Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1418X18 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 18X30X72 GRAY	0
1401AAA Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL OFF WHITE 6"L X 4"W	5
1590WFFBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 7.4"L X 7.4"W	80
RH3005 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 5.12"L X 2.66"W	54
1441-28BK3 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STEEL BLACK 8"L X 16"W	7
1455C1201 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 4.72"LX2.13"W	1103
1411C Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 3.24"L X 2.26"W	36
1457J1202E Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 5.15"LX3.42"W	5
EN4SD201610SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 20"L X 16"W	0
1418A6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 12"L X 24"W	0
1555R2F17GY Hammond Manufacturing	RAL7035 GREY WATERTIGHT PLASTIC	25
1554DGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.72"L X 2.56"W	155
RP1210BF Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHT POLY 145X105X60 W/FL	3
1591XXMFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 3.4"L X 2.25"W	39
EN4SD242412GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 24"W	0
1414N4PHS16I Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 10"L X 8"W	0
RP1185BFC Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHT ABS 165X85X85 CLRLIDFL	8
1557BA2BK Hammond Manufacturing	PC NEMA WALL MNT ENCL BK	52
1418J16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 24"W	0
1593KGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 2.65"L X 2.61"W	1873

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