Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1594EGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 6.58"L X 4.21"W	17
1453K Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 18"L X 10.12"W	5
RL6215 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.92"L X 3.15"W	284
EN4TD306012GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 60"W	0
1551V3WH Hammond Manufacturing	BOX VENT ABS 2.36HX2.36W WHT	119
1596B107-10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLK 1.58"L X 1.58"W 10PK	8
1455N1602 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.3"LX4.06"W	123
2CSD86043 Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE SYSTEM DEEP DESK UNIT	0
CST4200 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 8"W	0
1422N4F24FQT Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 24.7X72.1X72.1 GR	0
1455N2201BU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLUE 8.66"L X 4.06"W	5
1599EBKBAT Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 6.69"L X 3.37"W	1
1591GSGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.74"L X 3.69"W	11
1550Z120 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 6.74"LX4.77"W	94
1590CF Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.71"LX3.7"W	6
HWC2418U35BK Hammond Manufacturing	18U 24W 35D WALL CABINET	0
HWST30308SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 33.7"L X 30"W	0
1590EE Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 7.88"LX4.73"W	53
1591XXCBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 4.78"L X 2.64"W	115
1590BB Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.71"LX3.7"W	1153

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