Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
125-403 Altech Corporation	PC99-6 94X94X57MM ENCLOSURE POLY	0
100-908-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS2012-9-O 202X122X90MM ENCLO	17
137-501 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 2.56"L X 2.56"W	5
130-501 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 2.56"L X 2.56"W	0
91.330 Altech Corporation	KU4090B48 DIN ENCLOSURE 48 TERM	17
106-007 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	12
107-016 Altech Corporation	PS1813-16-TM180X130X165MM ENC PO	6
116-007 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	48
700-434 Altech Corporation	GEOS-L 3040-18-O ENCLOSURE	99
1-004-NH-12 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE CAST ALUMINUM GRAY NO	0
90.905 Altech Corporation	KO4323STK DIN ENCLOSURE 16PLUGGA	3
116-507 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	34
91.310 Altech Corporation	KU4090C48 DIN ENCLOSURE 48 TERM	2
111-503 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.7"L X 3.7"W	0
90.903 Altech Corporation	KO4323STS DIN ENCLOSURE 16PLUGGA	0
130-509 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC TRANSP 5.12"LX3.7"W	6
137-514 Altech Corporation	PC1811F-8-TM180X110X84MM ENCL PO	0
740-401 Altech Corporation	AKL1-G 150X300X132MM ENCLOSURPOL	14
91.243 Altech Corporation	KU4002BT DIN ENCLOSURE 16 TERM T	0
127-455 Altech Corporation	PC55-4-M 50X52X35MM ENCLOSURE PO	30

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