Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1422D12 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 12.7X60.1X60.1 GRY	0
RP1245C Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY/CLR 6.54"L X 4.94"W	26
C6KH,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 2.26"L X 1.61"W	0
AU-1039 Bud Industries, Inc.	CABINET ALUM NATURAL 6"L X 6"W	429
CU-5474-B Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.75"L X 4.75"W	542
1590ZGRP162 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX FIBERGLASS GRY 10.24"LX6.3"W	2
UL PCM 200/100 G FIBOX Enclosures	7X4X10ENCLOSURE W/ K/O BASE	5
1590ZGRP253 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC 15.94" X 15.75"	4
RL6335-F Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.9"L X 3.94"W	4
0936040095 Woodhead - Molex	BOX ALUM GRAY 6.89"L X 3.15"W	2
J-872 PL/UNPD LMB Heeger, Inc.	CHASSIS ALUM 3.25"L X 2.13"W	32
EN4SD423010LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 42"L X 3"W	0
AC-414 Bud Industries, Inc.	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 14"L X 10"W	15
1418N4ALB6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUMINUM NAT 16"L X 12"W	0
14800-2 Flambeau, Inc.	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 14.5"L X 7.5"W	9
1414PHRGLP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 6"L X 8"W	0
CU-5477-B Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLACK 7.39"L X 4.7"W	1668
132I,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 4.38"L X 3.25"W	0
PN-1342-AC Bud Industries, Inc.	IP68 NEMA 6P PC BOX WITH CLEAR C	1365
WM072,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 6.88"L X 4.88"W	0

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