Junction Boxes

Description

A junction box performs several important functions. We would argue that safety is its primary purpose because it serves to keep people and animals away from live electrical connections. With that being said, the primary function of the enclosure is to shield the inside terminations from the outside elements like dirt and moisture. Other purposes of the junction box are based on the application. One of these applications is to distribute power from one location to multiple other locations. A second application is the collection of control signals from various input and output devices, such as sensors and buttons, which are then brought back to a central control cabinet or control panel. In either application, they provide a test point and are usually labelled in reference to a schematic in order to assist with maintenance. As Newark points out on their site, “maintenance and safety are of great importance in keeping and preserving equipment and the facility in a functional state.”