Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1593SGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 3.62"L X 2.62"W	178
1447SN4SSH12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 42"L X 31.38"W	0
WM051I,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 5.62"L X 3.25"W	0
CA8B5,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	KEY FOB ABS BLK 3.32"L X 1.87"W	67
CA10B3,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	KEY FOB ABS GRAY 3.4"LX2.56"W	0
PJ16148R Hammond Manufacturing	BOX FIBERGLASS GRY 17.87"X15.99"	0
1550KBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 5.51"L X 4.02"W	16
1590EF Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 7.4"LX4.72"W	68
1414PHRG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 6"L X 8"W	0
RP1095C Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY/CLR 4.13"L X 2.95"W	36
P3A-090604CU New Age Enclosures	EXPANDABLE USB CU	0
093C,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX PLSTC GRAY/CLR 9.5"LX6.34"W	0
1414O6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 14"W	0
1457J1202BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 5.15"L X 3.42"W	6
C8KH,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 2.4"L X 1.85"W	16
UL PC 150/50 LT FIBOX Enclosures	5X2X7 CLEAR COVER BOX	5
601825320 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLSTC GRAY/CLR 10"L X 7.09"W	0
PTQ-11076-C Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLASTIC 20.13"L X 15.79"W	3135
AH664C Attabox	HEARTLAND 6 X 6 X 4 INCHES AH664	21
AC-405 Bud Industries, Inc.	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 7"L X 7"W	8973

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