Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
120-909 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	21
100-405-01 Altech Corporation	TGABS1212-6-O 124X122X55MM ENCLO	8
7005E13 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 22MM 3PB NPT BLKPEBBLE	0
747-902 Altech Corporation	AKI2-TH 300X300X210MM ENCLOSUPOL	0
490-935 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE-I350 EMPTY 250X250X115	2
334-904-01 Altech Corporation	JUNCTION BOX 56X40X23MM POLYPROP	0
115-912 Altech Corporation	PS3625-16 360X254X165MM ENCLO PO	8
90.472 Altech Corporation	KO4717P3 ENCLOSURE 30TERM REMOV	0
91.235 Altech Corporation	KU4090C16V DIN ENCLOSURE 16 TERM	9
105-904 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 4.33"L X 4.33"W	45
106-509 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 5.12"L X 3.7"W	12
91.810 Altech Corporation	KU4188B DIN ENCLOSURE WITHOUT TE	2
90.950 Altech Corporation	KO4305 DIN ENCLOSURE 48 TERMS TA	0
100-412-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS2516-9-OS 252X162X90MM ENCL	45
490-402 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 5P TERM 80X80X52MM	5
104-406 Altech Corporation	PS1811-16-M 180X110X165MM ENC PO	8
90.181 Altech Corporation	KS4406/PS DIN ENCLOSURE 96PLUGGA	0
127-415 Altech Corporation	PC1813-6F-M 180X130X63MM ENCL PO	16
100-906-91 Altech Corporation	TGABS1608-9-O 162X82X85MM ENCLOS	3
128-413 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 7.17"L X 7.09"W	2

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