Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
116-512 Altech Corporation	PS3625-16-T 360X254X165MM ENC PO	0
90.502 Altech Corporation	KO4719P3 ENCLOSURE 32TERM REMOV	0
101-504-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS1208-9-TO 122X82X85MM ENCLO	0
137-008 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC TRANSP 10"L X 7.09"W	4
127-901 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 2.56"L X 2.56"W	25
201-512-01 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE PCTRANS LIDQK TRN 252X	13
200-412-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC2516-9-OS 252X162X90MM ENCLO	16
200-906-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC1608-9-OS 162X82X85MM ENCLOS	19
90.471 Altech Corporation	KO4717P2 ENCLOSURE 30TERM REMOV	0
111-513 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	6
746-902 Altech Corporation	AKL2-TH 300X300X210MM ENCLOSUPOL	0
100-412-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS2516-9-O 252X162X90MM ENCLO	48
835-410 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE ABOX350 TERMS GRAY 250	1
201-009-01 Altech Corporation	TGPC2015-9-TO 202X152X90MM ENCLO	60
151-001 Altech Corporation	BOX ALUM SILVER 3.5"L X 3.5"W	204
802-907 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE GRAY EMPTY 80X80X52MM	6
743-903 Altech Corporation	AKI3-GH 450X300X210MM ENCLOSUPOL	1
802-107 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE WHITE WITH TERMS 80X80	69
200-404-01 Altech Corporation	TGPC1208-6-O 122X82X55MM ENCLOSU	13
106-501 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 2.56"L X 2.56"W	10

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