Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1435MS16O Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 11.75"L X 8.5"W	0
1411FBCU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 3.24"LX2.26"W	28
1590WEEBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 7.88"L X 4.73"W	6
1418N4SSX24QT Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET ST STEEL 24.1X31.1X72.1	0
1590JGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 5.71"L X 3.74"W	18
CST2203 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 8"W	0
1551V2BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX VENT ABS 3.15HX1.57W BLK	273
1590UBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.72"L X 4.72"W	67
EN4SD20206SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 20"L X 20"W	0
1550Z115 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 5.84"LX4.27"W	13
1418T10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 60"L X 36"W	0
1418N4KR8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 30"W	0
1455J1601 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.3"LX3.07"W	17
1594RFIDBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 5.18"L X 2.61"W	16
1444-17143 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 14"L X 17"W	18
CS443 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 4"L X 4"W	0
1456PK4WHCWW Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE ALUM 14.18"L X 10.48"W	2
1437MC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 8"L X 4"W	0
1458G5 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL BLACK 8"L X 10"W	15
1591CGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.72"L X 2.56"W	59

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