Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
200-904-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC1208-9-OS 122X82X85MM ENCLOS	36
151-003 Altech Corporation	TKAL99-6 ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE 119X	33
806-407 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE WITH TERMS GRAY 110X11	2138
110-903 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.7"L X 3.7"W	27
127-911 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	8
200-409-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC2015-9-OS 202X152X90MM ENCLO	4
120-403 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.7"L X 3.7"W	4
490-435 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE-I350 W/ 5-P TERM 250X2	0
111-510 Altech Corporation	PS1809-8-TO 180X94X81MM ENCL POL	2
110-910 Altech Corporation	PS1809-8-O 180X94X81MM ENCL POLY	126
110-905 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	0
2014C13 Altech Corporation	ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE FOR 2PB BLACK	21
137-511 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	2
111-007 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	16
91.240 Altech Corporation	KU4002B ENCLOSURE 16 TERMS	10
104-411 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	193
135-505 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	14
90.191 Altech Corporation	LIGHTPIPES 3MM GRID 4 ELEMENTS	36
742-904 Altech Corporation	AKL4-GH 600X300X210MM ENCLOSUPOL	2
115-905 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	18

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