Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
R100-124-000 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BEIGE 9.45"L X 4.72"W	15
1415H Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 10"L X 10"W	4
1418N4S16S16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 48"L X 36"W	0
1555EF17GY Hammond Manufacturing	RAL7035 GREY WATERTIGHT PLASTIC	25
1599BBKBAT Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 5.12"L X 2.56"W	146
1418N4SSD8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 20"L X 20"W	0
CN4ST6103 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 72"L X 8"W	0
1457L1202BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 5.12"L X 3.43"W	12
1590WN1 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.72"LX2.58"W	14
EN4SD423616LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 42"L X 36"W	0
1551RTBU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS TRN BLUE 1.97"L X 1.97"W	123
1551FFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 1.97"L X 1.38"W	100
1590SF Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.34"LX3.23"W	34
C3R241810SC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 18"W	0
EN4SD363610LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 36"W	0
C3R886SC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 8"L X 8"W	0
1593TBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 4.41"L X 2.62"W	244
1447SK16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 37.38"W	0
1418BY20 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 20X72X90 GRAY	0
EN4SD302420WGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 24"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