Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1590BBGR Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GREEN 4.71"L X 3.7"W	27
TB-32613-W Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS WHITE 10.98"L X 8.11"W	50
CU-1943 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS BLACK 5.12"L X 2.68"W	3619
BC-ATS-071005 IndustrialeMart	BOX ABS CLEAR 4.13"L X 2.95"W	5
BC-CTP-091207 IndustrialeMart	BOX PC CLEAR 4.72"L X 3.54"W	11
2203330 Phoenix Contact	HOUSING PLSTC BLK 4.92"LX2.64"W	32
EJ683 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 6"L X 8"W	5
2203335 Phoenix Contact	HOUSING PLSTC BLK 5.71"LX2.64"W	1
1418N4ALK8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUMINUM NAT 30"L X 24"W	0
1590WCBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.71"L X 3.7"W	20
542-412 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.09"L X 10"W	254
1557FBK Hammond Manufacturing	ABS NEMA WALL MNT ENCL BK	7
RM4U1908VBK Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS 8X16.6X7" VENTED BLACK	8
1435S Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 11.75"L X 10.75"W	0
012333118 Rose+Krieger	BOX ALUM UNPTD 12.99"L X 9.06"W	12
UL PC 175/150 HG FIBOX Enclosures	7X5.9X7 ENCLOSURE	5
C12,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 2.4"L X 3.75"W	5
PN-1328-CMB Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLSTC GRAY/CLR 4.53"LX3.54"W	32533
PW-12850 Bud Industries, Inc.	ABS BLACK PLASTIC ENCLOSURE 7.25	69
AN-1306-A Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.73"L X 4.67"W	124989

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