Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1590PBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.02"L X 3.27"W	9
1418K6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 24"W	0
1422PW8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 48"W	0
R100-200-000 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BEIGE 7.87"L X 7.87"W	2
1454R Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL BLK/GRAY 5.25"L X 5"W	7
EJ863SS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 8"L X 6"W	4
EN4SD42308LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 42"L X 3"W	0
1598BSGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 5.29"L X 5.32"W	32
C3RWT448 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 4"W	0
1590WK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.92"LX4.92"W	14
1455N2202BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 8.66"L X 4.06"W	9
R100-062-000 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BEIGE 2.56"L X 2.56"W	6
EN4SD161210S16 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 16"L X 12"W	0
1455D801BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 3.15"L X 1.67"W	171
1551PFLBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 1.58"L X 1.58"W	1464
1435SSC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 8"L X 3.25"W	0
1444-17132 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 13"L X 17"W	10
1418N4SSM12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 36"L X 30"W	0
1555P2GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.72"L X 4.72"W	44
1554G2GYSL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLSTC GRAY/SM 4.72"LX3.54"W	25

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