Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
I342S,TCBC Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX PLSTC CLEAR 11.75"L X 9.98"W	1
RP1025BFC Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHT ABS 65X60X28 CLRLIDFL	37
1418N4SSD6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 20"L X 20"W	0
1435MSSK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 9.5"L X 8.5"W	0
A20,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 4.25"L X 2.6"W	14
WM013,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 3.6"L X 2.25"W	0
00113124 Rose+Krieger	BOCUBE ALU ENCL GAPHIT GRY IP66	5
EXN-23352-SV Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLK/SLV 5.08"L X 2.71"W	140
RM2015S Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 5.12"L X 3.94"W	1079
EN4SD16208LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 20"W	0
1418N4J8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 24"W	0
AN-2812-AB Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLACK 3.86"L X 2.52"W	4386
UL PC 150/175 XHG FIBOX Enclosures	5X6.9X7 ENCLOSURE	5
BT-2723 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLSTC TRN BLUE 4.53"LX3.54"W	175322
1418N4SSY24QT Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET ST STEEL 24.1X37.1X72.1	0
P4043 Integra Enclosures	4X4X3 IMPACT GREY COVER, EZ HING	23
AC-1424 Bud Industries, Inc.	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 12"L X 12"W	41167
A21,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 4.25"L X 2.6"W	444
1596B114 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 2.95"L X 2.95"W	45
EJ12105S16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 12"L X 10"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