Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
816-910 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE EMPTY GRAY 180X180X91M	6
90.560 Altech Corporation	KO4722SP ENCLOSURE 42 TERM	6
101-506-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS1608-9-TOS 162X82X85MM ENCL	0
151-005 Altech Corporation	TKAL1313-7 ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE 15	8
105-409 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	3
105-905 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	34
137-506 Altech Corporation	PC1811-11-TM180X110X111MM ENC PO	58
201-007-01 Altech Corporation	TGPC1612-9-TO 162X122X90MM ENCLO	386
201-004-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC1208-6-TOS 122X82X55MM ENCLO	14
101-007-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS1612-9-TOS 162X122X90MM ENC	11
137-007 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	0
111-508 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC TRANSP 10"L X 7.09"W	26
741-401 Altech Corporation	AKI1-G 150X300X132MM ENCLOSURPOL	2
736-428 Altech Corporation	AKI28 450X300X142MM ENCLOSUREPOL	6
138-006 Altech Corporation	PC1811-16-TM180X110X165MM ENC PO	2
128-411 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	5
105-411 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	46
130-002 Altech Corporation	PC97-6-TO 94X65X57MM ENCLOSURE P	40
91.840 Altech Corporation	KU4190B DIN ENCLOSURE WITHOUT TE	16
120-904 Altech Corporation	PC1111-9-O 110X110X90MM ENCL POL	18

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