Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
EM 214 FLP Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.87"L X 4.72"W	21
1441-6BK3 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STEEL BLACK 4"L X 4"W	5
1414PHA4 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 4"L X 4"W	0
1590TRPBOR Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM ORANGE 4.41"L X 3.11"W	28
AN-2856-AB Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.73"L X 4.76"W	27
1455P1602 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.3"LX4.92"W	7
RVJ806W Vynckier Enclosures	BOX FIBERGLASS/POLYESTER 8X6X6	100
CST6403 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 72"L X 10"W	0
PB-1577 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS BLACK 1.03"L X 1.03"W	1556260
1590TFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.74"L X 3.15"W	57
1422B10 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 10.7X48.1X60.1 GRY	0
1422WW12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48.13"L X 48.06"W	0
1418L8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 24"W	0
BC-ATP-192814 IndustrialeMart	BOX ABS CLEAR 11.02"L X 7.48"W	11
AR1084CHSC FIBOX Enclosures	BOX NEMA4X 10X8X4" ENCLOSURE	5
1414PHO6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 14"W	13
54446 Klein Tools	COMP STORAGE STEEL 12"L X 18"W	1
1553WCGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.62"L X 3.11"W	23
1590WR1FL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 7.56"LX4.38"W	0
1590Z135GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 6.89"L X 3.15"W	9

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