Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
431611 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.92"L X 4.13"W	12
1591LBU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLUE 3.35"L X 2.21"W	24
1437O Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 11.75"L X 8.5"W	0
EN4SD20168WSS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 20"L X 16"W	0
1554VAL2GYCL Hammond Manufacturing	240X160X60MM P/C NEMA CLR LID	27
1555JGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 6.3"L X 3.54"W	375
1590WBSFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.41"L X 2.38"W	240
RP1195BF Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHT ABS 165X85X70 W/FL	10
1554H2GYSL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLSTC GRAY/SM 7.09"LX4.72"W	7
1411FBXU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPTD 11.99"L X 6.99"W	5
1489MP42 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 19.5"L X 16.25"W	0
1455L1601RD Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM RED 6.3"L X 4.06"W	10
CST4403 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 1"W	0
1418N4KK8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 30"W	0
1590WXXBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 5.72"L X 4.77"W	32
1554YGY Hammond Manufacturing	300X240X95MM ABS NEMA ENCL	1
1422N4F24F Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 24.7X72.1X72.1 GR	0
EN4SD723024LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 72"L X 30"W	0
1447SN4K12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 37.38"W	0
1591BF2SBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC BLACK 4.4"L X 2.44"W	65

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