Hoffman Utility Junction Enclosures Gain RUS Acceptance, Providing Further Performance Assurance for Utility Applications


Anoka, MN-September 8, 2008- Hoffman announces its Utility Junction (UJ) Sectionalizing Enclosures have been granted Full Acceptance by the Rural Utility Services (RUS) Technical Committee. UJ enclosures pair robust construction with versatile design options to provide simple aboveground access to underground distribution system terminations, delivering a complete utility industry solution. With RUS Acceptance, these enclosures provide an ideal solution for applications in the public power utility sector.

UJ enclosures offer aboveground housing for sectionalizing, tapping or terminating underground distribution systems. Available in a broad range of single- and three-phase models-with 15 model possibilities-and modifications available, UJ enclosures deliver the diversity required by a broad range of applications. Rugged steel or aluminum construction and a tamper-resistant design allow these robust enclosures to endure harsh outdoor environments for long operational life.

"Hoffman's UJ enclosures stand up to challenging environmental conditions and meet ANSI C57.12.28 Pad-Mounted Equipment Enclosure Integrity industry standards," said Rita Bejjani, Hoffman Contractor Product Manager. "Now featuring full RUS Acceptance, UJ enclosures provide a rugged solution for a broad range of public power utility applications." Bejjani adds, "UJ enclosures are available in large or small orders with short lead times, offering the convenience of in-stock solutions without sacrificing product diversity."

About Hoffman

Hoffman, based in Anoka, Minn., is a leading designer and manufacturer of systems that safely and reliably protect the electronic and electrical controls in industrial, networking and commercial construction applications. With more than 60 years of experience, extensive technical expertise and a vast distribution network, Hoffman is recognized as an industry leader providing a broad range of standard, modified and custom enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. Hoffman is a member of the Pentair Technical Products Group, which also includes Pentair Electronic Packaging, Schroff, Pentair Enclosures Europe, Pentair Enclosures Asia, and McLean Thermal. For more information or to locate a sales office, visit hoffmanonline.comor contact Hoffman Enclosures, 2100 Hoffman Way, Anoka, MN 55303.

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