Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1444-14103 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 10"L X 14"W	18
1436B Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 5.75"L X 3.25"W	0
1590Y Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 3.62"LX3.62"W	725
C3R603612HCR Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 60"L X 36"W	0
1490K30 Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE STEEL GRY 14"L X 15.25"W	0
1420G7 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 24"W	0
1590HF Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 2.07"LX1.5"W	28
1551QFLGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 1.58"L X 1.58"W	245
1551CTSK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS TRN SMOKE 2.56L X 1.18"W	23
1551V3BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX VENT ABS 2.36HX2.36W BLK	85
1456KL3WHBU Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE ALUM 10.18"L X 11.61"W	21
1591RGBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 4.74"L X 3.69"W	7
1455L1602 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.3"LX4.06"W	18
EN4TD244210GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 42"W	0
1599RFIKBKBAT Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC BLACK 8.66"LX5.51"W	7
RP1170 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLSTC OFF WHT 6.54"LX3.39"W	20
CN4ST6204 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 72"L X 8"W	0
1456CE3WHBU Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE ALUMINUM 4.18"L X 5.75"W	15
1590WN1FBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.72"L X 2.58"W	15
1554HGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 7.09"L X 4.72"W	104

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