Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1422N4S16B12FQT Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET ST STEEL 12.7X48.1X60.1	0
1402FV Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 10.26"L X 7.13"W	8
C3RWT1224 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 12"W	0
RP1145C Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL LG ABS 125X85X70 CLR LID	10
1594DGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 5.18"L X 2.61"W	21
2UHD727918FTC Hammond Manufacturing	ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE	0
1490G16 Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE STL GRAY 7.25"LX19.75"W	0
EN4SD16208SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 16"L X 20"W	0
1591XXAFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 3.97"L X 2.02"W	1631
1457L1601E Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.74"LX4.21"W	10
1455K1601BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.3"L X 3.07"W	78
1590KBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.92"L X 4.92"W	5
1422F16F Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 16.7X72.1X72.1 GRY	0
1591LFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 3.35"L X 2.21"W	412
CS886 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 8"L X 8"W	13
1422N4S16D12FQT Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET ST STEEL 12.7X60.1X60.1	0
1591SBG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BEIGE 4.34"L X 3.24"W	11
1411Q Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 6.99"L X 4.99"W	17
CS24248 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 24"W	3
1553WCBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 4.62"L X 3.11"W	47

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