Anchor Roma 8M & 9M Metal Box

Product Details

Key Specifications & Features: 8‑Module Variant Module width: 8 modules (often listed as “8 or 9 M (horizontal)”) — this means it supports eight adjacent modular units side‑by‑side. Model / part number: Model 30453 is cited for the 8‑module version. Material: Galvanised iron (GI) sheet metal for the box / enclosure — “Concealed GI Sheet Metal”. Rust / corrosion protection: The listing mentions “Rust prevention up to 250 hrs. in salt spray test (Red Rust)”. Dimensions: According to the spec list: 79 mm (height) × 230 mm (width) × depth 52 mm. Use case: Flush‑mounted installation (concealed wiring) behind a cover plate where you need eight modules width. --- Typical Use & Considerations Ideal when you have a gangboard or switch‑panel location requiring eight modules side‑by‑side (for example: a row of switches/sockets/data ports) and you want a single metal box rather than multiple smaller boxes. Because it’s a quality GI sheet box with rust protection, it's suitable for long‑term installations — especially helpful in humid/coastal climates (e.g., Chennai / Tamil Nadu). The wide dimension (~230 mm width) means ensure the wall or mounting box behind can accommodate that size — if not, you may end up with misalignment or aesthetics issues. Using the correct series (Anchor Roma) ensures the mechanisms (switches/sockets) and faceplates will align properly with the box. --- Things to Verify / Before Purchase & Installation Confirm you indeed need 8 modules width (8 M). Some listings mention “8 or 9 M (Horizontal)”, which suggests a variant that might fit 9 modules or allow a little extra width. If your layout is 9 modules or you expect one extra slot, verify that variant. Check the model/part number carefully (e.g., 30453 for 8 M). Check the depth & internal dimension (52 mm depth mentioned) to ensure your wiring and mechanism behind will fit without protrusion. Verify the mechanisms and cover plate series (Anchor Roma) so that the plate sits flush on the box and modules align. Installation must ensure the box is level, properly anchored, wiring clear and back‑box or wall recess is correct; poor mounting will spoil the final finish. Source from authorised distributor to get genuine GI sheet metal box with correct rust coating etc. --- About “9M” variant While the standard documented size is 8 M for this model, some sources indicate “8 or 9 M (Horizontal)” for the same part/model (30453) meaning the width supports 8 modules, possibly allows a 9th slot or just covers extra width. If your switchboard uses 9 modules, you should check if the variant supports “9 M” explicitly or if you need a special “9‑module metal box” version. The datasheet list for Anchor Roma GI sheet metal boxes shows “8 or 9 M Horizontal – 79 x 230 mm” in one entry. Thus, if you have exactly 9 modules, confirm mounting width, mechanism spacing and plate size before final purchase.