Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
112-006 Altech Corporation	PS1811-16-TO180X110X165MM ENC PO	0
130-001 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC TRANSP 2.56"LX2.56"W	0
101-506-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS1608-9-TO 162X82X85MM ENCLO	9
127-409 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	87
106-012 Altech Corporation	PS3625-11-TM360X254X111MM ENC PO	1
121-416 Altech Corporation	PC1813-16-O180X130X165MMENCL POL	30
90.162 Altech Corporation	KS4404/PC DIN ENCLOSURE 48PLUGGA	0
106-014 Altech Corporation	PS1811F-6-TM180X110X63MM ENCL PO	0
127-407 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	20
125-405 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	216
91.851 Altech Corporation	KU4191F DIN ENCLOSURE 96 FIXED T	0
110-915 Altech Corporation	PS1813-8F-O180X130X84MM ENCL POL	10
738-428 Altech Corporation	AKI28+1 600X300X142MM ENCLOSUPOL	5
127-475 Altech Corporation	PC75-4-M 65X50X35MM ENCLOSURE PO	125
151-004 Altech Corporation	TKAL1111-7 ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE 13	3
106-001 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 2.56"L X 2.56"W	125
90.940 Altech Corporation	KO4325 DIN ENCLOSURE 48 TERMS	0
736-403 Altech Corporation	AKI03 100X150X96MM ENCLOSUREPOLY	55
128-415 Altech Corporation	PC1813-13F-M180X130X137MM ENC PO	40
105-401 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 2.56"L X 2.56"W	2050

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