Anchor Roma 16M Metal Box

Product Details

Key Specifications & Features Module size: 16 Modules (16 M) — built to accommodate up to sixteen standard modular mechanisms (switches, sockets, etc) side‑by‑side in one enclosure. Material & construction: Galvanised iron (GI) sheet metal box (concealed/flush mount type). Example spec: “Concealed GI Sheet Metal” for model 21736. Rust / corrosion protection: Specified “Rust prevention up to 250 hrs in salt spray test (Red Rust)”. Dimensions (approx.): One listing shows 142 mm (height) x 230 mm (width) for the model 21736 (16 M) version. Depth listed around ~56 mm in the specification table. Material gauge / finish: The specification table shows “Rust Protected 120 GSM GI Boxes” for the series. Compatibility: Designed for the Anchor Roma series of mechanisms, plates and accessories — ensuring proper alignment of modules, standard module width, and unified installation aesthetic. --- Typical Use & Considerations Ideal when you’re setting up a switchboard or wiring board with sixteen modules side‑by‑side (for example, many switches, multiple sockets and data outlets in one row) and you want one unified metal box behind the wall finish. Used in concealed wiring installations (flush mount) — the metal box is embedded or fixed inside the wall or mounting board, with mechanisms mounted inside, and final face‑plate covering the modules. Especially beneficial in climates like Chennai / Tamil Nadu (coastal/humid) where rust/corrosion may be a concern: the GI metal box with rust protection adds durability and structural strength. Because the width is quite large (230 mm approx), ensure that the wall or mounting zone accommodates the width and depth, so you can install mechanisms, frames and plate flush and level. --- Things to Verify / Before Purchase & Installation Confirm you really need a 16‑module width (16 M) box. If your switchboard has fewer modules (12M, 8M) or more (18M) then you should select the correct size variant. Verify the depth & internal space: For the 16 M size, depth is around ~56 mm per spec — ensure your wiring, conduit, earthing, mechanism terminals fit. Using insufficient depth can lead to poor fit or protrusion. Ensure your mechanisms, cover plate and finishing frame are compatible with the Anchor Roma modular system so the mountings align, screws match, and finish is clean. Make sure the wall/mounting area is properly prepared — box must be firmly fixed, level, wiring arranged neatly, earthing terminal connected since it’s GI metal. Poor mounting will affect final finish aesthetic. Buy from an authorised distributor of Anchor / Panasonic Life Solutions India so you receive genuine product, correct material quality (GI sheet, rust protection, finished threads), correct part number (21736) etc. Since it’s a large gang width, check that the covering plate, frame, and the wall finish coordinate — misalignment will be visually obvious with so many modules in one plate.