Choosing between a used industrial control enclosure and a fully wired contactor panel can feel like comparing an empty room with a furnished one. The SCE 8N806LP is a compact metal box built to hold components you supply yourself. The ABB DP60C3P-1 panel is a used control cabinet with four contactors, a transformer, relays, terminal blocks, and a wiring harness already in place. For control panel enclosures and din rail work, the decision comes down to whether you want a blank canvas or a near-finished system.
Quick verdict: The SCE is the lower-priced starting point for a small build where you are adding your own controls. The ABB is the more complete pick for a 208V 3-phase boiler or process control setup that can use its existing contactor and relay wiring. If you need a blank box, choose SCE. If you need a wired cabinet, choose ABB.
| SCE 8N806LP | ABB DP60C3P-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price signal | USD 26.87 | USD 500.00 |
| Best for | Custom enclosure builds | Ready-to-power contactor cabinet |
| What arrives | Empty metal NEMA-1 enclosure | Wired panel with 4 ABB contactors |
| Voltage input | None, you add components | 208V 3-phase, 120V control |
| Size and finish | 8\" x 8\" x 6\" | Metal cabinet with door |
| Condition | Used, minor scrapes | Used, little use |
Where each product wins:
- The SCE wins for compact, custom control builds. Its square 8x8x6 metal body and panel-mounting style fit neatly into small footprints, and the used finish means you are not protecting a showpiece.
- The ABB wins for speed. It brings four DP60C3P-1 contactors, a 120V secondary control transformer, 1CR through 4CR relays, terminal blocks, and a wiring harness, so most of the assembly work is already done.
Product notes
SCE Industrial Control Panel Enclosure 8N806LP 8\" x 8\" x 6\" Nema-1
The SCE is a no-frills metal enclosure for someone who wants to mount their own switches, terminals, or small contactors. At $26.87, it is the lower-priced entry point and a practical choice when the cabinet is just one piece of a larger build. Its panel-mounting style and NEMA-1 rating make it straightforward to work into a control panel layout. The limitation is physical: an 8x8x6 box is not large, so you need to know your components will fit before you buy. It is also used, with some minor scrapes and a mix of hinge types across the available units, so you are not getting a cosmetically perfect box. If your project stays small and you are fine with a little patina, this keeps the upfront cost down.
Industrial Control Panel - ABB DP60C3P-1 Contactors - 208V 3-Phase - Steam Boil
This is the opposite of a blank box. The ABB panel comes as a wired control cabinet with four DP60C3P-1 definite-purpose contactors, a control transformer with a 120V secondary, four relays, terminal blocks, and a wiring harness. It was removed from a functioning 72 kW electric steam boiler system after a short service period, so the components are intact and the wiring is clean. For a 208V 3-phase boiler or process control project, this can save hours of assembly. The trade-off is specificity. This is not a general-purpose enclosure; its power and control voltages are built around a particular steam boiler setup. If your application needs a different voltage or contactor arrangement, you would be reconfiguring much of what makes this panel useful.
Final choice by use case
Choose the SCE 8N806LP if you are assembling a small control point and need a lower-priced metal enclosure to put your own parts in. Choose the ABB DP60C3P-1 if you are working on a 208V 3-phase boiler control system and want a wired cabinet with ABB contactors and relay logic already in place. For a quick repair, the ABB panel may be the faster route. For a custom enclosure project, the SCE is the more flexible blank slate.
