Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
A845JFGR nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX FIBERGLASS 8"LX4"W	1
A16N16ALP nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL GRAY 15.98"L X 15.98"W	1
A201606LP nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 20"L X 16"W	1
E1PB nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL GRAY 3.5"L X 3.27"W	7
E1PBSS nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL NAT 3.5"L X 4.25"W	4
ASE12X12X4 nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 12"L X 12"W	3
A1086CHQRFG nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX FIBERGLASS 10"LX8"W	6
C12C12 nVent Hoffman	CONSOLE STEEL GRAY 12"L X 12"W	3
E1PBXM nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL GRAY 4.02"L X 4.02"W	1
A16148CH nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 16"L X 14"W	2
A16128JFGQRR nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX FIBERGLASS16"LX12"W	1
A16H1606SSLP nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX S STEEL 16"L X 16"W	7
A1287JFGQRR nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX FIBERGLASS 12"LX8"W	2
Q889PCD nVent Hoffman	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.15"L X 3.23"W	11
A1212CH nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 12"L X 12"W	3
A14086CH nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 14"L X 8"W	1
A10086CHFL nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 10"L X 8"W	2
E4PBX nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL GRAY 10"L X 4.02"W	1
A604CH nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 6"L X 4"W	1
ASE10X10X4 nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 10"L X 10"W	1

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