Viking Electronics VE-5X10-PNL Surface Mount Back Box with Aluminum Panel
Overview
The VE-5X10-PNL is a surface-mount enclosure from Viking Electronics designed to house and protect Viking intercom and entry system components in wall-mount and post-mount deployments. The box combines a 16-gauge cold-rolled steel (CRS) housing with a separate 0.081" thick (12-gauge) aluminum panel — the heavier aluminum panel provides a rigid, corrosion-resistant face that stands up to repeated contact in high-traffic entry points. The UV-stable black fine-texture powder-coat finish resists fading in sun-exposed locations, making this a practical choice for covered outdoor vestibules, building entries, and pedestal installations where appearance and durability both matter. Overall dimensions of 5.22" × 10.14" × 3.69" (133mm × 258mm × 94mm) accommodate multi-component Viking VE-Series assemblies. If you are working on a standard intercom or entry system install without a rain guard requirement, this is the correct box; for exposed outdoor applications where precipitation is a direct concern, evaluate the VE-5X10-PNL-NR (no rain guard variant) or the VE-5X10-PNL-SS in marine-grade 316 stainless steel instead.
Compatibility
Designed for use with Viking VE-Series products. Mounts to a wall, post, or single/double gang box. The VE-5X10-PNL shares the same footprint family as the VE-5X10-PNL-NR and VE-5X10-PNL-SS variants — all three accept the same 12-gauge aluminum panel format, so component fit is consistent across the surface-mount back box line. Compatible with Viking gooseneck pedestal mounting where post-mount installation is required. Verify your specific Viking component fits within the 5.22" × 10.14" × 3.69" interior envelope before ordering; deeper assemblies or add-on modules may require a larger enclosure in the VE Series. Consult the Viking VE-Series product line for the full range of compatible intercom and entry hardware.
Installation Notes
The CRS housing surfaces to a standard wall, post, or gang box — no specialty substrate required. The 12-gauge aluminum panel is a distinct component from the 16-gauge CRS box; panel cutouts for Viking hardware should be laid out against the aluminum face, not the steel housing. At 3 lbs (1.36 kg) shipping weight, standard wall anchors appropriate for the substrate are sufficient. UV-stable powder coat is exterior-rated, but the box does not include a rain guard — install under an overhang or pair with a separate rain shield for direct precipitation exposure.
