Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
35107046 Rose+Krieger	BOPAD TOUCH CONSOLE ENCL7.0"ABS	3
CA8B0,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	KEY FOB ABS AMD 3.32"L X 1.87"W	0
700-078 Digilent, Inc.	COMP STORAGE PLSTC 13"LX9"W	67
NBF-32010 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS GRAY 5.9"L X 5.9"W	710
182,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 14.21"L X 4.88"W	0
1455L802BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 3.15"LX4.05"W	3
PN-1327-AMB Bud Industries, Inc.	IP68 NEMA 6P PC BOX WITH MOUNTIN	145
PTK-18426 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PC GRAY 9.84"L X 3.15"W	884
EJ16106 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 10"W	4
AR181610CHSC FIBOX Enclosures	BOX NEMA4X 18X16X10" ENCLOSURE	5
PTT-10683 Bud Industries, Inc.	JUNCTION BOX ABS 3.58"L X 2.17"W	48111
BC-AGS-334318 IndustrialeMart	BOX ABS CLEAR 16.93"L X 12.99"W	1
CM3626ULP-DB Carnegie Manufacturing	36 X 26 X 7 NEMA 1 DARK BLUE	10
AR16148CHL FIBOX Enclosures	BOX NEMA4X 16X14X8" ENCLOSURE	4
BC-CTP-091208 IndustrialeMart	BOX PC CLEAR 4.72"L X 3.54"W	3
1554WGY Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL RAL7035 GRY ABS WATERTIGHT	238
0936040204 Woodhead - Molex	BOX ALUM NAT 6.3"L X 6.3"W	2
EXN-23361-BL Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLK/BLU 6.65"L X 5.77"W	537
A14128PHC nVent Hoffman	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 14.02"LX12.01"W	3
FIT0723 DFRobot	PLASTIC PROJECT BOX ENCLOSURE WA	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