Clipsal by Schneider Electric | MAX9 Flush Mount Enclosure 36 Pole 2 Row | IP40 Indoor
The Clipsal MX9SB218F is a MAX9 flush-mount switchboard enclosure with 36 module poles across 2 rows, rated IP40 for indoor distribution. It takes MAX9 devices and MAXBAR busbar systems, suiting standard residential and light-commercial boards. The MX9SB218F recesses into the wall cavity and ships with a reversible door that hinges from either side.
A domestic board can run short on ways once solar, EV, and extra sub-circuits go in, but a full 3 or 4-row enclosure is more board than many homes need. A surface board can also look bulky in a hallway or entry once the space is finished. The MX9SB218F sets 36 poles across 2 rows flush into the wall, giving a right-sized upgrade with a clean built-in finish.
For a switchboard upgrade or new-build fit-off, the MX9SB218F carries a standard domestic circuit list in one recessed box that sits neat in a lived-in area. The 36-pole, 2-row layout runs 18 modules to a row, keeping the enclosure compact in both height and width. A reversible door lets the installer set the hinge to suit the wall, and the flush trim finishes neatly against the plaster.
Features
- 36-pole capacity — 2 rows of 18 18mm modules suit a standard domestic distribution board.
- Flush mount — the MX9SB218F recesses into the wall cavity for a built-in finish that sits level with the plaster.
- MAX9 compatible — takes MAX9 MCBs, RCBOs, and MAXBAR busbar systems for a keyed, tidy assembly.
- Reversible door — the door hinges from either side, so the MX9SB218F fits left or right-hand wall positions.
- Two-row layout — 18 modules per row keep the enclosure compact in both height and width.
- Expansion headroom — spare ways in the 36-pole frame leave room to add circuits without a bigger board.
- White plastic body — moulded RAL 9003 white enclosure and trim give a clean face against a finished wall.
- Modern load ready — sized for solar, EV, and added sub-circuits on a standard home or light-commercial board.
- IP40 rating — protected against small solid objects, suited to dry indoor and protected locations.
- Indoor use only — IP40 gives no rain or splash protection, so the MX9SB218F is not for outdoor or damp positions.
- Needs a wall cavity — flush mounting requires a stud wall or recess deep enough to house the enclosure body.
Where to use
- Feature and entry walls — the MX9SB218F sits flush where a surface board would look bulky in a finished space.
- Renovation re-boards — replaces an undersized board on a domestic upgrade where circuit count has grown.
- New builds — sized for new homes needing a right-sized recessed board behind one door.
- Light-commercial distribution — suits small shops, offices, and units set into the wall.
- Hallways and living areas — the MX9SB218F keeps the wall face clean in a lived-in part of the home.
- Solar and EV boards — carries the breakers and RCBOs for a home PV, battery, and EV charging setup.
The MX9SB218F is rated IP40 and is an indoor enclosure only. It gives no protection against rain, splash, or damp, so it should not be mounted outdoors or in wet areas. It is a flush enclosure that recesses into a wall cavity, so it needs a stud wall or recess deep enough to house it. Fitting must be carried out by a licensed electrician.
