Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1447SN4L12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 60"L X 37.38"W	0
1591EGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 7.48"L X 4.33"W	107
1455NC1201 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 4.72"LX4.06"W	15
CST2103 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 6"W	0
1593YBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 5.51"L X 2.6"W	25
1596B104 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 1.96"L X 1.57"W	127
EN4SD363016SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 36"L X 30"W	0
1414N4A Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 4"L X 4"W	0
EN4SD30248LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 24"W	0
RL6655-F Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 7.87"L X 5.91"W	19
1456KH3BKBU Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE ALUM 10.18"L X 8.61"W	18
1418N4Y24 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 24X37X72 GRAY	0
1418N4S16M12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 36"L X 30"W	0
1599HSGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 8.66"L X 4.33"W	304
R100-066-000 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BEIGE 5.91"L X 2.56"W	5
1418N4E8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 20"W	0
1594ABK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 2.21"L X 2.21"W	68
RL6555-F Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 6.89"L X 4.92"W	16
1599ETSBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 6.69"L X 3.37"W	15
1591EF2SGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.44"L X 4.33"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