Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
115-906 Altech Corporation	PS1811-11 180X110X111MM ENCLO PO	2
115-404 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.33"L X 4.33"W	117
110-405 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	24
90.192 Altech Corporation	LIGHTPIPES 5MM GRID 4 ELEMENTS	36
127-912 Altech Corporation	PC3625-16-M 360X254X165MM ENC PO	10
91.720 Altech Corporation	KU4088CHC DIN ENCLOSURE 12 TERMS	0
7006E13 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 30MM 3PB M20 BLKPEBBLE	13
130-515 Altech Corporation	PC1813-8F-TO 180X130X84MM ENCL P	12
90.132 Altech Corporation	KS4402/PC DIN ENCLOSURE 18PLUGGA	0
90.591 Altech Corporation	KO4716A DIN ENCLOSURE 50 TERM RE	0
90.960 Altech Corporation	KO4326 DIN ENCLOSURE 64 TERMS	0
100-904-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS1208-9-OS 122X82X85MM ENCLO	3
747-904 Altech Corporation	AKI4-TH 600X300X210MM ENCLOSUPOL	2
127-412 Altech Corporation	PC3625-11-M 360X254X111MM ENC PO	5
107-015 Altech Corporation	PS1813-13F-TM180X130X137MMENC PO	14
91.503 Altech Corporation	KU4037BT DIN ENCLOSURE 8SPRING T	0
90.530 Altech Corporation	KO4720P ENCLOSURE 42 TERMS	0
111-511 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC TRANSP 10"L X 7.09"W	6
201-513-01 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE PCTRANS LIDQK TRN 302X	45
490-910 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE-I100 EMPTY 140X140X79M	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