Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
130-012 Altech Corporation	PC3625-11-TO 360X254X111MM POLYC	3
125-909 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	0
100-403-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS88-6-O 84X82X55MM ENCLOSURE	29
91.340 Altech Corporation	KU4012C ENCLOSURE 32 TERMS	46
90.120 Altech Corporation	KS4401/F DIN ENCLOSURE 12 FIXED	3
101-503-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS88-9-TO 84X84X85MM ENCLOSUR	10
201-003-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC88-6-TOS 84X82X55MM ENCLOSUR	1
91.600 Altech Corporation	KU4041B DIN ENCLOSURE 64SPRING T	0
91.230 Altech Corporation	KU4090C16 DIN ENCLOSURE 16 TERM	38
745-004 Altech Corporation	AKI4-T 600X300X132MM ENCLOSURPOL	1
111-516 Altech Corporation	PS1813-11-TO180X130X111MM ENC PO	12
91.750 Altech Corporation	KU4090BHC DIN ENCLOSURE 24 TERMS	0
91.520 Altech Corporation	KU4038C DIN ENCLOSURE 16SPRING T	0
4003I11 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 6 HOLE WHT TOP/BLK BOT	10
131-013 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	2
2PV4X Altech Corporation	CONTROL STATION ENCLOSURE 4 HOLE	37
7006G13 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 30MM 4PB M20 BLKPEBBLE	0
106-511 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	5
101-505-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS1212-9-TO 124X122X85MM ENCL	2
744-003 Altech Corporation	AKL3-T 450X300X132MM ENCLOSURPOL	5

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