Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
125-406 Altech Corporation	PC1811-9 180X110X90MM ENCLO POLY	12
137-012 Altech Corporation	PC3625-11-TM 360X254X111MM POLYC	2
130-010 Altech Corporation	PC1809-6-TO 180X94X57MM ENCL POL	12
117-008 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	5
SFP544 Altech Corporation	CBI METAL ENCLOSURE FOR EN544 FO	0
109-414 Altech Corporation	PS1811F-13-O180X110X137MM ENC PO	0
4003C11 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 2 HOLE WHT TOP/BLK BOT	26
111-011 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	50
200-403-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC88-6-OS 84X82X55MM ENCLOSURE	47
135-506 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.09"L X 4.33"W	0
137-513 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	0
90.160 Altech Corporation	KS4404/F DIN ENCLOSURE 48 FIXED	0
107-008 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	5
201-505-01 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSUREPCTRANS LIDQK TRN 124X1	34
90.122 Altech Corporation	KS4401/PC DIN ENCLOSURE 12PLUGGA	0
90.172 Altech Corporation	KS4405/PC DIN ENCLOSURE 72PLUGGA	0
120-912 Altech Corporation	PC3625-16-O 360X254X165MM ENC PO	0
101-508-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS2012-9-TO 202X122X90MM ENCL	21
90.621 Altech Corporation	KO4716P ENCLOSURE REMOVABLEPANEL	0
151-006 Altech Corporation	TKAL1811-9 ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE 19	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