5/7/2025
New for Florida’s Coastal Projects: Milbank’s Stainless Steel Enclosed Controls Units
When it comes to managing power in Florida’s challenging environment, corrosion is always part of the conversation. That’s why we’re excited to announce: By popular demand, Milbank’s trusted enclosed controls (ECs) are available in a NEMA 3R stainless steel version for durable power distribution solutions you can trust.
Milbank ECs are built to stand up to the elements—giving you the security, reliability and efficiency you expect, without the maintenance headaches.
Here’s why projects in need of durable power distribution solutions—especially those near the coast—will benefit from our stainless steel enclosed controls options:
Why Stainless Steel for Enclosed Controls?
The Florida climate poses unique obstacles: salty air, humidity, extreme temperatures and storms can all take a toll on traditional electrical equipment. Milbank’s NEMA 3R stainless steel enclosed controls are built to resist corrosion and deterioration, offering a longer-lasting solution that performs reliably through every season.Here’s how our NEMA 3R stainless steel enclosed controls are providing durable power distribution solutions across Florida:
- Goodbye, strut farms. Replace unsightly and inefficient strut and backboard systems with sleek, purpose-built, NEMA 3R stainless steel units.
- No fences, no worries. Our ECs come standard with padlockable doors for security—no need to fence off your installation.
- Our Milbank Express options are ready to go, no engineering time needed.
- Field-modifiable when flexibility is key. Adjust with standard accessories to fit your exact needs on site.
- Consistency from project to project. Our EC designs are built for repeatability, helping contractors and utilities maintain standards across installations.
What Are Milbank Enclosed Controls?
Milbank has spent nearly a century engineering smarter ways to manage power—and our enclosed controls are a prime example. These durable power distribution solutions integrate both the enclosure and necessary controls into a single, compact unit, ready for installation.Applications for ECs include:
- Traffic signals and lighting control
- EV charging stations
- Telecommunications
- Wastewater management
- General distribution
- Generator interlocks
- Integral transformer solutions
- High amperage up to 800A
Engineered for Safety and Security
Safety is non-negotiable—and Milbank ECs are designed with both customers and utility workers in mind. With internal deadfronts, external locking mechanisms and isolated sections for utility and customer access, every contact point is protected.Security features include:
- Meter hoods
- Padlockable hasps
- Corbin locks
- 3-point latching
- Customizable options based on utility or project requirements
Faster Installations. Smarter Investments.
Traditional setups with struts and backboards can drag out installation timelines and rack up costs. Milbank ECs combine everything into one ready-to-install cabinet, cutting down both labor and material costs. Multiple units can even be installed in a single day.That’s why utilities, contractors, and DOTs across the country rely on Milbank when they need durable power distribution solutions. Our ECs make jobsites more efficient and projects more profitable.
Designed to Fit In—Or Stand Out
Real estate is precious, whether you’re downtown or on a coastal greenway. Milbank ECs come in various sizes and configurations to match your project needs. From ultra-slim pedestals to customized finishes and colors, you can choose a look that blends in—or makes a statement.Ready to Upgrade Your Coastal Projects?
Whether you’re powering a beachfront EV charger or installing traffic signals along a busy coastal highway, Milbank’s stainless steel enclosed controls are ready to meet the challenge—head on.Contact your Milbank Manufacturer’s Representative, FRM Electrical, to learn how our NEMA 3R stainless steel enclosed controls options can support your next Florida project—and beyond.