Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
EN4SD302420WGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 24"W	0
R100-242-000 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BEIGE 14.17"L X 9.45"W	3
PN-1336-A Bud Industries, Inc.	IP68 NEMA 6P PC BOX 4.72X4.72X2.	0
VM773CTK Vynckier Enclosures	POLYCARB W/CLEAR COVER/KO'S 7X7	99
1594EBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 6.58"L X 4.21"W	78
G201608CTPL Integra Enclosures	20X16X8 GENESIS CLEAR COVER, THR	2
C2PC,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 1.25"L X 1.9"W	0
1553CBKBAT Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 4.62"L X 3.11"W	173
RCP 400 Rose+Krieger	HOUSING ABS GRAY 12.56"X14.29"	0
CM3626ULP-PB Carnegie Manufacturing	36 X 26 X 7 NEMA 1 POWDER BLUE	10
SE120PL,YL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	CASE PLASTIC YLW 8.7"L X 7.45"W	0
BC-AGG-20PA IndustrialeMart	TERMINAL BOX ABS GRAY 20P STAIR2	20
AR1084CHLT FIBOX Enclosures	BOX NEMA4X 10X8X4" ENCLOSURE	4
TBG-32611-B Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS BLACK 7.48"L X 5.91"W	3179
1437S16D Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 10"L X 4"W	0
1593KBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 2.65"L X 2.61"W	2192
2902 Pomona Electronics	BOX ALUM BLUE 4.25"L X 2.64"W	15
1590EFBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 7.4"L X 4.72"W	3
CU-4124 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM NATURAL 4.38"L X 2.38"W	203300
S1A-302112-K New Age Enclosures	MINI AA BATTERY BOX - KIT	303

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