Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
90.913 Altech Corporation	KO4303STS DIN ENCLOSURE 16PLUGGA	0
105-915 Altech Corporation	PS1813-8F-M180X130X84MM ENCL POL	14
106-515 Altech Corporation	PS1813-8F-TM180X130X84MM ENCL PO	16
741-402 Altech Corporation	AKI2-G 300X300X132MM ENCLOSURPOL	2
201-006-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC1608-6-TOS 162X82X55MM ENCLO	3
4004A10 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 1 HOLE YEL TOP/BLK BOT	140
804-107 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE BOX WHT WITH TERMS 93X	12
200-404-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC1208-6-OS 122X82X55MM ENCLOS	19
490-416 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE-I160 W/ 5P TERM 180X18	0
90.380 Altech Corporation	KO4713A ENCLOSURE 22 TERMS	0
137-503 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 3.7"L X 3.7"W	3
735-409 Altech Corporation	AK09 200X200X122MM ENCLOSUREPOLY	491
150-006 Altech Corporation	AL1308-6 ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE 125	37
201-005-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC1212-6-TOS 124X122X55MM ENCL	66
137-475 Altech Corporation	PC75-4-TM 65X50X35MM ENCLO POLYC	10
105-405 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	28
139-455 Altech Corporation	PC55-4-TV 50X52X35MM ENCLO POLYC	20
2012E13 Altech Corporation	ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE FOR 3PB BLACK	8
120-913 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	8
100-905-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS1212-9-O 124X122X85MM ENCLO	96

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