Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
FR100806HPL Attabox	FREEDOM 10 X 8 X 6 INCHES FR1008	21
96014244 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.52"L X 4.92"W	0
1416G Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 10"L X 4"W	0
EN4SD362410LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 24"W	0
1555N2F42GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.72"L X 4.72"W	707
A404SC nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 4"L X 4"W	9
PT-11668-MB Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS BLACK 6.02"L X 4.01"W	3395
H679V,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 4.94"L X 2.75"W	93
EXN-23355-GD Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLK/GLD 6.65"L X 4.48"W	145
1591XXMSBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC BLACK 3.4"L X 2.25"W	214
P10086C Integra Enclosures	10X8X6 IMPACT CLEAR COVER, EZ HI	15
1457C1202EBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUMINUM BLACK 5"L X 2.44"W	10
MB181112 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.4"L X 4.33"W	18
N3R-5807 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX STEEL GRAY 12"L X 6"W	41
1590P1GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 6.02"L X 3.27"W	8
ARCA 403015 NO-MP FIBOX Enclosures	BOX NEMA4X 15.8X11.8X5.9" CAB"ET	5
1590WN1FL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.76"LX2.6"W	33
1591XXDFLGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 6"L X 3.25"W	101
1590Z166BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 14.17"L X 6.28"W	54
1591DBU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLUE 5.91"L X 3.15"W	23

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