Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
A6R66 nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 6"L X 6"W	5
A1008CHNFSS nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX S STEEL 10"L X 8"W	1
E1PBX nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL GRAY 4.02"L X 4.02"W	22
CSD12126SS nVent Hoffman	BOX S STEEL NAT 12.01"LX12.01"W	24
ASE10X8X4 nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 10"L X 8"W	11
A161206LP nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 16"L X 12"W	4
Q1689ABD nVent Hoffman	BOX ABS GRAY 6.3"L X 3.15"W	17
HJ1412HWPL2LG nVent Hoffman	BOX FIBERGLASS 15.28"L X 13.31"W	19
CSD24308 nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL GRAY 24.02"L X 30"W	1
CSD24246 nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL GRAY 24.02"L X 24.02"W	2
A242008LP nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 24"L X 20"W	1
A1086CHQRFGW nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX FIBERGLASS 10"LX8"W	1
A8R86 nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 8"L X 8"W	9
E2PBSS nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL NAT 5.75"L X 3.27"W	2
A242408LP nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 24"L X 24"W	5
CCA22128 nVent Hoffman	BOX ALUM GRAY 8.66"L X 4.72"W	8
A1008SC nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 10"L X 8"W	4
ASE6X6X6NK nVent Hoffman	JUNCTION BOX STEEL 6"L X 6"W	4
A6R64NK nVent Hoffman	BOX STEEL GRAY 5.98"L X 5.98"W	5
Q1PBPCDM nVent Hoffman	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.23"L X 3.15"W	5

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