Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
137-508 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	7
101-008-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS2012-8-TO 202X122X75MM ENCL	0
91.852 Altech Corporation	KU4191P DIN ENCLOSURE 96PLUGGABL	5
105-902 Altech Corporation	PS97-8-M 94X65X81MM ENCLOSURE PO	10
106-004 Altech Corporation	BOX PLSTC TRANSP 4.33"L X 4.33"W	3
100-405-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS1212-6-OS 124X122X55MM ENCL	79
104-414 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	0
91.540 Altech Corporation	KU4038B DIN ENCLOSURE16SPRING TE	0
106-010 Altech Corporation	PS1809-6-TM 180X94X57MM ENCL POL	10
130-006 Altech Corporation	PC1811-9-TO 180X110X90MM ENCL PO	8
130-003 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.7"L X 3.7"W	8
115-405 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	0
112-013 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	0
90.050.5 Altech Corporation	K7075P ENCLOSURE DIN RAIL MOUNT	1
200-905-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC1212-9-OS 124X122X85MM ENCLO	179
100-403-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS88-6-OS84X82X55MM ENCLOSURE	35
490-902 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE-I025 EMPTY 80X80X52MM	0
104-416 Altech Corporation	PS1813-16-M180X130X165MM ENCL PO	6
137-011 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	13
736-470 Altech Corporation	AKI70 900X300X142MM ENCLOSUREPOL	3

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