Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
CST3400 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 36"L X 10"W	0
1455R1601BU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLUE 6.3"L X 6.5"W	11
1557HA2BK Hammond Manufacturing	PC NEMA WALL MNT ENCL BK	17
1590Z120GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 4.91"L X 3.14"W	0
1554T2GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.09"L X 4.72"W	6
1441-36 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS STEEL GRAY 12"L X 17"W	7
1457L1602E Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.72"LX4.21"W	6
1593SGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 3.62"L X 2.62"W	178
1447SN4SSH12 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX S STEEL NAT 42"L X 31.38"W	0
PJ16148R Hammond Manufacturing	BOX FIBERGLASS GRY 17.87"X15.99"	0
1550KBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 5.51"L X 4.02"W	16
1590EF Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM UNPAINTED 7.4"LX4.72"W	68
1414PHRG Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 6"L X 8"W	0
RP1095C Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY/CLR 4.13"L X 2.95"W	36
1414O6 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 14"W	0
1457J1202BK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLACK 5.15"L X 3.42"W	6
1422N4S16F24FQT Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET ST STEEL 24.7X72.1X72.1	0
1590DDGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM GRAY 7.4"L X 4.72"W	19
RP1205BFC Hammond Manufacturing	ENCL OWHTABS 145X105X40 CLRLIDFL	1
1444-14 Hammond Manufacturing	CHASSIS ALUM NATURAL 5"L X 9"W	13

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