Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
91.283 Altech Corporation	KU4003BT DIN ENCLOSURE 32 TERM T	0
115-908 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	35
137-510 Altech Corporation	PC1809-8-TM 180X94X81MM ENCL POL	2
130-502 Altech Corporation	PC97-8-TO 94X65X81MM ENCLOSURE P	15
91.570 Altech Corporation	KU4040C DIN ENCLOSURE 24 SPRING	0
137-509 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	6
490-406 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE-I060 W/ 5P TERM 110X11	6
111-502 Altech Corporation	PS97-8-TO 94X65X81MM ENCLOSURE P	0
744-002 Altech Corporation	AKL2-T 300X300X132MM ENCLOSURPOL	17
127-914 Altech Corporation	PC1811F-8-M180X110X84MM ENCL POL	6
90.810 Altech Corporation	KO4730H BASE HOUSING 225MM BLACK	0
90.202.2 Altech Corporation	DIN ENCLOSURE 8 TERM SOLDERTAB R	8
125-904 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.33"L X 4.33"W	0
90.470 Altech Corporation	KO4717P ENCLOSURE 30 TERMS	0
130-014 Altech Corporation	PC1811F-6-TO180X110X63MM ENCL PO	38
91.842 Altech Corporation	KU4190P DIN ENCLOSURE 72PLUGGABL	0
131-016 Altech Corporation	PC1813-16-TO 180X130X165MM ENC P	8
90.060 Altech Corporation	K7045D1 ENCLOSURE W/O TERM COVER	0
90.955 Altech Corporation	KO4305STK DIN ENCLOSURE 48PLUGGA	0
90.622 Altech Corporation	KO4716P ENCLOSURE REMOVABLEPANEL	0

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