Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1414N4PHG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 8"L X 6"W	0
1593KTBU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS TRN BLUE 2.65"L X 2.61"W	93
1554G2GYCL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLSTC GRAY/CLR 4.72"LX3.54"W	56
182I,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 14.21"L X 4.88"W	0
PN-1331-ACMB Bud Industries, Inc.	IP68 NEMA 6P PC BOX WITH CLEAR C	20126
171I,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 6.88"L X 4.88"W	38
EN4SD36308GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 30"W	0
EN4SD30168GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 16"W	0
0260-K Davies Molding, LLC.	BOX PLASTIC BLACK 6.83"LX5.29"W	102
1590R1FLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 7.56"L X 4.38"W	306
120-405 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	1951074
1438K Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 9.5"L X 8.5"W	0
P1A-220805U New Age Enclosures	USB ADAPTER	1463
806-907 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.33"L X 4.33"W	14132
PW-12847-TMB Bud Industries, Inc.	ABS BLACK TEXTURED PLASTIC ENCLO	5086
E.SAL5.0D2W2 Cheval	ALUMINUM BOX 131HX178DX203W MM.	4
1418N4SSC6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 20"L X 16"W	0
AC-1419 Bud Industries, Inc.	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 12"L X 8"W	3547
131RI,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 4.38"L X 3.25"W	0
EN4DSC30268SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 30"L X 26"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