Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
RP1245C Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY/CLR 6.54"L X 4.94"W	26
1590ZGRP162 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX FIBERGLASS GRY 10.24"LX6.3"W	2
1590ZGRP253 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC 15.94" X 15.75"	4
RL6335-F Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.9"L X 3.94"W	4
EN4SD423010LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 42"L X 3"W	0
1418N4ALB6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUMINUM NAT 16"L X 12"W	0
1414PHRGLP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 6"L X 8"W	0
1418N4S16J12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 24"L X 24"W	0
1553CGYBAT Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.62"L X 3.11"W	370
EN4SD30308LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 30"W	0
1591XXETBU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS TRN BLUE 7.62"L X 4.47"W	12
1591CBG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BEIGE 4.72"L X 2.56"W	47
1414PHJ6LP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 10"L X 10"W	0
1551JBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 2.36"L X 1.38"W	2921
1551JFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 2.36"L X 1.38"W	767
1550WC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.53"LX3.54"W	118
1418N4T16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 60"L X 36"W	0
1444-972 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 7"L X 9"W	29
1590Z150GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 8.69"L X 4.74"W	8
1550DBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.51"L X 2.52"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