Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1458G4 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL BLACK 8"L X 10"W	2
EN4SD302010GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 20"W	0
1590S Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.34"LX3.23"W	263
1418N4X24 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 24X31X72 GRAY	0
1455NC1602 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.3"LX4.06"W	13
1557BABK Hammond Manufacturing	ABS NEMA WALL MNT ENCL BK	28
EN4SD201610GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 16"W	0
HWST363612S16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 41.5"L X 36"W	0
1555E2GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.54"L X 3.54"W	24
1456RH3WHBU Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE ALUM 17.12"L X 8.61"W	5
1553TTGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 6.5"L X 3.15"W	3
RP1085C Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY/CLR 4.13"L X 2.95"W	3
1414PHG6LP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 8"L X 6"W	0
1455L1601BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.3"L X 4.06"W	24
2UHD907920FTC Hammond Manufacturing	ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE	0
RP1235C Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL LG ABS 165X125X55 CLR LID	2
1591XXAFLGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 3.97"L X 2.02"W	304
1457L1601EBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.74"L X 4.21"W	6
1414SCO10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 14"W	0
1590Z060 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 1.97"LX1.77"W	10

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