Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
EN4SD202410GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 24"W	0
35170036 Rose+Krieger	BOPAD ABS DESKTOP ENCLOSURE	5
1590XFL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 5.72"LX4.77"W	17
EN4SD723016GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 72"L X 30"W	0
192R,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 9.5"L X 6.34"W	0
ATX-10510 Bud Industries, Inc.	JUNCTION BOX ALUM 6.89"LX3.15"W	488
EN4SD48368GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 36"W	0
016060200 Rose+Krieger	BOX ALUM GRAY 23.62"L X 23.62"W	0
BC-AGP-203015 IndustrialeMart	BOX ABS GRAY 11.81"L X 7.87"W	14
1455R1601 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.3"L X 6.5"W	16
HP-3664-B Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS BLACK 5.51"L X 2.6"W	96433
AN-1304-AB Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.54"L X 3.54"W	18
1553AAGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 2.95"L X 1.97"W	50
AHE6X6X4 nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL GRAY 5.98"L X 5.98"W	13
WM071,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 6.88"L X 4.88"W	0
PN-1323-MB Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.53"L X 3.54"W	0
RP1140 Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OFFWHT POLY 125X80X70	7
BOX-001 TubeDepot	TUBE BOX 9 PIN	44141
094I,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 9.5"L X 6.34"W	2
EN4SD20206S16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 20"L X 20"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