Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
CBX12WH-AY Panduit Corporation	SURFACE MOUNT BOX, 12 PORT, WHIT	10
Z22U-611S Panduit Corporation	UNIVERSAL NETWORK ZONE SYSTEM; 2	0
ZDF24-S25 Panduit Corporation	DISTRIB FRAME UNIV 12U FOR TWO	0
Z22C-6S Panduit Corporation	24 X 24 NEMA 4X PRE-CONFIGURED I	0
CBX1BL-A Panduit Corporation	SURFACE MOUNT BOX, 1 PORT, BLACK	205550
CMBBLWH Panduit Corporation	AV IN WALL BOX, LARGE	5
K-1000 Panduit Corporation	COMP STORAGE STEEL 9.33LX13.33"W	1
CBXF12BL-AY Panduit Corporation	SURFACE MOUNT BOX, 12 PORT, MULT	2
Z23U-S26 Panduit Corporation	UNIVERSAL NETWORK ZONE SYSTEM; 2	0
Z23C-6 Panduit Corporation	24 X 36 NEMA 4X PRE-CONFIGURED I	1
Z23U-S21 Panduit Corporation	BOX STEEL GRAY 24"L X 11.7"W	1
Z23U-621S Panduit Corporation	UNIVERSAL NETWORK ZONE SYSTEM; 2	0
PZAEWM3 Panduit Corporation	BOX STEEL WHITE 8.61"L X 27.92"W	1157
SR2 Panduit Corporation	COMP STORAGE STEEL 11.75"X15.25"	1
CBXF12IW-AY Panduit Corporation	SURFACE MOUNT BOX, 12 PORT, MULT	23121
Z23U-S26S Panduit Corporation	UNIVERSAL NETWORK ZONE SYSTEM; 2	0
CBXF6IW-AY Panduit Corporation	SURFACE MOUNT BOX, 6 PORT, MULTI	31
Z22U-S14S Panduit Corporation	UNIVERSAL NETWORK ZONE SYSTEM; 2	0
K-1001 Panduit Corporation	COMP STORAGE STEEL 9.75LX13.75"W	5
FWME8 Panduit Corporation	WALL MOUNT ENCLOSURE WITH 8 FAP	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