Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1591HF2GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 6.52"L X 2.79"W	24
1418JS11 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 36"W	0
1444-17105 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 10"L X 17"W	8
1489MP4 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 8.25"L X 7.25"W	0
1557BAGY Hammond Manufacturing	ABS NEMA WALL MNT ENCL GY	32
2UHD726718FTC Hammond Manufacturing	ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE	0
EN4SD24208WSS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 24"L X 20"W	0
1553TBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 8.27"L X 3.94"W	103
1554CGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.72"L X 2.56"W	525
1455K1601BU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLUE 6.3"L X 3.07"W	8
1455Q2202 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 8.66"L X 4.92"W	17
1411FBSU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 7.99"L X 4"W	23
1457N1202E Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 5.24"LX4.25"W	13
1455B1202RD Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM RED 4.76"L X 2.82"W	15
HWST302412SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 35.5"L X 24"W	0
1590XXPR Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM PURPLE 5.72"L X 4.77"W	7
1490MG6 Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE STEEL GRAY 7.25"LX8.5"W	0
1452FF13 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 12.99"L X 9.5"W	1
1591MBG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BEIGE 3.34"L X 2.21"W	85
1551ATRD Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS TRANS RED 1.38"LX0.79"W	127

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