The RP1455C combines a light gray ABS base with a clear polycarbonate lid in the 220 x 165 x 60 mm (8.66 x 6.50 x 2.36 in) size. It is aimed at designers who want a shallow, sealed housing where indicator lights, readouts or labels inside can be seen at a glance.

The drawing describes this part as General Purpose ABS Light Grey with Polycarbonate Clear Lid, UL94 HB. A two piece tongue & groove lid and field-installed rubber gasket give IP65 protection against oil, dust and water, while M3.5 stainless steel lid screws run into corrosion resistant bushings for repeated access.

Inside, there is 211.37 x 156.37 x 53.50 mm (8.32 x 6.16 x 2.11 in) of space. P.C. boards up to 205 x 150 mm mount on posts that accept M3 self-tapping screws, and the series design includes internal DIN rail mounting tabs where size permits. Recommended lid screw torque is 43-50 ozf.in.

Packed in a bag with box, lid, string gasket, four PCB screws and four lid screws, the RP1455C has a shipping weight of 1.11 lbs (0.50 kg) and is RoHS and REACH compliant. Related parts for this size are STC146 and STA146 inner panels, RP145GASKET, and MF0050 or MF0055 mounting feet. Hammond notes that some chemicals, including acetone, ketones, thread locking compounds and cutting fluids, can damage or weaken plastic.