Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
PTT-10681 Bud Industries, Inc.	JUNCTION BOX ABS 3.58"L X 2.95"W	11276
1453K Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 18"L X 10.12"W	5
PTH-22430 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PC GRAY 15.75"L X 11.81"W	6100
AH181610C Attabox	HEARTLAND 18 X 16 X 10 INCHES AH	1
RL6215 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.92"L X 3.15"W	284
BC-CGP-101508 IndustrialeMart	BOX PC GRAY 5.91"L X 3.94"W	3
WM072C,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX PLSTC GRAY/CLR 6.88"LX4.88"W	0
053W,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 5.62"L X 3.25"W	0
PIP-11767-C Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLSTC GRAY/CLR 5.12"LX5.12"W	195418
RBF22P04C10C Serpac Electronic Enclosures	FLANGED JUNCTION BOX CLEAR/CLEAR	20
EN4TD306012GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 60"W	0
1551V3WH Hammond Manufacturing	BOX VENT ABS 2.36HX2.36W WHT	119
1596B107-10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLK 1.58"L X 1.58"W 10PK	8
BC-ATS-081608 IndustrialeMart	BOX ABS CLEAR 6.3"L X 3.15"W	4
S3A-353515 New Age Enclosures	MEDIUM HUB	1042
A604CHNF nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 6"L X 4"W	4
261222090 Rose+Krieger	BOX FIBERGLASS BLACK 8.66"X4.72"	15
S6L-452715-BS New Age Enclosures	INDUSTRIAL UTILITY BS	256
UL PCM 100/100 G FIBOX Enclosures	3X4X5 ENCLOSURE W/ K/O BASE	5
1455N1602 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.3"LX4.06"W	123

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