Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1591ABK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 3.94"L X 1.97"W	108
1411K Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUMINUM GRAY 5"L X 2.25"W	27
1422F12 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 12.7X72.1X72.1 GRY	0
1551BTRD Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS TRAN RED 1.97"L X 0.98"W	30
1591XXLSBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC BLK 3.43"L X 2.28"W	341
HJ16146HLP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 14"W	6
1456NEK4WHBU Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE ALUMINUM 6"L X 10"W	10
1554Q2GY Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL RAL7035 GRY POLY WATERTIGHT	119
RP1010C Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OFFWHT POLY 65X60X28 CLRLID	3
CSB103 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 15"L X 10"W	0
HWC3027U35BK Hammond Manufacturing	27U 30W 35D WALL CABINET	0
CN4ST5404 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 60"L X 10"W	0
1550F Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 6.73"LX4.76"W	18
1592ETSDBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 9.23"L X 5.12"W	2
1555E2F42GY Hammond Manufacturing	RAL7035 GREY WATERTIGHT PLASTIC	21
1590A Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 3.64"LX1.52"W	324
1599BBKBATCP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 5.12"L X 2.56"W	30
CST4104 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 6"W	0
1418P16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 42"L X 36"W	0
1591BGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.41"L X 2.44"W	70

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