Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
115-902 Altech Corporation	PS97-8 94X65X81MM ENCLOSURE POLY	20
90.100 Altech Corporation	K70150P ENCLOSURE W/O TERM COVER	8
112-007 Altech Corporation	BOX PLSTC TRANSP 7.17"L X 7.09"W	4
101-504-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS1208-9-TOS 122X82X85MM ENCL	37
101-512-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS2516-12-TOS252X162X120MM EN	8
138-016 Altech Corporation	PC1813-16-TM180X130X165MMENC POL	6
803-407 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE GRAY WITH TERMS 80X80X	9
127-410 Altech Corporation	PC1809-6-M 180X94X57MM ENCL POLY	64
200-407-01 Altech Corporation	TGPC1612-9-O 162X122X90MM ENCLOS	12
7004E13 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 22MM 3PB M20 BLKPEBBLE	30
802-407 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE GRAY WITH TERMS 80X80X	903
130-504 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.33"L X 4.33"W	12
90.090 Altech Corporation	K70100P ENCLOSURE	26
150-013 Altech Corporation	AL3616-9 ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE 360	212
91.280 Altech Corporation	KU4003B ENCLOSURE 32 TERMS	0
137-003 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.7"L X 3.7"W	924
151-012 Altech Corporation	TKAL3625-11ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE 38	4
137-015 Altech Corporation	PC1813-6F-TM180X130X63MM ENCL PO	20
150-004 Altech Corporation	BOX ALUM SILVER 5.91"L X 2.52"W	4
201-008-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC2012-8-TOS 202X122X75MM ENCL	15

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