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MLO Sections

Main Lug Only (MLO) Section

Benshaw’s MLO Series Main Lug Only Section provides a full height and depth NEMA rated enclosure for use as a convenient area to land the line or load cable connections while providing a transition area for a disconnect switch, starter or MCC. Required for Benshaw line-ups with bus. The MLO can be configured for top or bottom cable access (specify when ordering). Customized MLO sections are available on request.

MLO section

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Landing pad for cabling
  • NEMA 1/12 construction
  • ANSI 61 grey
  • 11 gauge steel construction
  • Super durable polyurethane TGIC powder paint
  • Tin-plated copper bus
  • Paint finish meets ASTM A252-9 or A525-83
  • UL/cUL listed 7.2 kV Class

Options
  • Lockable front panel
  • Bus entry, left or right
  • Control wireway
Key Advantages
  • Landing pad for input cable
  • Optional feed-through bus to Benshaw line up
  • Top or bottom cable entry
  • NEMA 1, 12 or 3R enclosure configurations
  • Transition from other manufacturers’ line up
  • Configure to match up to existing bus network (optional)
  • Optional control transformers and metering can be added
  • Bottom entry standard — top entry requires upsizing to 36″ W

Contact us to discuss your specific requirements with the Benshaw team