Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
109-406 Altech Corporation	PS1811-16-O 180X110X165MM ENC PO	12
90.171 Altech Corporation	KS4405/PS DIN ENCLOSURE 72PLUGGA	0
101-006-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS1608-6-TO 162X82X55MM ENCLO	0
115-909 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	36
KB4DPC5 Altech Corporation	M12 DBLE ASSD DIST BOX 4 SLOT OP	0
111-501 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 2.56"L X 2.56"W	2045
130-009 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	24
91.802 Altech Corporation	KU4187P DIN ENCLOSURE 12PLUGGABL	5
127-909 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	81
137-455 Altech Corporation	PC55-4-TM 50X52X35MM ENCLO POLYC	1410
101-513-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS3023-11-TO302X232X110MM ENC	0
116-503 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.7"L X 3.7"W	3
121-414 Altech Corporation	PC1811F-13-O180X110X137MM ENC PO	0
334-712-01 Altech Corporation	JUNCTION BOX85X85X37MM POLYPROPY	0
111-008 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	144
2PV8X Altech Corporation	CONTROL STATION ENCLOSURE 8 HOLE	21
835-910 Altech Corporation	ABOX350 EMPTY GRAY 250X250X115MM	7
115-910 Altech Corporation	PS1809-8 180X94X81MM ENCLOS POLY	16
121-413 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	4
110-412 Altech Corporation	PS3625-11-O 360X254X111MM ENC PO	36

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