Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
EN4DSC20228GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 22"W	0
1591MSGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.34"L X 2.21"W	79
EN4SD302420WLG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 24"W	0
1551KBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 3.15"L X 1.58"W	2400
1590Z062GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 3.85"L X 2.51"W	15
1418YD36 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 36X36X72 GRAY	0
CST4204 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 8"W	0
CS1084 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 10"L X 8"W	0
RP1025 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 2.58"L X 2.38"W	121
1596B108 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 1.96"L X 1.96"W	34
1551QGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 1.58"L X 1.58"W	552
1441-33BK3CWW Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STEEL BLACK 9.9"LX16.9"W	3
1418N4S10 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 36"W	0
1426W-B Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL BLUE 10"L X 12"W	1
1594DWGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 5.18"L X 2.61"W	39
1554X2GY Hammond Manufacturing	300X200X90MM POLYCARB NEMA ENC	20
1422E16F Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 16.7X60.1X72.1 GRY	0
1590WBBS Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM ALLOY NAT 4.71"LX3.7"W	24
1591XXGFLGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.82"L X 3.78"W	223
1455L1201BU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLUE 4.72"L X 4.06"W	24

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