Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
EN4SD302424GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 24"W	0
1597X Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 5.5"L X 3.5"W	21
CHKO12124 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 12"L X 12"W	0
1590WBB Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.71"LX3.7"W	11
RP1090BFC Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHTPOLY 105X75X55 CLRLIDFL	7
EN4DSC24228SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 24"L X 22"W	0
1420B7 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 12"W	2
RP1015 Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL LG ABS 65X60X28	104
1411FBKU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 5"L X 2.25"W	18
1591XXLTBU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS TRN BLUE 3.43"L X 2.28"W	71
1590BBYL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM YELLOW 4.71"L X 3.7"W	23
ECP12126 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 12"L X 12"W	0
EN4DSC24268GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 26"W	0
CST4604 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 1"W	0
C3RWT1284 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 84"L X 12"W	0
1418N4S16Y24 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET ST STEEL 24.1X37.1X72.1	0
1418D8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 20"W	0
1590MBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.43"L X 2.46"W	17
RP1160 Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OFFWHT POLY 165X85X40	7
1457C801 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 3.48"LX2.44"W	157

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