Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
106-505 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	10
112-015 Altech Corporation	PS1813-13F-TO180X130X137MMENC PO	8
747-903 Altech Corporation	AKI3-TH 450X300X210MM ENCLOSUPOL	0
106-513 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	2
2010G13 Altech Corporation	ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE FOR 4PB BLACK	8
736-414 Altech Corporation	AKI14 300X300X142MM ENCLOSUREPOL	9
90.150 Altech Corporation	KS4461/F DIN ENCLOSURE 36 FIXED	0
90.440 Altech Corporation	KO4717A ENCLOSURE 30 TERMS	9
101-008-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS2012-8-TOS 202X122X75MM ENC	13
127-910 Altech Corporation	PC1809-8-M 180X94X81MM ENCL POLY	56
4003A11 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 1 HOLE WHT TOP/BLK BOT	3
121-407 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	152
201-512-91 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE PCTRANS LID 252X162X12	12
120-404 Altech Corporation	PC1111-7-O 110X110X66MM ENCL POL	357
100-913-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS3023-11-O302X232X110MM ENCL	41
137-009 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	30
111-013 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	10
90.161 Altech Corporation	KS4404/PS DIN ENCLOSURE 48PLUGGA	0
137-014 Altech Corporation	PC1811F-6-TM180X110X63MM ENCL PO	8
127-913 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	62

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