Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1412X Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 11.99"L X 6.99"W	5
1412V Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 11.99"L X 7.99"W	3
1554MPB3 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.9"L X 4.7"W	7
1550GBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 8.74"L X 5.75"W	54
1550MBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.74"L X 3.95"W	22
RP1080BF Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHT POLY 105X75X40 W/FL	14
EN4SD24126LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 12"W	0
1456RL3WHBU Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE ALUM 17.12"L X 11.61"W	3
C3RWT1060 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 60"L X 10"W	0
1418N4S16K16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 30"L X 24"W	0
1591XXMBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 3.4"L X 2.25"W	203
1422N4D12F Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 12.7X60.1X60.1 GRY	0
RP1210 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLSTC OFF WHT 5.71"LX4.13"W	21
1458VG5 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL BLACK 8"L X 10"W	4
1591BTCL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLSTC TRN CLR 4.41"LX2.44"W	52
1426V-B Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL BLUE 8"L X 12"W	5
1454W Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL BLK/GRAY 12.25"L X 8"W	17
1590EFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 7.4"L X 4.72"W	12
1437S16C Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 8"L X 4"W	0
1414N4PHM8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 14"L X 12"W	0

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