Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
EN4SD242012WGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 20"W	0
EN4SD483616SSWH Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL WHITE 48"L X 36"W	0
WA-1541 Bud Industries, Inc.	CABINET ALUM GRAY 12"L X 8.13"W	610
1551RBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 1.97"L X 1.97"W	2504
1444-12123 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 12"L X 12"W	10
1401A Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL OFF WHITE 10"L X 6"W	10
EN4SD242010LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 20"W	0
601825210 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	0
CST3400 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 10"W	0
1455R1601BU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLUE 6.3"L X 6.5"W	11
1557HA2BK Hammond Manufacturing	PC NEMA WALL MNT ENCL BK	17
1590Z120GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 4.91"L X 3.14"W	0
222R,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 4.1"L X 2.6"W	0
1554T2GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.09"L X 4.72"W	6
1441-36 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STEEL GRAY 12"L X 17"W	7
1457L1602E Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.72"LX4.21"W	6
UL PC 150/85 XHT FIBOX Enclosures	5X3.4X7 CLEAR COVER BOX	5
PTK-18421-C Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PC GRAY 4.33"L X 3.15"W	21155
AC-421 Bud Industries, Inc.	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 9.5"L X 5"W	1738
EM 206 F Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 2.56"L X 1.97"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