Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1550WM Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.74"LX3.95"W	0
1422D10F Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 10.7X60.1X60.1 GRY	0
1447SL10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 60"L X 37.38"W	0
1553BBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 4.62"L X 3.11"W	420
1550D Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.51"LX2.52"W	199
EN4SD303010S16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 30"L X 30"W	0
RP1270 Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OFFWHT POLY 186X146X55	8
1455J1602BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.3"L X 3.07"W	19
1591UF2BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 4.71"L X 4.72"W	7
1418N4S16S10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 48"L X 36"W	0
2CSD82436 Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE SYSTEM STANDARD DESK	0
EN4SD20166LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 16"W	0
1444-17133 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 13"L X 17"W	4
1590AFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 3.64"L X 1.52"W	874
1590Z160BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.3"L X 6.3"W	20
HWST363016SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 43.4"L X 3"W	0
1455N1202BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.72"L X 4.06"W	52
1553DTBUBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS TRN BLUE 5.8"L X 3.5"W	12
1441-30 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STEEL GRAY 10"L X 17"W	4
1591DGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 5.91"L X 3.15"W	13

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