Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1488JN11 Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE STEEL GRAY 16"L X 24"W	4
CHKO36248 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 24"W	0
RP1055C Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL LG ABS 85X80X40 CLR LID	19
1457J1602EBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 6.72"L X 3.42"W	3
CN4ST3104 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 6"W	0
EN4SD24166GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 16"W	0
1418N4S12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 48"L X 36"W	0
CS1086 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 10"L X 8"W	0
1411U Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 9.99"L X 6.01"W	3
1555UGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 7.87"L X 4.72"W	1
1418N4SSG6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 16"L X 16"W	0
1590WP1 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 6.02"LX3.27"W	5
C3R12126SC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 12"L X 12"W	0
1436O Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 11.75"L X 8.5"W	0
1554X2GYSL Hammond Manufacturing	300X200X90MM P/C NEMA SMK LID	23
CN4ST3103 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 6"W	0
1490H9 Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE STEEL GRAY 9.5"LX8.5"W	0
1418JC7 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 20"L X 16"W	0
CS18186 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 18"L X 18"W	0
RP1275BFC Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHTABS 186X146X55 CLRLIDFL	20

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