Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
BC-ATS-080806 IndustrialeMart	BOX ABS CLEAR 3.15"L X 3.15"W	9
233WI,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 4.38"L X 3.25"W	0
C3R24208HCR Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 20"W	0
ASG6X6X4NK nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 6"L X 6"W	1
TC-302-RB Bud Industries, Inc.	CABINET ALUMINUM BLUE 9"L X 13"W	0
UL PCM 150/150 T FIBOX Enclosures	5X5.9X7 ENCLOSURE W/ K/O BASE	5
C-1893 Bud Industries, Inc.	CABINET STEEL GRY 10.5"LX18.06"W	764
28070-SS Tecnomatic Corp	STAINLESS STEEL ENCLOSURE 16X12X	2
ABP16000100SET Rose+Krieger	BOX ALUM BLACK 3.94"L X 6.65"W	0
CS18188 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 18"L X 18"W	0
EXN-23359-RDP Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM IR RED/RED 3.5"LX5.77"W	168
1591ESFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLSTC BLACK 7.48"L X 4.33"W	38
1490MK30 Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE STEEL GRY 14"L X 15.25"W	0
BC-CTS-283413 IndustrialeMart	BOX PC CLEAR 13.39"L X 11.02"W	4
1418S12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 36"W	0
PB-1583-TF Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS BLK 4.38"L X3.13"W 10PC	36
VJ3024HWPL Vynckier Enclosures	BOX FIBERGLASS/POLYESTER30X24X12	100
CSB204 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 18"L X 12"W	0
1554V2GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 9.45"L X 6.3"W	499
UL PCM 175/75 T FIBOX Enclosures	7X3X7 ENCLOSURE W/ K/O BASE	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