Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1418N4S16J12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 24"L X 24"W	0
NBF-32218 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS/PC GRY/CL 11.81" X 7.87"	34
272RC,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX PLSTC AMD/CL 6.88"L X 4.88"W	0
372020120 Rose+Krieger	BOX S STEEL NAT 7.87"L X 7.87"W	0
1553CGYBAT Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.62"L X 3.11"W	370
Q403013PCICC nVent Hoffman	BOX PLSTC GRY/CLR 15.7"LX11.8"W	3
EN4SD30308LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 30"W	0
ANS-3831 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM NATURAL 7.95"L X 5.59"W	4531
1591XXETBU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS TRN BLUE 7.62"L X 4.47"W	12
A806CHQR nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 8"L X 6"W	5
041418070 Rose+Krieger	BOX ALUM GRAY 7.09"L X 5.51"W	9
1591CBG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BEIGE 4.72"L X 2.56"W	47
1414PHJ6LP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 10"L X 10"W	0
BC-CGS-283413 IndustrialeMart	BOX PC GRAY 13.39"L X 11.02"W	0
CO832 Attabox	COMMANDER 8 X 3 X 2 INCHES CO832	3
VM754CT Vynckier Enclosures	POLYCARB W/CLEAR COVER 7X5	100
1551JBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 2.36"L X 1.38"W	2921
PTS-25301 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 2.56"L X 1.97"W	3801347
1551JFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 2.36"L X 1.38"W	767
96013145 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.95"L X 3.15"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