Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1550Z113 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.54"LX3.56"W	0
EJ14128SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 14"L X 12"W	0
1554F2GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.72"L X 3.54"W	448
1414N4SSO6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 16"L X 14"W	0
EN4SD24206WGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 20"W	0
1418B6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 12"W	0
1590N1FBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.72"L X 2.58"W	29
1411FBRU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 7.98"LX6.01"W	19
1418ZY18 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 18X72X72 GRAY	0
HWST603616S16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 67.4"L X 36"W	0
1551FGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 1.97"L X 1.38"W	177
RP1240BFC Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWTPOLY 165X125X75 CLRLIDFL	33
1590MM Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 1.97"LX1.97"W	164
1551AGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 1.38"L X 0.79"W	410
R100-064-000 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BEIGE 3.94"L X 2.56"W	57
RP1080 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLSTC OFF WHT 4.13"LX2.95"W	53
1418CA6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 12"W	0
1414PHG6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 8"L X 6"W	0
1435D Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 10.25"L X 3.25"W	1
EN4SD202410S16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 20"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