Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
SE120FPL,OR Serpac Electronic Enclosures	CASE PLSTC ORANGE 8.7"L X 7.45"W	0
1591XXLFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 3.43"L X 2.28"W	207
1590WBFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.41"L X 2.38"W	0
CA6B4,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	KEY FOB ABS GRAY 3.05"L X 1.51"W	0
29400200 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC YLW 7.48"L X 2.76"W	140
EN4SD20168SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 20"L X 16"W	2
WM093C,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX PLSTC BLACK/CLR 9.5"LX6.34"W	15
CA10B6,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	KEY FOB ABS ALMOND 3.4"LX2.56"W	3
253R,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 5.62"L X 3.25"W	0
A8066CH nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 8"L X 6"W	3
WM032C,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX PLSTC BLK/CLR 4.38"LX3.25"W	0
00112125 Rose+Krieger	BOCUBE ALU ENCL LGT GRY IP66	5
232I,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 4.38"L X 3.25"W	0
CSD20166 nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 15.98"W	4
601118250 Rose+Krieger	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.09"L X 4.33"W	0
CU-2110-B Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUMINUM GRAY 10"L X 6"W	11173
113,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 3.6"L X 2.25"W	0
1488JN11 Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE STEEL GRAY 16"L X 24"W	4
CHKO36248 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 24"W	0
153RI,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 5.62"L X 3.25"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