Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
ANS-3827 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.38"L X 6.38"W	16178
193I,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 9.5"L X 6.34"W	0
RL6115-F Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 3.15"L X 2.36"W	126
PT-11852-PMB Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS BLACK 4.11"L X 2.23"W	66162
040808080 Rose+Krieger	BOX ALUM GRAY 3.15"L X 3.15"W	0
1418M16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 30"W	0
2203343 Phoenix Contact	HOUSING PLSTC BLK 9.33"LX1.85"W	52
051WI,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 5.62"L X 3.25"W	0
1591XXDFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 6"L X 3.25"W	96
AHE8X8X4 nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL GRAY 7.99"L X 7.99"W	2
1489P9 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 10.5"L X 9.5"W	0
EXN-23354-BK Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.69"L X 4.48"W	16
011420090 Rose+Krieger	BOX ALUM GRAY 7.87"L X 5.51"W	1
C6,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 2.26"L X 1.61"W	1357
WM071,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 6.88"L X 4.88"W	0
CN4ST5604 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 60"L X 10"W	0
1596B107 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 1.57"L X 1.57"W	80
BC-AGP-282813 IndustrialeMart	BOX ABS GRAY 11.02"L X 11.02"W	18
96023224 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLSTC GRAY/CLR 5.95"LX4.92"W	0
17980801 Rose+Krieger	HOUSING PPE BLK 3.39"L X 5.67"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