Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
2CLC2036 Hammond Manufacturing	SINGLE DOOR CONSOLET 38X36X21	0
R100-122-000 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BEIGE 7.09"L X 4.72"W	4
SE230F,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	WATERTIGHT PROTECTIVE HARD CASE	23
1414N4ALC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUMINUM NATURAL 6"L X 4"W	0
PN-1320-MB Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 2.52"L X 2.28"W	703
1418TW18 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 18X24X60 GRAY	0
S1A-301810 New Age Enclosures	MULTI-PORT BAR	50
1551LGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 3.15"L X 1.58"W	2
325-990 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.54"L X 3.54"W	0
HWST16128SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 19.7"L X 12"W	0
RP1055 Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL LG ABS 85X80X40	3
07503011 Rose+Krieger	BOX ALUM BLACK 8.66"L X 7.48"W	4
1554PGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.72"L X 4.72"W	14
96012124 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.45"L X 3.15"W	0
1457N1201EBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 5.08"L X 4.25"W	23
1590CGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 4.71"L X 3.7"W	4
PB-1576-TF Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS BLACK 3"L X 3"W	1602158
CU-2111-B Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUMINUM GRAY 12"L X 7"W	982
1444-9 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 4"L X 8"W	24
VM753K Vynckier Enclosures	POLYCARB W/OPAQUE COVER/KO'S 7X5	100

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