Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
90.152 Altech Corporation	BOX POLYAMIDE BK/GRY 4.83"X1.38"	83
130-513 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	0
90.740 Altech Corporation	KO4722DP ENCLOSURE 84 TERMS	0
101-013-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS3023-9-TO 302X232X90MM ENCL	2
110-411 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	7
120-903 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.7"L X 3.7"W	0
131-015 Altech Corporation	PC1813-13F-TO 180X130X137MMENC P	6
105-406 Altech Corporation	PS1811-9-M 180X110X90MM ENCL POL	28
120-410 Altech Corporation	PC1809-6-O 180X94X57MM ENCL POLY	0
137-515 Altech Corporation	PC1813-8F-TM180X130X84MM ENCL PO	16
110-414 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	16
91.030 Altech Corporation	KO4073SP ENCLOSURE 8 TERM STD LE	7
106-015 Altech Corporation	PS1813-6F-TM180X130X63MM ENCL PO	20
7004G13 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 22MM 4PB M20 BLKPEBBLE	10
127-916 Altech Corporation	PC1813-11-M 180X130X111MM ENC PO	14
201-006-01 Altech Corporation	TGPC1608-6-TO 162X82X55MM ENCLOS	0
200-905-01 Altech Corporation	TGPC1212-9-O 124X122X85MM ENCLOS	61
106-003 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.7"L X 3.7"W	8
490-916 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE-I160 EMPTY 180X180X91M	18
91.730 Altech Corporation	KU4089BHC DIN ENCLOSURE 24 TERMS	0

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