Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
EN4SD24246WGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 24"W	0
1554Y2GYSL Hammond Manufacturing	300X240X95MM P/C NEMA SMK LID	8
1455J1601RD Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM RED 6.3"L X 3.07"W	8
PJW483610L Hammond Manufacturing	BOX FIBERGLASS GRY 48.25"X36.25"	0
1418N4SSE10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 24"L X 20"W	0
1590XXGR Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GREEN 5.72"L X 4.77"W	4
1591EF2SBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC BLK 7.44"L X 4.33"W	64
1590K431 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ZINC UNPAINTED 4.72"LX3.7"W	23
1550WFBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.73"L X 4.76"W	18
1452DE11 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 10.99"L X 7.5"W	2
1557H2GY Hammond Manufacturing	PC NEMA WALL MNT ENCL GY	0
1590BBSBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.71"L X 3.7"W	20
1414G Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 8"L X 6"W	0
RP1040 Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OFFWHT POLY 95X50X50	41
1455L2201BU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLUE 8.66"L X 4.06"W	6
1591XXGGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.82"L X 3.78"W	2
1441-9 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STEEL GRAY 4"L X 8"W	6
EN4SD16126S16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 16"L X 12"W	0
1455B1202BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.76"L X 2.82"W	13
EN4SD242412WGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 24"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