Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
WM091R,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 9.5"L X 6.34"W	0
AH242410 Attabox	HEARTLAND 24 X 24 X 10 INCHES AH	11
UL PC 100/100 LT FIBOX Enclosures	3X4X5 CLEAR COVER BOX	5
1590WHFBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 2.07"L X 1.5"W	22
1441-22BK3 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STEEL BLACK 8"L X 12"W	0
A42,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 7.12"L X 5"W	45
PTK-18421 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PC GRAY 4.33"L X 3.15"W	561
G242410C Integra Enclosures	24X24X10 GENESIS CLEAR COVER, NM	2
1590Z162 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 10.24"LX6.3"W	43
1590TRPBLG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 4.41"L X 3.11"W	9
1455CF801BK Hammond Manufacturing	EXTRUDED ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE W/ I	74
1416E Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 6"L X 4"W	0
HJ10106HLP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 10"L X 10"W	5
1418B8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 12"W	0
S3A-201209 New Age Enclosures	2 INCH DONGLE	930
CST3100 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 6"W	0
A884GSC nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL GRY/NAT 7.99"LX7.99"W	8
1590WDFL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 7.4"LX4.72"W	17
Z22C-6S Panduit Corporation	24 X 24 NEMA 4X PRE-CONFIGURED I	0
SE300ML,GM Serpac Electronic Enclosures	CASE PLASTIC GM 10.79"L X 9.76"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