Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1-002-A-12 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE CAST ALUMINUM GRAY 1 E	0
116-005 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	134
110-914 Altech Corporation	PS1811F-8-O180X110X84MM ENCL POL	0
138-013 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	9
90.900 Altech Corporation	KO4323 DIN ENCLOSURE 16 TERMS	0
200-906-01 Altech Corporation	TGPC1608-9-O 162X82X85MM ENCLOSU	7
743-904 Altech Corporation	AKI4-GH 600X300X210MM ENCLOSUPOL	1
4004I10 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 6 HOLE YEL TOP/BLK BOT	0
91.832 Altech Corporation	KU4189P DIN ENCLOSURE 48PLUGGABL	2
200-913-01 Altech Corporation	TGPC3023-11-O302X232X110MM ENCLO	3
91.220 Altech Corporation	KU4002C ENCLOSURE 16 TERMS	3
4003E11 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 3 HOLE WHT TOP/BLK BOT	151
111-515 Altech Corporation	PS1813-8F-TO180X130X84MM ENCL PO	8
90.970 Altech Corporation	KO4306 DIN ENCLOSURE 64 TERMS TA	0
105-916 Altech Corporation	PS1813-11-M180X130X111MM ENCL PO	8
91.812 Altech Corporation	KU4188P DIN ENCLOSURE 20PLUGGABL	2
110-907 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	32
91.443 Altech Corporation	KU4084BT ENCLOSURE 24 TERMS TALL	0
90.411 Altech Corporation	KO4713P2 ENCLOSURE 22TERM REMOV	0
90.965 Altech Corporation	KO4326STK DIN ENCLOSURE 64PLUGGA	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