Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
Z22C-6 Panduit Corporation	24X 24 NEMA 4X PRE-CONFIGURED IN	3
Z22C-SS Panduit Corporation	24 X 24 PRE-CONFIGURED INDUSTRIA	0
ZDF242430 Panduit Corporation	BOX STEEL GRAY 23.62"L X 31.06"W	133
FWME2 Panduit Corporation	BOX STEEL BLACK 12"L X 2.32"W	6140
Z22U-611 Panduit Corporation	UNIVERSAL NETWORK ZONE SYSTEM; 2	0
CBXF12EI-AY Panduit Corporation	SURFACE MOUNT BOX, 12 PORT, MULT	5
Z22U-614 Panduit Corporation	UNIVERSAL NETWORK ZONE SYSTEM; 2	0
CBX1IG-A Panduit Corporation	SURFACE MOUNT BOX, 1 PORT, INTL	10151
KP-1000 Panduit Corporation	COMP STORAGE PLSTC 6.75"L X 11"W	0
Z22U-S16 Panduit Corporation	UNIVERSAL NETWORK ZONE SYSTEM; 2	0
PZNWE12 Panduit Corporation	BOX FBRGLSS GRY 13.47"L X 6.56"W	228
Z23C-6S Panduit Corporation	24 X 36 NEMA 4X PRE-CONFIGURED I	0
Z22U-S14 Panduit Corporation	UNIVERSAL NETWORK ZONE SYSTEM; 2	0
CBXF6WH-AY Panduit Corporation	SURFACE MOUNT BOX, 6 PORT, MULTI	20
Z23U-621 Panduit Corporation	UNIVERSAL NETWORK ZONE SYSTEM; 2	0
Z22U-615S Panduit Corporation	UNIV NETWORK ZONE SYST 24" X 24"	0
Z23U-626 Panduit Corporation	UNIVERSAL NETWORK ZONE SYSTEM; 2	0
Z23U-S24S Panduit Corporation	UNIVERSAL NETWORK ZONE SYSTEM; 2	0
Z22U-615 Panduit Corporation	NETWORK ZONE SYSTEM 24" X 24"	0
Z22U-S15S Panduit Corporation	UNIV NETWORK ZONE SYSTEM 24" X 2	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