Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1591ABU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLUE 3.94"L X 1.97"W	0
1455J1201BU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLUE 4.72"L X 3.07"W	145
1590WVFBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.72"L X 4.72"W	1
1414SCG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 8"L X 6"W	0
RH3135 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.72"L X 2.84"W	52
CN4ST374 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 6"W	0
EN4TD24488LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 48"W	0
1599HBKBAT Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 8.66"L X 4.33"W	21
N1J12104 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 12"L X 10"W	0
1590Z060BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 1.97"L X 1.77"W	14
1598DGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 7.08"L X 8.08"W	4
1551QTBU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS TRN BLUE 1.58"L X 1.58"W	146
1590LLB Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 1.97"LX1.97"W	56
1590WEBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 7.4"L X 4.72"W	31
1590WNBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.72"L X 2.58"W	23
RP1270BF Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHT POLY 186X146X55 W/FL	21
HJ443HLP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 4"L X 4"W	1
RH3015 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 5.12"L X 2.68"W	89
1447SN4J12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 42"L X 37.38"W	0
1415A Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 4"L X 4"W	16

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