Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
110-912 Altech Corporation	PS3625-16-O 360X254X165MM ENC PO	11
112-016 Altech Corporation	PS1813-16-TO180X130X165MM ENC PO	5
735-403 Altech Corporation	AK03 100X150X96MM ENCLOSUREPOLYS	15
114-408 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	0
106-506 Altech Corporation	PS1811-11-TM180X110X111MM ENC PO	2
127-401 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 2.56"L X 2.56"W	0
90.290 Altech Corporation	KO4763A ENCLOSURE 16 TERMS	9
131-006 Altech Corporation	PC1811-16-TO180X110X165MM ENC PO	0
738-456 Altech Corporation	AKI56+1 900X300X142MM ENCLOSUPOL	2
7008C13 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE30MM 2PB M20 BLKPEBBLE	9
490-404 Altech Corporation	ENCLOSURE 5P TERM 93X93X55MM	15
201-003-01 Altech Corporation	TGPC88-6-TO 84X82X55MM ENCLOSURE	0
137-010 Altech Corporation	PC1809-6-TM 180X94X57MM ENCL POL	12
91.365 Altech Corporation	KU4012BV DIN ENCLOSURE 32 TERM V	0
91.813 Altech Corporation	KU4188HC DIN ENCLOSURE 16 HIGH C	0
111-002 Altech Corporation	PS97-6-TO 94X65X57MM ENCLOSURE P	5
90.933 Altech Corporation	KO4304STS DIN ENCLOSURE 32PLUGGA	0
90.953 Altech Corporation	KO4305STS DIN ENCLOSURE 48PLUGGA	0
130-015 Altech Corporation	PC1813-6F-TO 180X130X63MM ENCL P	14
112-008 Altech Corporation	BOX PLASTIC GRAY 10"L X 7.09"W	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