Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
105-404 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.33"L X 4.33"W	252
91.040 Altech Corporation	KO4077SP ENCLOSURE 8 TERM STD LE	46
116-009 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	0
105-414 Altech Corporation	PS1811F-6-M180X110X63MM ENCL POL	0
127-416 Altech Corporation	PC1813-9-M 180X130X90MM ENCL POL	12
810-910 Altech Corporation	ABOX100 EMPTY GRAY 140X140X79MM	0
91.440 Altech Corporation	KU4084B ENCLOSURE 24 TERMS	0
90.973 Altech Corporation	KO4306STS DIN ENCLOSURE 64PLUGGA	0
200-913-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC3023-11-OS302X232X110MM ENCL	29
105-913 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	52
137-005 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC TRANSP 5.12"LX5.12"W	52
100-406-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS1608-6-OS 162X82X55MM ENCLO	7
101-004-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS1208-6-TO 122X82X55MM ENCLO	0
90.040 Altech Corporation	K7055 ENCLOSURE W/O TERM COVERS	74
111-001 Altech Corporation	BOX PLSTC TRANSP 2.56"L X 2.56"W	1915
101-005-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS1212-6-TOS 124X122X55MM ENC	45
130-011 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC TRANSP 10"L X 7.09"W	10
KB4PC5 Altech Corporation	M12 DOUBLE ASSD DIST BOX 4 SLOT	0
138-014 Altech Corporation	PC1811F-13-TM180X110X137MM POLYC	4
90.682 Altech Corporation	KO4721P3 ENCLOSURE 66TERM REMOV	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