Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1418N4S16S12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 48"L X 36"W	0
1435MF Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 7.25"L X 6.25"W	0
1426S Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL OFF WHITE 6"L X 12"W	8
1422F20F Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 20.7X72.1X72.1 GR	0
1456PL3WHCWW Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE ALUM 14.18"L X 11.61"W	3
HJ12108HLP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 12"L X 10"W	8
1553WDBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 5.8"L X 3.54"W	0
1598ESGYPBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLK/GRAY 6.31"L X 6.25"W	80
1441-29BK3 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STEEL BLACK 10"L X 12"W	10
1455B802BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 3.19"L X 2.82"W	13
1591TBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 4.72"L X 3.16"W	125
1594EWGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 6.58"L X 4.21"W	24
2UHD727924FTC Hammond Manufacturing	ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE	0
1444-33CWW Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NAT 9.9"L X 16.9"W	2
1590UF Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.72"LX4.72"W	14
1593WBK Hammond Manufacturing	105X110X35MM ABS ENCL BK	76
1418N4H6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 16"W	0
1426S-B Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL BLUE 6"L X 12"W	13
1418LL12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 36"W	0
CN4ST474 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 6"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