Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1550WMBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.74"L X 3.95"W	13
1591LBG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BEIGE 3.35"L X 2.21"W	33
1457N1602 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.81"LX4.25"W	7
1599EBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 6.69"L X 3.37"W	96
1418N4E6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 20"W	0
1414M8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 14"L X 12"W	0
RP1030BFC Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHT POLY 95X50X40 CLRLIDFL	40
1590STPCPR Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM PURPLE 5.23"L X 5.23"W	1
1591ATRD Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLSTC TRN RED 3.94"LX1.97"W	64
1550Z104BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 2.54"L X 2.3"W	4
EN4SD30248WGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 24"W	0
1590WTFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.74"L X 3.15"W	442
1422UV12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 42"W	0
EN4SD202010GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 20"W	0
1591VBU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLUE 4.72"L X 4.72"W	17
1414N4PHSSO6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 16"L X 14"W	1
1418D6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 20"W	0
1447SF10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 25.38"W	0
1437SSC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 8"L X 4"W	0
1590Z100 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 2.94"LX3.13"W	65

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