What is a Ritherdon NH RB Cabinet?
The Ritherdon National Highways Approved RB Cabinet is a roadside electrical cabinet designed specifically to meet National Highways specification MCE 2650 for housing electric and electrical equipment along the Strategic Road Network (SRN) of major highways and motorways.
Comprising England’s motorways and A roads, it is at the core of the national transport system (roads managed by National Highways.)
National Highways Approved RB Cabinet
Manufactured by Ritherdon, these durable stainless steel cabinets borrow from the design principles of the company’s popular standard RB design but are specifically approved by National Highways for use on the highways network.
They meet the requirements detailed in MCE 2650 Technical Requirements for Roadside Electrical Cabinet, as well as standards TR 1100, TR 2130 and TR 2180.
Available in a single door and double door version, manufactured in stainless steel and powder coated in Flint Grey.Â
Key features include IP56 and IK10 rating, a 12mm plywood backboard, 2° sloped roof, detachable lifting lugs, and three-point locking with National Highways’ Concentric T-key.Â
These roadside cabinets are covered by the Ritherdon guarantee: all metalwork is guaranteed for 25 years.
What Accessories Are Available?
A variety of accessories make the NH RB Cabinets highly customisable:
- 19″ equipment racks and shelving kits.
- Internal lighting, heaters and consumer unit (6-way).
- External cable trays for cable management.
Must be installed using the corresponding plinth.
Who Uses Ritherdon NH RB Cabinets?
Highways agencies, local highways authorities, traffic control departments, telecom and utilities providers, use these cabinets to securely house roadside electrical controls, communications gear, and monitoring equipment along the Strategic Road Network.Â
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Why Use Ritherdon NH RB Cabinets?
For any schemes that involve electrical cabinets, where Cabinet Type 600, 640 or 609 are not suitable, the NH RB Cabinet is a perfect solution.
- Specifically approved for roadside use on England’s motorways.
- Durable IP56 rating withstands the harsh highways environment.
- Secure three-point locking system prevents tampering.
- Spacious interior simplifies installing equipment
- Optional accessories make the cabinet highly customisable.
- Ritherdon guarantee – all metalwork is guaranteed for 25 years.
The Ritherdon NH RB Cabinet is a reliable, secure roadside electrical cabinet to protect critical infrastructure along the Strategic Road Network. Their durable build meets National Highways’ specifications for longevity and security.Â
