Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
G201608CE Integra Enclosures	20X16X8 GENESIS CLEAR COVER, NM	5
1418N4AR6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 12"W	0
05S,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 5.64"L X 3.26"W	0
PTQ-11044-C Bud Industries, Inc.	FIBERGLASS BOX WITH STAINLESS ST	1078
373020120 Rose+Krieger	BOX S STEEL NAT 11.81"L X 7.87"W	0
223,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 4.1"L X 2.6"W	0
1412TT Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 9.99"L X 5.99"W	7
1598HSGYPBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLK/GRAY 11.06" X 7.87"	11
EN4SD302412SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 30"L X 24"W	0
172,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 6.88"L X 4.88"W	0
AR24208CHSS FIBOX Enclosures	BOX NEMA4X 24X20X8" ENCLOSURE	5
A219V,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 4.25"L X 2.6"W	0
14575163 Schroff / nVent	CASE ALUM GRAY 10.67"L X 18.54"W	8
1599KTLGYBAT Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 8.66"L X 5.51"W	5
1455A802 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 3.19"L X 2.76"W	35
1554T2GYCL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLSTC GRAY/CLR 7.09"LX4.72"W	11
EN4SD483010LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 3"W	0
1441-10 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STEEL GRAY 4"L X 8"W	21
EXN-23352-GDP Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM CLR/GLD 5.08"L X 2.71"W	247
1554J2GYCL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLSTC GRAY/CLR 6.3"LX3.54"W	24

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