Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
02246100 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC GRY/CLR 6.3"LX4.72"W	0
PTK-18428-C Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PC GRAY 6.89"L X 5"W	969
AR884CHSC FIBOX Enclosures	BOX NEMA4X 8X8X4" ENCLOSURE	5
1457L1601EBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.74"L X 4.21"W	6
VM554K Vynckier Enclosures	POLYCARB W/OPAQUE COVER/K0'S 5X5	100
EXN-23359-RD Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLK/RED 3.5"L X 5.77"W	1229
PN-1337-AC Bud Industries, Inc.	IP68 NEMA 6P PC BOX WITH CLEAR C	0
1414SCO10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 14"W	0
1590Z060 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 1.97"LX1.77"W	10
112R,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 3.6"L X 2.25"W	0
CSKO16143 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 14"W	0
WM091I,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 9.5"L X 6.34"W	0
1458VE5B Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL BLUE 10"L X 8"W	2
CSD242410 nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL GRAY 24.02"L X 24.02"W	4
1411FBHU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4"L X 2.25"W	34
EN4SD30248WLG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 24"W	0
2CLD86036 Hammond Manufacturing	DESK UNIT 8.5X60X36.7 LIGHT GRAY	0
HWC2412U35BK Hammond Manufacturing	12U 24W 35D WALL CABINET	0
T300 Flambeau, Inc.	COMP STORAGE PLSTC 6.63"LX3.38"W	0
B04-8000 Twin Industries	BOX ABS BLACK 3.7"L X 1.9"W	12

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