Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1591XXSTBU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS TRN BLUE 4.43"L X 3.33"W	21
1594ASGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 2.21"L X 2.21"W	38
EN4SD723616GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 72"L X 36"W	0
1418Y30 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 30X36X72 GRAY	0
CST5200 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 60"L X 8"W	0
1590WDDBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 7.4"L X 4.72"W	69
1590H Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 2.07"LX1.5"W	67
1414N4ALI Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUMINUM NATURAL 10"L X 8"W	0
1591VGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.72"L X 4.72"W	8
1551USB1GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 1.38"L X 0.79"W	0
EN4SD303010LG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 30"W	0
1414I Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 10"L X 8"W	0
1554K2GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 6.3"L X 3.54"W	36
1455T2202BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 8.66"L X 6.5"W	315
1590BBLG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 4.71"L X 3.7"W	37
CHKO16126 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 12"W	0
1557B2BK Hammond Manufacturing	PC NEMA WALL MNT ENCL BK	33
1422N4B10FQT Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 10.7X48.1X60.1 GRY	0
1457C1202 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 5"L X 2.44"W	0
1591LSGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.35"L X 2.21"W	64

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