Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1590DE Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 7.88"LX4.73"W	9
1551ABK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 1.38"L X 0.79"W	832
1553AGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 3.94"L X 2.41"W	199117
1455L802BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 3.15"LX4.05"W	3
EJ16106 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 10"W	4
1554WGY Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL RAL7035 GRY ABS WATERTIGHT	238
1591BBG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BEIGE 4.41"L X 2.44"W	29
1418ZX18 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 18X60X72 GRAY	0
CHKO16124 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 12"W	0
1457C801EBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 3.48"L X 2.44"W	18
1596B111 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 1.18"L X 1.18"W	123
1418YY24 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 24X36X90 GRAY	0
HJ16148HLP Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 14"W	8
1435F Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 7.25"L X 6.25"W	0
EN4SD24248GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 24"W	0
531611 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM CLEAR 4.92"L X 4.13"W	8
1414N4PHG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 8"L X 6"W	0
1593KTBU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS TRN BLUE 2.65"L X 2.61"W	93
1554G2GYCL Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLSTC GRAY/CLR 4.72"LX3.54"W	56
EN4SD36308GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 30"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