Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
EN4SD423616LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 42"L X 36"W	0
1551RTBU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS TRN BLUE 1.97"L X 1.97"W	123
1551FFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 1.97"L X 1.38"W	100
1590SF Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.34"LX3.23"W	34
C3R241810SC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 18"W	0
WM032,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 4.38"L X 3.25"W	0
601313110 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	0
EN4SD363610LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 36"W	0
S3A-301810 New Age Enclosures	MULTI-PORT BAR	0
CMCP310SS-12-01-00 STI Vibration Monitoring	SWITCHABLE JBOX, STEEL 12 CH.	5
BOS 900 Rose+Krieger	BOX ABS GRAY 8.31"L X 3.94"W	11
DCH-11922 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS GRAY/BLUE 4.11"LX8.39"W	256
BC-AGP-172711 IndustrialeMart	BOX ABS GRAY 10.63"L X 6.69"W	6
C3R886SC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 8"L X 8"W	0
AR884CHTSS FIBOX Enclosures	BOX NEMA4X 8X8X4" ENCLOSURE	5
CN-6709 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.78"L X 4.77"W	14282
1593TBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 4.41"L X 2.62"W	244
1447SK16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 37.38"W	0
SE300PL,YL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	CASE PLASTIC YLW 10.79"LX9.76"W	0
1418BY20 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 20X72X90 GRAY	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