Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
90.170 Altech Corporation	KS4405/F DIN ENCLOSURE 72 FIXED	0
320-970 Altech Corporation	HP70 ECON JUNC BOX 75X75X42MM PO	270
91.821 Altech Corporation	KU4184F DIN ENCLOSURE 36 FIXED T	0
150-014 Altech Corporation	AL2023-11 ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE 202	186
116-505 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	2
91.501 Altech Corporation	KU4037B DIN ENCLOSURE 8 SPRING T	0
121-406 Altech Corporation	PC1811-16-O 180X110X165MM ENC PO	2
120-412 Altech Corporation	PC3625-11-O 360X254X111MM ENC PO	214
101-003-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS88-6-TO 84X82X55MM ENCLOSUR	8
745-002 Altech Corporation	AKI2-T 300X300X132MM ENCLOSURPOL	1
111-016 Altech Corporation	PS1813-9-TO180X130X90MM ENCL POL	8
105-403 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.7"L X 3.7"W	512
105-910 Altech Corporation	PS1809-8-M 180X94X81MM ENCL POLY	22
100-913-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS3023-11-OS302X232X110MM ENC	62135
105-415 Altech Corporation	PS1813-6F-M180X130X63MM ENCL POL	20
91.820 Altech Corporation	KU4184B DIN ENCLOSURE WITHOUT TE	2
90.410 Altech Corporation	KO4713P ENCLOSURE 22 TERMS	0
490-906 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE-I060 EMPTY 110X110X67M	0
130-512 Altech Corporation	PC3625-16-TO360X254X111MM ENC PO	8
115-407 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	78

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