6 mm² connectors.
• The box fits the space: 52 x 53 x 29 mm outside.
• The wires are insulated, up to 6 mm².
• You need IPX8 protection for a submerged, buried or wet connection.
• The circuit runs at no more than 90 °C; install between -40 °C and +50 °C.

At a glance

• Price: Rs 1,061 per gel box
• Item code: KELVIN; KELVINP9 (box of 9); KELVINMP (multipack of 20)
• Pack: 1 per blister
• Size (A x B x C): 52 x 53 x 29 mm
• Designed for: 3 x 6 mm² connectors
• Degree of protection: IPX8
• Gel: UL 94-HB, re-enterable, no shelf life

Specifications

• Model: Raytech Kelvin (Gel Box Line)
• Item codes: KELVIN (1 per blister); KELVINP9 (box of 9); KELVINMP (multipack of 20)
• Dimensions A x B x C: 52 x 53 x 29 mm
• Connectors it is designed for: 3 x 6 mm² connectors
• Body: transparent
• Electrical performance: CEI EN 50393 as applicable (tested under a water head with the accessory installed in a box); Class 2 to CEI 64-8
• Gel: UL 94-HB; not classified as hazardous under CLP; no shelf life; halogen-free; UV resistant
• Degree of protection: IPX8
• Operating temperature: 90 °C
• Installation temperature: -40 °C to +50 °C
• Multipack versions: also made in a self-extinguishing UL 94-V2 version in yellow, orange, blue or black

Why choose it

• Sized to the connector - choose the box that matches the connector instead of a one-size enclosure
• Transparent - the connection stays visible without opening the box
• Ready to use - nothing to mix or pour; close the lid and the gel seals the connection
• IPX8 - fully submersible and suitable for underground use
• Re-enterable - open, rework and close again; the gel stays soft
• Safe gel with no shelf life - not classified as hazardous under CLP, halogen-free and UV resistant
• Tidies household installations as well as civil and industrial connections

How to fit it

1. Choose the box by the connector - each size lists the connectors it is designed for.
2. Make the connection and lay it in the open box, with the wires leaving through the entrances.
3. Close the lid: the gel closes round the conductors and the connector. To rework the connection later, open the box, change it and close it again.

Where it is used

• Outdoor and garden lighting, bollards and facade lights
• Connections in damp locations, ground boxes and pits
• Submerged connections - fountains, pumps and pond equipment
• Civil and industrial installations that need a quick, sealed connection
• Tidying household junction connections

Other sizes and versions

The Raytech Gel Box Line overview page compares all 3 side by side.

• Isaac - 30 x 27 x 23 mm, 2- and 3-way connectors for 2.5 and 4 mm², blister of 4 - Rs 500 per gel box
• Pascal - 36 x 37 x 26 mm, 2 x 4, 3 x 2.5 and 5 x 2.5 mm² connectors, blister of 2 - Rs 587 per gel box
• Kelvin - 52 x 53 x 29 mm, 3 x 6 mm² connectors, blister of 1 - Rs 1,061 per gel box (this page)

Related products

• Raytech Happy IPX8 gel boxes - three mini boxes for a single wire connector
• Raytech Ready Box and Baby Box - gel-filled IP68 junction boxes with terminal block and glands
• Raytech Wonder Gel - ready-to-use gel in a cartridge for boxes you already have
• Techno TH219 junction box - 4-way IP68 box for resin or gel filling
• All Raytech insulating gel boxes

Frequently asked questions

Which connectors fit in Raytech Kelvin?

Kelvin is designed for 3 x 6 mm² connectors - or similar connectors of the same size.

How is Kelvin different from the other sizes?

They differ in size and in the connectors they take: Isaac (30 x 27 x 23 mm) takes 2- and 3-way connectors for 2.5 and 4 mm²; Pascal (36 x 37 x 26 mm) takes 2 x 4, 3 x 2.5, 3 x 1.5, 2+2 x 2.5 and 5 x 2.5 mm² connectors; Kelvin (52 x 53 x 29 mm) takes 3 x 6 mm² connectors.

Can the box be used under water?

Yes - the Gel Box Line is IPX8 and suitable for submerged and underground use.

Does the gel expire?

No. The gel is not classified as hazardous under CLP and has no shelf life.

Is the Kelvin price per box or per blister?

The list price of Rs 1,061 is for one gel box; Kelvin is packed 1 per blister.

Where can I buy Raytech Kelvin in India?

From Jai Enterprises, Bhilai and Raipur, Chhattisgarh, which supplies Raytech gel boxes and gel-filled joints across India. The list price is Rs 1,061 per gel box; call +91 9340081159 with the quantity and delivery location for stock and lead time.

How to order

Supplied by Jai Enterprises, Bhilai and Raipur, Chhattisgarh, to sites across India. The list price for Raytech Kelvin (item KELVIN) is Rs 1,061 per gel box. Call +91 9340081159 or send an enquiry from this page with the quantity and delivery location, and we will confirm stock, lead time and the delivered cost.