Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
4003G11 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 4 HOLE WHT TOP/BLK BOT	288
100-413-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS3023-9-O 302X232X90MM ENCLO	0
106-013 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	2
101-503-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS88-9-TOS 84X84X85MM ENCLOSU	4
128-408 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	0
111-505 Altech Corporation	BOX PLSTC TRANSP 5.12"L X 5.12"W	2
91.070 Altech Corporation	KO4078SP ENCLOSURE 12 TERM STD L	0
2PV7X Altech Corporation	CONTROL STATION ENCLOSURE 7 HOLE	26
91.001 Altech Corporation	KO4071SP ENCLOSURE 4 TERM STD LE	0
91.590 Altech Corporation	KU4040B DIN ENCLOSURE 24 SPRING	0
100-407-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS1612-9-OS 162X122X90MM ENCL	0
201-007-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC1612-9-TOS 162X122X90MM ENCL	5
120-910 Altech Corporation	PC1809-8-O 180X94X81MM ENCL POLY	64
111-004 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.33"L X 4.33"W	102
490-410 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE-I100 W/ 5P TERM 140X14	120
125-905 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	6
7009C13 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE30MM 2PB NPT BLKPEBBLE	9
120-916 Altech Corporation	PC1813-11-O180X130X111MM ENCL PO	12
91.800 Altech Corporation	KU4187B DIN ENCLOSURE WITHOUT TE	0
111-509 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	3

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