Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
104-408 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	2
90.080 Altech Corporation	K70100A ENCLOSURE W/O TERM COVER	17
91.400 Altech Corporation	KU4013B ENCLOSURE 64 TERMS	0
120-415 Altech Corporation	PC1813-6F-O180X130X63MM ENCL POL	18
91.710 Altech Corporation	KU4088BHC DIN ENCLOSURE 12 TERMS	0
200-908-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC2012-9-OS 202X122X90MM ENCLO	16
131-014 Altech Corporation	PC1811F-13-TO180X110X137MM POLYC	4
200-413-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC3023-9-OS 302X232X90MM ENCLO	5
109-416 Altech Corporation	PS1813-16-O180X130X165MM ENCL PO	1
90.710 Altech Corporation	KO4723SP ENCLOSURE 66 TERMS	5
137-504 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.33"L X 4.33"W	9
91.250 Altech Corporation	KU4090B16 DIN ENCLOSURE 16 TERM	0
90.770 Altech Corporation	KO4723DP ENCLOSURE 132 TERMS	0
200-412-01 Altech Corporation	TGPC2516-9-O 252X162X90MM ENCLOS	13
200-407-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC1612-9-OS 162X122X90MM ENCLO	13
736-442 Altech Corporation	AKI42 600X300X142MM ENCLOSUREPOL	1
91.320 Altech Corporation	KU4011B ENCLOSURE 32 TERMS	0
120-416 Altech Corporation	PC1813-9-O180X130X90MM ENCL POLY	28
90.963 Altech Corporation	KO4326STS DIN ENCLOSURE 64PLUGGA	0
137-507 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	4

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