Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
28110.35 Tecnomatic Corp	METAL ENCLOSURE 16X16X8 + PLAT	5
1590WX Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 5.72"LX4.77"W	45
MB70-T-02 IndustrialeMart	SWITCH BOX 22MM 2 HOLE ALUMINUM	11
RB55P06G10G Serpac Electronic Enclosures	PLASTIC BOX GRAY/GRAY (4.72 X 4.	50
1554E2GYSL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLSTC GRAY/SM 3.54"LX3.54"W	16
1454G Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL BLK/GRAY 2.75"L X 6"W	19
JBH-4944-KO Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX STEEL GRAY 3.5"L X 4"W	2672
1551BCLR Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS TRAN CLR 1.97"L X 0.98"W	1052
1557DA2BK Hammond Manufacturing	PC NEMA WALL MNT ENCL BK	135
1447SN4G8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 31.38"W	0
SE710CC,GM Serpac Electronic Enclosures	CASE PLASTIC GM 19.75"LX15.53"W	0
96016324 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLSTC GRAY 10.67"L X 6.69"W	5
EN4SD242012GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 20"W	0
SE300PL,GM Serpac Electronic Enclosures	CASE PLASTIC GM 10.79"L X 9.76"W	0
171RI,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 6.88"L X 4.88"W	0
1590WPBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.02"L X 3.27"W	2
1420H9 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 24"W	0
1554E2GYCL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLSTC GRAY/CLR 3.54"LX3.54"W	47
1590SBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.34"L X 3.23"W	54
CN-5710 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.78"L X 4.77"W	7113

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