Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1557BGY Hammond Manufacturing	ABS NEMA WALL MNT ENCL GY	32
1411UU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 9.99"LX6.01"W	5
1418N4ALC10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUMINUM NAT 20"L X 16"W	6
1455NHD1601 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 6.3"LX4.37"W	9
CST4203 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 8"W	0
PJW363014L Hammond Manufacturing	BOX FIBERGLASS GRY 36.25"X30.25"	0
1590PP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.76"LX3.74"W	6
1551SFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 1.97"L X 1.97"W	8
EN4SD202010LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 20"W	0
1422B12F Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 12.7X48.1X60.1 GRY	0
1444-753 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 5"L X 7"W	12
EN4SD202010S16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 20"L X 20"W	0
1447SN4SSB8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 24"L X 21.38"W	0
1590Z062 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 3.85"LX2.51"W	10
1414N4PHS16C4 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 6"L X 4"W	0
1411FU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4"L X 2.3"W	26
RP1080BFC Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHTPOLY 105X75X40 CLRLIDFL	42
1457N1202 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 5.24"LX4.25"W	13
1456RH3BKBU Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE ALUM 17.12"L X 8.61"W	5
RP1010 Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OFFWHT POLY 65X60X28	58

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