Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
I352HSCG Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX PLSTC CLR/GRY 11.71" X 9.98"	0
1455C1201BU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLUE 4.72"L X 2.13"W	22
1488EE7 Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE STEEL GRAY 8"L X 8"W	6
1594CGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.19"L X 2.6"W	34
1596B108-10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLK 1.97"L X 1.97"W 10PK	14
H659V,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 4.94"L X 2.75"W	2
1590P1BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.02"L X 3.27"W	44
EN4SD12126GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 12"L X 12"W	2
PTQ-11080 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 25.25" X 20.87"	6
1551MFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 1.38"L X 1.38"W	215
1598RCBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 7.07"L X 6.06"W	3
CN4ST5403 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 60"L X 10"W	0
1554G2GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.72"L X 3.54"W	122
AN-2804-AB Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.54"L X 3.54"W	1357
EM 231 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 6.3"L X 3.15"W	0
1590Z235 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPTD 13.07"L X 9.13"W	33
1599ETSGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 6.69"L X 3.37"W	34
CN4ST4104 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 6"W	0
518-0910 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 11.1"L X 7.89"W	12
1551JFLGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 2.36"L X 1.38"W	42

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