Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
115-408 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	105
91.203 Altech Corporation	KU4001BT DIN ENCLOSURE 8 TERM TA	12
101-007-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS1612-9-TO 162X122X90MM ENCL	7
91.010 Altech Corporation	KO4072SP ENCLOSURE 6 TERM STD LE	339
201-009-91 Altech Corporation	TGPC2015-9-TOS 202X152X90MM ENCL	35
112-011 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC TRANSP 10"L X 7.09"W	10
KB8PC5 Altech Corporation	M12 SNGLE ASSD DIST BOX 8 SLOT O	0
130-506 Altech Corporation	PC1811-11-TO180X110X111MM ENC PO	46
121-408 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	16
120-414 Altech Corporation	PC1811F-6-O180X110X63MM ENCL POL	0
90.930 Altech Corporation	KO4304 DIN ENCLOSURE 32 TERMS TA	0
44.002 Altech Corporation	PB ENCLOSURE SPECIAL	0
116-506 Altech Corporation	PS1811-11-T 180X110X111MM ENC PO	0
2PV9X Altech Corporation	CONTROL STATION ENCLOSURE 9 HOLE	28
105-908 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	8
130-013 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC TRANSP 7.17"LX7.09"W	6
90.352 Altech Corporation	KO4718P3 ENCLOSURE 20TERM REMOV	0
90.141 Altech Corporation	KS4403/PS DIN ENCLOSURE 24PLUGGA	4
4004E10 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 3 HOLE YEL TOP/BLK BOT	16
90.130 Altech Corporation	KS4402/F DIN ENCLOSURE 18 FIXED	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