Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1550K Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 5.51"LX4.02"W	5
1456FE3BKBU Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE ALUMINUM 6.68"L X 5.75"W	17
EN4SD363610GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 36"W	0
1441-38BK3 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STEEL BLACK 14"L X 17"W	3
1590U Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.72"LX4.72"W	370
1411FBKBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUMINUM BLACK 5"L X 2.25"W	33
1418N4SSL8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NATURAL 36"L X 24"W	0
C3R18186HCR Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 18"L X 18"W	0
1591EBG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BEIGE 7.48"L X 4.33"W	72
1590ZGRP131 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX FIBERGLASS GRY 7.48"LX2.95"W	2
1457C1202BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUMINUM BLACK 5"L X 2.44"W	15
1555CF22GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 4.72"L X 2.59"W	108
1444-862 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 6"L X 8"W	26
1414PHM8 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 14"L X 12"W	0
1554VGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 9.45"L X 6.3"W	94
1414N4SSI Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 10"L X 8"W	0
MB126540VL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.72"L X 2.56"W	15
1590WNFBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 4.72"L X 2.58"W	1
1590WC Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 4.71"LX3.7"W	14
1420F7 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 30"L X 20"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