Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
R100-242-000 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BEIGE 14.17"L X 9.45"W	3
1594EBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 6.58"L X 4.21"W	78
1553CBKBAT Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 4.62"L X 3.11"W	173
1437S16D Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 10"L X 4"W	0
1593KBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 2.65"L X 2.61"W	2192
1590EFBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 7.4"L X 4.72"W	3
1441-6BK3 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STEEL BLACK 4"L X 4"W	5
1414PHA4 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 4"L X 4"W	0
1590TRPBOR Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM ORANGE 4.41"L X 3.11"W	28
1455P1602 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.3"LX4.92"W	7
CST6403 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 72"L X 10"W	0
1590TFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.74"L X 3.15"W	57
1422B10 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 10.7X48.1X60.1 GRY	0
1422WW12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48.13"L X 48.06"W	0
1418L8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 24"W	0
1414PHO6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 14"W	13
1553WCGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.62"L X 3.11"W	23
1590WR1FL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 7.56"LX4.38"W	0
1590Z135GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 6.89"L X 3.15"W	9
EN4SD30166LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 16"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