Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
BC-AGB-4P IndustrialeMart	TERMINAL BOX ABS BLUE 4P FLAT	23
TPCM 191209 FIBOX Enclosures	7.4X4.8X3.5" BOX W/ KO'S	5
BC-CGP-253515 IndustrialeMart	BOX PC GRAY 13.78"L X 9.84"W	4
1590WEBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 7.4"L X 4.72"W	31
ENC-STL-24X24X16 Tycon Systems, Inc.	LARGE STEEL ENCL, RACK MOUNT, 24	253
292120000 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC YLW 3.35"L X 4.53"W	24
1590WNBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.72"L X 2.58"W	23
RP1270BF Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHT POLY 186X146X55 W/FL	21
SE710ML,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	CASE PLSTC BLK 19.75"L X 15.53"W	0
A242410LP nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 24"L X 24"W	1
HJ443HLP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 4"L X 4"W	1
BC-CGP-212113 IndustrialeMart	BOX PC GRAY 8.27"L X 8.27"W	2
072C,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX PLSTC BLK/CLR 6.88"LX4.88"W	30
RH3015 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 5.12"L X 2.68"W	89
1447SN4J12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 42"L X 37.38"W	0
S3A-434313F New Age Enclosures	SQUARE UTILITY WITH FACEPLATE	319
1415A Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 4"L X 4"W	16
0936040115 Woodhead - Molex	BOX ALUM GRAY 9.45"L X 6.3"W	1
1594EGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 6.58"L X 4.21"W	17
PN-1343 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLSTC GRAY 11.81"L X 9.06"W	32161

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