Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
127-907 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	440
542-504 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 7.09"L X 4.33"W	866
542-408 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.09"L X 7.17"W	112
701-733 Altech Corporation	GEOS-L 3030-22-TO ENCLOSURE	93
701-434 Altech Corporation	GEOS-L 3040-18-TO ENCLOSURE	94
150-008 Altech Corporation	BOX ALUM SILVER 3.94"L X 3.94"W	13135
125-402 Altech Corporation	PC97-6 94X65X57MM ENCLOSURE POLY	500
90.142 Altech Corporation	BOX POLYAMIDE BK/GRY 4.83"X0.89"	63
127-905 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	410
326-900 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.45"L X 4.45"W	46224
120-408 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	9229
90.030 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 3.9"L X 0.89"W	1486
90.020 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 3.82"L X 0.89"W	465206
153-902 Altech Corporation	BOX PC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	9
130-007 Altech Corporation	BOX PC TRANS CLR 7.17"L X 7.09"W	2
110-909 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	32357
90.202 Altech Corporation	BOX PC BLK/TAN 4.76"L X 0.89"W	562
542-402 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	6
90.140 Altech Corporation	BOX POLYAMIDE BK/GRY 4.83"X0.89"	45
110-404 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.33"L X 4.33"W	22123

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