Boxes

Image	Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
	CM3626ULP-PB Carnegie Manufacturing	36 X 26 X 7 NEMA 1 POWDER BLUE	10
	CM3626ULP-DB Carnegie Manufacturing	36 X 26 X 7 NEMA 1 DARK BLUE	10
	CM4230ULP-GY Carnegie Manufacturing	42 X 30 X 7 NEMA 1 GRAY	10
	CM2620ULP-GY Carnegie Manufacturing	26 X 20 X 7 NEMA 1 GRAY	30
	CM1812ULP-PB Carnegie Manufacturing	18 X 12 X 7 NEMA 1 POWDER BLUE	5
	CM4230ULP-PB Carnegie Manufacturing	42 X 30 X 7 NEMA 1 POWDER BLUE	2
	CM3626ULP-GY Carnegie Manufacturing	36 X 26 X 7 NEMA 1 GRAY	10
	CM2620ULP-DB Carnegie Manufacturing	26 X 20 X 7 NEMA 1 DARK BLUE	10
	CM2018ULP-DB Carnegie Manufacturing	20 X 18 X 7 NEMA 1 DARK BLUE	6
	CM4230ULP-DB Carnegie Manufacturing	42 X 30 X 7 NEMA 1 DARK BLUE	6
	CM1812ULP-GY Carnegie Manufacturing	18 X 12 X 7 NEMA 1 GRAY	12
	CM9050-LC-SG Carnegie Manufacturing	10 X 15 X 3 COVER GRAY	260
	CM2018ULP-GY Carnegie Manufacturing	20 X 18 X 7 NEMA 1 GRAY	10
	CM2018ULP-PB Carnegie Manufacturing	20 X 18 X 7 NEMA 1 POWDER BLUE	7
$CM690-TEX-BLK$	CM690-TEX-BLK Carnegie Manufacturing	10.875 X 8.50 X 4.25 BLACK	350
	CM1812ULP-DB Carnegie Manufacturing	18 X 12 X 7 NEMA 1 DARK BLUE	50
	CM9051-MC-SG Carnegie Manufacturing	10 X 15 X 3 W/METAL COVER GRAY	150
	CM2620ULP-PB Carnegie Manufacturing	26 X 20 X 7 NEMA 1 POWDER BLUE	20

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