Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1550WC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.53"LX3.54"W	118
1418N4T16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 60"L X 36"W	0
BT-2742 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLSTC TRN BLUE 11.83"X9.09"	8209
BC-AGB-20P2 IndustrialeMart	TERMINAL BOX ABS BLUE 20P FLAT2	0
EXN-23357-BLP Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLU/TRN BLU 4.7"LX4.5"W	664
1444-972 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 7"L X 9"W	29
BC-AGP-203018 IndustrialeMart	BOX ABS GRAY 11.81"L X 7.87"W	22
WM021I,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 4.1"L X 2.6"W	264
1590Z150GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 8.69"L X 4.74"W	8
1550DBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.51"L X 2.52"W	0
H181610HC-6P Integra Enclosures	18X16X10 PREMIUM CLEAR COVER, EZ	8
BC-ATP-353518 IndustrialeMart	BOX ABS CLEAR 13.78"L X 13.78"W	5
WM072I,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 6.88"L X 4.88"W	1004
HH-3642 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS BLACK 3.48"L X 2.48"W	542294
1590BBBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.71"L X 3.7"W	105
P5053C Integra Enclosures	5X5X3 IMPACT CLEAR COVER, EZ HIN	25
1599KSTSGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 8.66"L X 5.51"W	21
022I,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 4.1"L X 2.6"W	0
ANS-3809-B Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLACK 10.79"L X 6.81"W	646
CSD30308 nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 30"W	1

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