Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
C3R12126SC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 12"L X 12"W	0
VJ606W Vynckier Enclosures	BOX FIBERGLASS/POLYESTER 6X6X4.5	100
1436O Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 11.75"L X 8.5"W	0
SE520F,YL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	CASE PLSTC YLW 14.85"L X 12.15"W	5
1554X2GYSL Hammond Manufacturing	300X200X90MM P/C NEMA SMK LID	23
CN4ST3103 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 6"W	0
1490H9 Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE STEEL GRAY 9.5"LX8.5"W	0
1418JC7 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 16"W	0
SE120,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	CASE PLSTC BLACK 8.7"L X 7.45"W	30
CS18186 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 18"L X 18"W	0
RP1275BFC Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHTABS 186X146X55 CLRLIDFL	20
02255000 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC GRY 14.17"L X 7.87"W	0
1414N4PHSSK6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 12"L X 10"W	0
033I,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 4.38"L X 3.25"W	0
CS10104 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 10"L X 10"W	11
02226000 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.72"L X 3.15"W	8
A10086CHNF nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 10"L X 8"W	1
RL6105-F Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 3.15"L X 2.36"W	222
CN4ST4403 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 1"W	0
CST3203 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 8"W	0

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