Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
137-004 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC TRANSP 4.33"LX4.33"W	24
111-506 Altech Corporation	PS1811-11-TO180X110X111MM ENC PO	0
125-902 Altech Corporation	PC97-8 94X65X81MM ENCLOSURE POLY	0
201-503-91 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE PCTRAN TRN LID 84X84X8	11
137-502 Altech Corporation	PC97-8-TM 94X65X81MM ENCLOSURE P	0
91.380 Altech Corporation	KU4013C ENCLOSURE 64 TERMS	0
745-003 Altech Corporation	AKI3-T 450X300X132MM ENCLOSURPOL	2
105-412 Altech Corporation	PS3625-11-M 360X254X111MM ENC PO	25
109-413 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	50
135-009 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	0
128-416 Altech Corporation	PC1813-16-M 180X130X165MM ENC PO	7
150-003 Altech Corporation	BOX ALUM SILVER 3.86"L X 2.52"W	613
129-475 Altech Corporation	PC75-4-V 65X50X35 ENCLOSURE POLY	535
735-405 Altech Corporation	AK05 125X200X122MM ENCLOSUREPOLY	49
130-510 Altech Corporation	PC1809-8-TO 180X94X81MM ENCL POL	2
135-007 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	0
101-009-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS2015-9-TOS 202X152X90MM ENC	9
137-505 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	12
90.531 Altech Corporation	KO4720P2 ENCLOSURE 42TERM REMOV	0
90.300 Altech Corporation	KO4763B DIN ENCLOSURE 16 TERM SO	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