Viking Surface Mount Enclosure 5X5 Chassis in White - VE-5X5-WH

Viking Electronics VE-5X5-WH White 5x5 Surface Mount Enclosure

Overview

The Viking Electronics VE-5X5-WH is a 5×5 white steel surface mount enclosure built for intercom, access control, and surveillance edge-device installations where a clean, durable housing is required. Constructed from 0.062-inch (16-gauge) cold-rolled steel with a UV-stable white fine-texture powder-coat finish, the VE-5X5-WH is designed to hold up in commercial lobbies, vestibules, and covered exterior entry points without fading or chalking over time. It mounts directly to a wall, post, single or double gang box, or any Viking Electronics gooseneck pedestal — giving integrators flexibility to match the mounting substrate at the job site without sourcing additional adapters.

Key Features

• 16-Gauge CRS Steel Shell (0.062"): Cold-rolled steel at this gauge resists casual impact and pry attempts that would dent lighter-gauge sheet metal. For surface-mounted entry equipment, that physical resistance matters — a dented housing telegraphs a vulnerable installation.
• UV-Stable White Fine-Texture Powder Coat: UV-stabilized powder paint resists yellowing and chalking under prolonged sun exposure. The fine-texture finish also hides minor scuffs and fingerprints better than a gloss surface — a practical consideration in high-traffic entry areas where cleaning frequency is low.
• 12-Gauge Aluminum Panel (0.081"): The internal panel is thicker-gauge aluminum than the box shell — at 0.081 inches, it provides a rigid, non-corroding mounting surface for terminal blocks, circuit boards, or relay hardware. Aluminum won't rust if condensation forms on the inside.
• UV-Stable Clear Gloss Panel Finish: The clear gloss coat on the aluminum panel protects against oxidation and makes it easier to read labels and markings on installed hardware during service visits — a detail that saves time on maintenance calls.
• Multi-Surface Mount Compatibility: Directly mounts to wall studs or drywall anchors, round or square posts, single-gang boxes, double-gang boxes, and Viking gooseneck pedestals. No adapter plate required for standard gang-box installations — drill pattern aligns to a 4-inch square.
• White Finish Matches Standard Interior Trim: The VE-5X5-WH (often searched as VE 5X5 WH) ships in a white finish that blends with standard commercial interior trim. Where aesthetics are part of the spec — hotels, healthcare lobbies, Class A office buildings — the white variant avoids the institutional look of the standard black model.

Integration & Compatibility

The VE-5X5-WH is designed as part of the Viking VE-Series enclosure line. It is dimensionally compatible with Viking's own intercom and access control boards sized for the 5×5 chassis. Integrators pairing this enclosure with access control hardware should confirm the interior panel clearance accommodates the specific board and wiring harness being installed. The gang-box mounting footprint follows standard single and double gang dimensions, so the enclosure can be installed over existing rough-in boxes during retrofit projects without repatching walls. For outdoor or high-moisture environments, note that the VE-5X5-WH does not include a rain guard — Viking's VE-5×5-NR-WH variant is the correct choice if weather exposure is a factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the VE-5X5-WH made of?

A: The box shell is 0.062-inch (16-gauge) cold-rolled steel with a UV-stable white fine-texture powder-coat finish. The internal panel is 0.081-inch (12-gauge) aluminum with a UV-stable clear gloss powder-coat finish.

Q: Can the VE-5X5-WH be mounted over a standard electrical gang box?

A: Yes. The VE-5X5-WH mounts to a wall, post, single-gang box, double-gang box, or Viking gooseneck pedestal.

Q: Does the VE-5X5-WH include a rain guard for outdoor use?

A: No. The VE-5X5-WH does not include a rain guard. For installations exposed to direct rain or weather, Viking offers the VE-5×5-NR-WH variant designed for those conditions.

Q: What is the shipping weight of the VE-5X5-WH?

A: The box ships at 1.7 lb (0.77 kg). The panel ships at 2.0 lb (0.91 kg).

Q: Is there a black version of this enclosure available?

A: Yes. Viking offers the VE-5×5 in a black powder-painted steel finish for installations where the black housing is preferred or required.

Jerry Tildsen

The detail that stands out on the VE-5X5-WH is the panel spec: 0.081-inch 12-gauge aluminum is heavier gauge than the box shell itself, which tells you Viking prioritized a rigid, non-corroding mounting substrate over shaving weight. On a job where the board gets swapped during a service call, that panel holds threads and doesn't flex when you're torquing terminal screws.

Technical Highlights:

• 16-Gauge CRS Box (0.062"): Adequate impact resistance for recessed or semi-exposed lobby installations. Not a high-security vault — but it won't fold from a casual bump or cleaning cart contact.
• 12-Gauge Aluminum Panel (0.081"): Thicker than the outer shell, non-corroding, and dimensionally stable. Condensation inside the box won't rust your mounting surface or cause board creep over time.
• UV-Stable Powder Coats on Both Components: The box uses UV-stable white fine-texture; the panel uses UV-stable clear gloss. Both resist degradation under fluorescent and natural light — important in atrium or skylit lobby installations.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm interior clearance before committing to this chassis — the 5×5 footprint is compact, and a board with a large wiring harness or bulky relay block may require the larger Viking VE enclosure variant.
• No rain guard is included with the VE-5X5-WH. If the installation point sees any direct water exposure — even from a building overhang with wind-driven rain — spec the NR-WH variant instead. Do not assume a covered soffit is sufficient without reviewing the site wind/rain pattern.

Best-fit deployment: commercial office or healthcare lobby entry where the intercom or access control board needs a surface-mount housing that matches white interior trim and will be serviced in place. Not the right pick for fully exposed exterior columns or uncovered entry canopies.