Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
CCA1286 nVent Hoffman	BOX ALUM GRAY 4.92"L X 3.23"W	3
113RI,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 3.6"L X 2.25"W	0
CST2200 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 8"W	0
1447SN4SSL12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 60"L X 37.38"W	0
NBB-10240 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS/PC GRAY 5.9"L X 5.9"W	258265
1590WLBBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 1.99"L X 1.99"W	27
H65ACPC,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 4.94"L X 2.75"W	0
BC-CGP-091208 IndustrialeMart	BOX PC GRAY 4.72"L X 3.54"W	6
PTQ-11052-C Bud Industries, Inc.	FIBERGLASS BOX WITH STAINLESS ST	3108
1591HSBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC BLK 6.52"L X 2.79"W	120
1458G4 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL BLACK 8"L X 10"W	2
PTH-22760-LC Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PC GRAY 16.93"L X 13"W	258
UL PC 175/150 XHG FIBOX Enclosures	7X5.9X7 ENCLOSURE	5
PN-1321 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.53"L X 2.56"W	115408
ASE10X10X4NK nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 10"L X 10"W	1
EN4SD302010GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 20"W	0
1590S Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.34"LX3.23"W	263
1418N4X24 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 24X31X72 GRAY	0
S3A-434313SW New Age Enclosures	SQUARE UTILITY WITH WALL MOUNT	1013
1455NC1602 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.3"LX4.06"W	13

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