Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
127-904 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 4.33"L X 4.33"W	739
120-405 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	1951074
806-907 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.33"L X 4.33"W	14132
90.010 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 4.57"L X 1.77"W	4111
153-901 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 3.7"L X 3.7"W	19172
542-412 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.09"L X 10"W	254
325-990 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.54"L X 3.54"W	0
120-406 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 7.09"L X 4.33"W	1880
542-404 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.09"L X 4.33"W	1732
701-734 Altech Corporation	GEOS-L 3040-22-TO ENCLOSURE	52
150-007 Altech Corporation	BOX ALUM SILVER 6.89"L X 3.15"W	1033
153-903 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 7.09"L X 3.7"W	5886
700-745 Altech Corporation	GEOS-L 4050-22-O ENCLOSURE	32
127-908 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	23
125-407 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	19398
542-508 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 7.09"L X 7.17"W	9
127-405 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	292140
110-410 Altech Corporation	PS1809-6-O 180X94X57MM ENCL POLY	911008
150-011 Altech Corporation	BOX ALUM SILVER 6.3"L X 6.3"W	20110
150-012 Altech Corporation	BOX ALUM SILVER 10.24"L X 6.3"W	898

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