Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
C3R303016SC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 30"W	0
PTQ-11055 Bud Industries, Inc.	FIBERGLASS BOX WITH STAINLESS ST	712
S3L-523322 New Age Enclosures	OUTDOOR UTILITY	266
H754AA,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 7.2"L X 3.65"W	0
Q2PBPCDM nVent Hoffman	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 6.3"L X 3.15"W	0
251,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 5.62"L X 3.25"W	20
ZDF24-S25 Panduit Corporation	DISTRIB FRAME UNIV 12U FOR TWO	0
1596B101-10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLK 0.98"L X 0.79"W 10PK	55
EN4SD241610LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 16"W	0
AH242410C Attabox	HEARTLAND 24 X 24 X 10 INCHES AH	21
121R,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 4.1"L X 2.6"W	0
231W,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 4.38"L X 3.25"W	0
1590WR1FLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 7.56"L X 4.38"W	3
AN-2863-A Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM NATURAL 4.92"L X 3.15"W	0
1441-32 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STEEL GRAY 10"L X 17"W	3
1590KF Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.92"LX4.92"W	1
131R,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 4.38"L X 3.25"W	0
1447SH8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 42"L X 31.38"W	0
011212098 Rose+Krieger	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.8"LX4.72"W	14
HD-7601 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLASTIC BLACK 5.5"L X 3.5"W	22714

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