Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
91.610 Altech Corporation	KU4041C DIN ENCLOSURE 64SPRING T	0
201-012-01 Altech Corporation	TGPC2516-9-TO 252X162X90MM ENCLO	9
91.345 Altech Corporation	KU4012CV DIN ENCLOSURE 32 TERMHO	9
135-008 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	9
127-902 Altech Corporation	PC97-8-M 94X65X81MM ENCLOSURE PO	10
90.920 Altech Corporation	KO4324 DIN ENCLOSURE 32 TERMS	0
130-455 Altech Corporation	PC55-4-TO 50X52X35MM ENCLO POLYC	205
44.007 Altech Corporation	PB ASSY TWIN TOUCH 22MM ILLUM	0
201-504-01 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE PCTRANS LIDQK TRN 122X	10
90.945 Altech Corporation	KO4325STK DIN ENCLOSURE 48PLUGGA	0
100-406-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS1608-6-O 162X82X55MM ENCLOS	19
135-004 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.33"L X 4.33"W	0
107-006 Altech Corporation	PS1811-16-TM180X110X165MM ENC PO	32
90.592 Altech Corporation	KO4716A DIN ENCLOSURE 50 TERM RE	0
106-504 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.33"L X 4.33"W	6
138-008 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC TRANSP 10"L X 7.09"W	2
105-907 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	8
326-990 Altech Corporation	ECON JUNC BOX 199X149X70MM POLYP	44
100-409-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS2015-9-OS 202X152X90MM ENCL	2
125-907 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	20

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