Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
C3R16166HCLO Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 16"W	0
1590Z231 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 7.87"LX9.06"W	27
1590R1BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 7.56"L X 4.38"W	20
1590BF Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.41"LX2.38"W	106
1418YY20 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 20X36X90 GRAY	0
C3R444SC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 4"L X 4"W	0
1550J Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPTD 10.83"L X 6.89"W	13
1590JFBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 5.71"L X 3.74"W	10
R100-082-000 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BEIGE 4.72"L X 3.15"W	4
1591SBU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLUE 4.34"L X 3.24"W	66
1422B10F Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 10.7X48.1X60.1 GRY	0
1455D601 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 2.36"L X 1.67"W	94
1414N4PHL6LP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 12"L X 12"W	0
1435S16B Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 5.75"L X 3.25"W	0
1422F12F Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 12.7X72.1X72.1 GRY	1
EN4SD242412S16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 24"L X 24"W	0
CST2200 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 8"W	0
1447SN4SSL12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 60"L X 37.38"W	0
1590WLBBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 1.99"L X 1.99"W	27
1591HSBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC BLK 6.52"L X 2.79"W	120

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