Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
CU-4479 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM NATURAL 4.38"L X 2.38"W	1710
PTS-25323-C Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLASTIC GRY/CLR 7.09"LX3.2"W	13282
CU-4347 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM NATURAL 7.39"L X 4.7"W	1617
PTS-25308-C Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLASTIC GRY/CLR 4.3"LX3.15"W	3689
PTS-25328 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.87"L X 5.91"W	67212
NBB-10247 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS/PC GRAY 15.68" X 11.73"	11
IPS-3905 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM NATURAL 7.56"L X 3.78"W	755
PN-1340-DG Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS GRAY 9.45"L X 6.3"W	54683
CU-5478-B Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM BLACK 7.5"L X 7.5"W	9119
CS-11221-S Bud Industries, Inc.	CABINET ALUM SAND 8.5"L X 8"W	428
PN-1329-C Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLSTC GRAY/CLR 8.74"LX5.74"W	78
PW-12848-MB Bud Industries, Inc.	ABS BLACK PLASTIC ENCLOSURE 4.00	5247
CU-347 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM NATURAL 7.39"L X 4.7"W	851977
PN-1337-A Bud Industries, Inc.	IP68 NEMA 6P PC BOX 4.72X4.72X2.	15149
PN-1337-CMB Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PLSTC GRAY/CLR 4.8"LX4.81"W	342086
JB-3960 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX STEEL GRAY 4"L X 1"W	0
DCS-11901 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ABS GRAY/BLUE 4.76"LX6.54"W	152
AN-2818-A Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM NATURAL 2.19"L X 1.61"W	1330
PTH-22510-C Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX PC GRAY 7.48"L X 7.48"W	885
AN-1322-A Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM NATURAL 7.87"L X 4.27"W	540

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