Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
AH884 Attabox	HEARTLAND 8 X 8 X 4 INCHES AH884	4
RP1055C Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL LG ABS 85X80X40 CLR LID	19
SN-3700 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX STEEL GRAY 6"L X 4"W	6582
PN-1331-A Bud Industries, Inc.	IP68 NEMA 6P PC BOX 3.23X3.15X2.	20175
1457J1602EBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.72"L X 3.42"W	3
CN4ST3104 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 6"W	0
CA6B1,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	KEY FOB ABS GRAY 3.05"L X 1.51"W	8
EN4SD24166GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 16"W	0
1418N4S12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 36"W	0
BOS 705 Rose+Krieger	BOX ABS BLACK 5.91"L X 3.15"W	0
EXN-23365-RD Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLK/RED 6.65"L X 7"W	236
CS1086 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 10"L X 8"W	0
1411U Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 9.99"L X 6.01"W	3
1555UGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 7.87"L X 4.72"W	1
1418N4SSG6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 16"L X 16"W	0
G201608 Integra Enclosures	20X16X8 GENESIS GREY COVER, NM L	2
96014224 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.52"L X 4.92"W	0
1590WP1 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 6.02"LX3.27"W	5
041020060 Rose+Krieger	BOX ALUM GRAY 3.94"L X 7.87"W	10
BC-CTP-203018 IndustrialeMart	BOX PC CLEAR 11.81"L X 7.87"W	5

Boxes

1. Overview

Boxes, enclosures, and racks are critical components for housing, protecting, and organizing electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems. Boxes provide physical protection for individual devices, enclosures offer environmental and safety shielding, while racks standardize mounting and space utilization. These solutions ensure operational reliability, thermal management, and efficient system integration across industries.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Boxes	Compact protection with portability	Instrument cases, outdoor equipment
Enclosures	Environmental sealing (IP ratings)	Industrial control panels, telecom cabinets
Racks	Standardized 19"/23" mounting	Data center servers, audio/video systems

3. Structure and Components

Typical construction includes:

Material: Steel/aluminum alloys (80%+ market share), polycarbonate
Thermal management: Vented panels, fan systems (40-60 CFM airflow)
Mounting: DIN rails, adjustable shelves, cable glands
Protection: Gaskets (IP54-IP68), EMI shielding coatings

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Importance	Typical Range
IP Rating	Environmental protection	IP20-IP68
Load Capacity	Structural integrity	50-2000 kg
Thermal Dissipation	Electronics longevity	100-3000 W/m
Dimensional Tolerance	Installation compatibility	0.5-2 mm

5. Application Fields

Key industries include:

IT & Telecom: Server racks (19" standard), 5G base stations
Industrial Automation: PLC control cabinets (IP65-rated)
Medical: MRI machine enclosures (EMI shielding)
Energy: Solar inverter boxes (IP66 protection)

6. Leading Manufacturers

Company	Representative Product
Panduit	NetShelter VX enclosures
Rittal	TS 8 cabinet series
Schneider Electric	APC NetShelter racks
Hammond Manufacturing	1551XX enclosures

7. Selection Recommendations

Key considerations:

Environmental factors: Temperature (-40 C to +70 C operational range)
Space requirements: 1U-42U rack heights (1U=44.45mm)
Future scalability: 20-30% capacity margin
Compliance: UL508A (industrial), NEMA ratings

8. Industry Trends

Emerging developments:

Smart enclosures with IoT sensors (temperature/vibration monitoring)
Modular hybrid systems combining boxes & racks
Advanced materials: Graphene-coated composites (30% lighter)
Edge computing optimization: Compact 19" enclosures with integrated cooling