Deciding between these two industrial options comes down to one question: do you want to build the electrical system yourself, or do you want one already assembled? The Hoffman A302408LP is an enclosure, and the ABB DP60C3P-1 Industrial Control Panel is a functioning control cabinet. For anyone shopping in control panel enclosures and DIN rail projects, the real difference is between starting from a shell and starting from a complete panel.
Quick Verdict
Buy the Hoffman if you plan to source and mount your own controls inside a clean enclosure. Buy the ABB panel if you want a complete control cabinet with electrical components and wiring already in place.
At a Glance
| Consideration | Hoffman A302408LP Enclosure | ABB DP60C3P-1 Control Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 495.00 | USD 500.00 |
| Enclosure | NEMA Type 12 rectangular panel-mount enclosure with powder-coated finish | Metal enclosure with door |
| Electrical content | Enclosure with Phoenix Terminal Block 3003347 | Four ABB DP60C3P-1 definite-purpose contactors, 120V secondary control transformer, relays 1CR-4CR, terminal blocks, wiring harness |
| Power | AC current type | 208V 3-phase with 120V control |
| Best for | Custom builds from scratch | Boiler repair, automation, parts harvesting |
Where Each Product Wins
- The Hoffman wins on listed price: you get a clean enclosure to populate.
- The ABB wins on completeness: it includes the electrical package, while the Hoffman leaves the component sourcing to you.
- The Hoffman is the better match when you want to hand-pick every part; the ABB is the better match when you want the work done for you.
Product Notes
Hoffman A302408LP 30" x 24" x 8" NEMA Type 12 Industrial Control Panel Enclosure
Start with a clean slate if you have a specific set of control components in mind. This enclosure has never been used and comes in its original box with a Phoenix Terminal Block 3003347 already included. The rectangular panel-mount design, powder-coated finish, and mild steel construction make it a practical housing for an industrial control build. It is an enclosure rather than a populated control panel, so the electrical component selection is yours to source and mount. That makes it ideal for a custom automation project where you want to control exactly what goes inside. If you need a finished panel with the electrical wiring already handled, this shell only gets you partway there.
Industrial Control Panel - ABB DP60C3P-1 Contactors - 208V 3-Phase - Steam Boil
This cabinet was removed from a functioning 72 kW electric steam boiler system after little use, with the intact components described as in new condition. Inside the metal enclosure with door you get four ABB DP60C3P-1 definite-purpose contactors, a 120V secondary control transformer, relays 1CR through 4CR, terminal blocks, and a clean wiring harness. The panel is set up for 208V 3-phase power with 120V control, which suits boiler repair, industrial automation, or parts harvesting. The main limitation is that the wiring is already configured for that 208V/120V setup, so it should be matched to your application before you put it into service. If you need a functioning control cabinet without sourcing each component separately, this panel is the more complete answer.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the Hoffman A302408LP when you want to assemble your own control setup inside an enclosure at a $495 listed price. Choose the ABB DP60C3P-1 Industrial Control Panel when you want a $500 control cabinet with the electrical package already in place. The $5 difference is small; the real difference is whether you prefer to build from the enclosure up or start with a complete panel.
