Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
BC-CTP-131810 IndustrialeMart	BOX PC CLEAR 7.28"L X 5.32"W	9
1590PFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.02"L X 3.27"W	27
032W,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 4.38"L X 3.25"W	18
AH1086 Attabox	HEARTLAND 10 X 8 X 6 INCHES AH10	25
CA6B3,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	KEY FOB ABS GRAY 3.05"L X 1.51"W	0
HJ8104HLP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 8"L X 10"W	6
1426Q Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL OFF WHT 11.75"L X 11"W	18
C6KH,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 2.26"L X 1.61"W	0
CBX12WH-AY Panduit Corporation	SURFACE MOUNT BOX, 12 PORT, WHIT	10
EN4SD363020LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 30"W	0
1551GFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 1.97"L X 1.38"W	948
ARCA 203015 NO-MP FIBOX Enclosures	BOX NEMA4X 7.87X11.8X5.9" BOX	5
1447SJ8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 42"L X 37.38"W	0
1414N4E Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 6"L X 6"W	0
1551USB1BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 1.38"L X 0.79"W	153
1590DE Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 7.88"LX4.73"W	9
1551ABK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 1.38"L X 0.79"W	832
H659V,TRGR Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS TRN GRN 4.94"L X 2.75"W	77
CH4PC,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 2.27"L X 1.52"W	31
1553AGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 3.94"L X 2.41"W	199117

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