Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1414N4ALG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUMINUM NATURAL 8"L X 6"W	0
1444-17134 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 13"L X 17"W	4
1441-36BK3 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STEEL BLACK 12"L X 17"W	3
1594BSGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 3.19"L X 2.21"W	0
1590STPC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 5.23"LX5.23"W	15
1418ZX36 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 36X60X72 GRAY	0
1414N4PHS16O6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 16"L X 14"W	0
HWST363012S16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 41.5"L X 3"W	0
1418YYD24 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 24X36X72 GRAY	0
1418JD9 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 20"W	0
EJ1084S16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 10"L X 8"W	0
1591RABK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 3.94"L X 1.97"W	11
1551V1WH Hammond Manufacturing	BOX VENT ABS 1.57HX1.57W WHT	162
1598ASGYPBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLK/GRAY 6.16"L X 3.68"W	80
1590E Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 7.4"LX4.72"W	98
1444-17135 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 13"L X 17"W	6
1447SC10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 25.38"W	0
1599HSTSGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 8.66"L X 4.33"W	34
1553DBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 5.8"L X 3.5"W	105
1490G4 Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE STEEL GRAY 7.25"LX6.25"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