Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
HJ16148HLP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 14"W	8
PU-16533-C Bud Industries, Inc.	UL 6P POLYCARBONATE CLEAR COVER	1526
602536210 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 14.21"L X 10"W	0
1435F Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 7.25"L X 6.25"W	0
UPS 525-17-12 PLAIN LMB Heeger, Inc.	CABINET ALUM 11.88"L X 16.75"W	3
BT-2727 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLSTC TRN BLUE 6.73"LX4.76"W	12124
CA10B2,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	KEY FOB ABS GRAY 3.4"LX2.56"W	43
A1212CHNFSS nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX S STEEL 12"L X 12"W	4
UL PCM 150/125 G FIBOX Enclosures	5X5X7ENCLOSURE W/ K/O BASE	5
H65,TRRD Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS TRN RED 4.94"L X 2.75"W	67
C28PC,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 5"L X 1.85"W	0
IPS-3929 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM NATURAL 7.95"L X 5.58"W	4266
Z22U-611S Panduit Corporation	UNIVERSAL NETWORK ZONE SYSTEM; 2	0
5020674 Phoenix Contact	COMP STORAGE PLSTC 4.13"LX8.27"W	5
ARK865SC FIBOX Enclosures	BOX NEMA4X 8X6X5" ENCLOSURE	5
EN4SD24248GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 24"W	0
BC-ATP-112110 IndustrialeMart	BOX ABS CLEAR 8.27"L X 4.33"W	10
531611 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM CLEAR 4.92"L X 4.13"W	8
A402DSC nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 4"L X 2"W	29
E.SAL3.0D1W2 Cheval	ALUMINUM BOX 131HX178DX203W MM.	9

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