Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1455R1601BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.3"L X 6.5"W	31
RP1385C Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY/CLR 7.35"L X 5.79"W	11
C3R664SC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 6"L X 6"W	0
1590Z119GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 4.8"L X 4.74"W	9
1418CR6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 20"W	0
1458E4B Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL BLUE 10"L X 8"W	14
C3R1086HCLO Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 10"L X 8"W	0
RP1130BF Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHT POLY 125X85X55 W/FL	23
1435MS16H Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 9.5"L X 6.25"W	0
1554UGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 7.87"L X 4.72"W	324
1418C6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 16"W	0
1591XXGFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 4.82"L X 3.78"W	108
RP1385 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 7.35"L X 5.79"W	0
1418N4SSK8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 30"L X 24"W	0
EN4SD16168SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 16"L X 16"W	18
1591UBU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLUE 4.72"L X 4.72"W	14
RM2055L Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 7.48"L X 5.51"W	29
1590Z164 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPTD 14.23"L X 4.72"W	2
EN4SD242412LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 24"W	0
1590N1 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.72"LX2.58"W	328

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