Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1447SB10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 21.38"W	0
C3RWT624 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 6"W	0
EN4SD363612LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 36"W	0
1418ZW18 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 18X48X72 GRAY	0
EN4SD20168GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 16"W	5
1418P8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 42"L X 36"W	0
1590KK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.9"L X 4.9"W	24
1591EFLGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 7.48"L X 4.33"W	2
1590Z231BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 7.87"L X 9.06"W	9
R100-084-000 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BEIGE 6.3"L X 3.15"W	4
1553DBKBAT Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 5.8"L X 3.5"W	315
1590WDFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 7.4"L X 4.72"W	4
1590Z100GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 2.94"L X 3.13"W	18
1591XXFGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 8.7"L X 5.91"W	70
1590YFBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 3.62"L X 3.62"W	15
RP1055BF Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHT ABS 85X80X40 W/FL	37
1490MG12 Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE STL GRAY 7.25"LX15.25"W	0
RP1285BF Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHT ABS 186X146X75 W/FL	22
1590BBRD Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM RED 4.71"L X 3.7"W	4
1455K1602BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.3"L X 3.07"W	314

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