Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
101-012-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS2516-9-TOS 252X162X90MM ENC	5
130-514 Altech Corporation	PC1811F-8-TO180X110X84MM ENCL PO	0
115-401 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 2.56"L X 2.56"W	60
90.050 Altech Corporation	K7075P ENCLOSURE RAIL ANDPNL MNT	66
120-906 Altech Corporation	PC1811-11-O 180X110X111MM ENC PO	0
101-508-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS2012-9-TOS 202X122X90MM ENC	0
100-903-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS88-9-OS 84X84X85MM ENCLOSUR	1
130-005 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	22
200-908-01 Altech Corporation	TGPC2012-9-O 202X122X90MM ENCLOS	18
120-901 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 2.56"L X 2.56"W	55
200-912-01 Altech Corporation	TGPC2516-12-O252X162X120MM ENCLO	11
130-507 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	2
100-908-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS2012-9-OS 202X122X90MM ENCL	15
743-902 Altech Corporation	AKI2-GH 300X300X210MM ENCLOSUPOL	1
120-911 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	4
107-007 Altech Corporation	BOX PLSTC TRANSP 7.17"L X 7.09"W	2
744-001 Altech Corporation	AKL1-T 150X300X132MM ENCLOSUPOLY	11
101-013-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS3023-9-TOS 302X232X90MM ENC	10
131-011 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	3
91.830 Altech Corporation	KU4189B DIN ENCLOSURE WITHOUT TE	2

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