Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
EXN-23363-BK Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLACK 3.5"L X 7"W	2163
1414N4G Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 8"L X 6"W	0
SN-3708 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX STEEL GRAY 14"L X 12"W	1213
EJ10106 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 10"L X 10"W	6
Q1286PCD nVent Hoffman	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.72"L X 3.15"W	14
H12106HLL Integra Enclosures	12X10X6 PREMIUM GREY COVER, EZ H	0
CST374 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 6"W	0
1555RGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 6.3"L X 6.3"W	23
ASE12X8X4 nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 12"L X 8"W	9
1590KKF Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.9"L X 4.9"W	6
1591XXEFLGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 7.62"L X 4.47"W	22
1418JL11 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 24"W	0
CN4ST273 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 6"W	0
CST6603 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 72"L X 10"W	0
AR884CHSCT FIBOX Enclosures	BOX NEMA4X 8X8X4" ENCLOSURE	5
UL PCM 95/75 G FIBOX Enclosures	4X3X4ENCLOSURE W/ K/O BASE	5
1444-28 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 8"L X 16"W	5
PIP-11763-C Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLSTC GRAY/CLR 5.12"LX3.15"W	132
CO2PB Attabox	COMMANDER 6 X 4 X 4 INCHES CO2PB	15
601111210 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.33"L X 4.33"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