Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
106-005 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 5.12"W	10
120-915 Altech Corporation	PC1813-8F-O180X130X84MM ENCL POL	10
112-014 Altech Corporation	PS1811F-13-TO180X110X137MM POLYS	0
100-409-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS2015-9-O 202X152X90MM ENCLO	0
7007E13 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE30MM 3PB NPT BLKPEBBLE	5
125-408 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	33
2007E13 Altech Corporation	PDC ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE FOR 3PB B	19
131-008 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	4
326-950 Altech Corporation	ECON JUNC BOX 164X119X77MM POLYP	87
100-404-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS1208-6-OS 122X82X55MM ENCLO	25
150-002 Altech Corporation	AL66-3 ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE 64 X 5	45
90.121 Altech Corporation	KS4401/PS DIN ENCLOSURE 12PLUGGA	4
90.620 Altech Corporation	KO4716P ENCLOSURE	0
91.290 Altech Corporation	KU4090B24 DIN ENCLOSURE 24 TERM	0
803-907 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE GRAY EMPTY 80X80X52MM	168
110-916 Altech Corporation	PS1813-11-O180X130X111MM ENCL PO	10
4004C10 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 2 HOLE YEL TOP/BLK BOT	21
105-413 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	24
105-402 Altech Corporation	PS97-6-M 94X65X57MM ENCLOSURE PO	2060
127-404 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.33"L X 4.33"W	12

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