Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1590WP1FL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 6.02"LX3.27"W	130
1550WJBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 10.83"L X 6.89"W	12
679 Keystone Electronics Corp.	HOUSING PLST CLR 1.94"L X 1.94"W	209
P3A-220805S New Age Enclosures	UTILITY ADAPTER	2201
1418E16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 20"W	0
RM2095S Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 9.84"L X 7.09"W	79
17S,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 6.88"L X 4.88"W	51
RP1120 Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OFFWHT POLY 85X80X40	48
1489P36 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 17.25"L X 16.25"W	0
1457K1201EBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 5.12"L X 3.43"W	125
RP1190 Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OFFWHT POLY 165X85X70	10
BC-CGP-112610 IndustrialeMart	BOX PC GRAY 10.24"L X 4.33"W	22
RB63P06C28C Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX PLASTIC CLEAR 6.3"L X 3.15"W	0
1595EGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 8.47"L X 5.12"W	17
PN-1323-AC Bud Industries, Inc.	IP68 NEMA 6P PC BOX WITH CLEAR C	20140
1590TF Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.74"LX3.15"W	7
1554PB3 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.9"L X 4.7"W	5
1441-26 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STEEL GRAY 8"L X 16"W	6
172C,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX PLSTC BLK/CLR 6.88"LX4.88"W	264
I142HL,TCBG Serpac Electronic Enclosures	CABINENT ENCLOSURE CLEAR/GRAY	5

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