This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Box Components category on DigiKey.com
Box components add functionality to enclosures and boxes such as drawers, mounting features, side panels, PC boards, bases, shelves, terminals, windows, plates, power entry, filters, DIN rail, etc. Box components are selected by manufacturer, product series, feature added, dimension, color, composition material, and the related products for which they are used.
SelectionCharacteristics
Type: The type of box component being offered.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as battery compartments, hole cutouts for cable glands or connectors, or gaskets for sealing against the elements.
For Use With/Related Products: Defines other part types, numbers, or series with which this product is designed to be used.
Size / Dimension: The physical dimensions of the device, most often given in Length by Width by Height in Inches (Millimeters).
Color: The dominant color of the component.
Material: The dominant material of the component.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 2896047 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | 277-2877-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Phoenix Contact |
| DESCRIPTION | Plastic, Polycarbonate Housing 3.531" L x 1.402" W x 2.449" H (89.70mm x 35.60mm x 62.20mm) Gray |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | BPA-1524 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | 377-1041-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Bud Industries |
| DESCRIPTION | Metal, Aluminum Plate 13.812" L x 9.812" W x 0.156" H (350.82mm x 249.22mm x 3.96mm) Natural |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 5810130043 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | 116-1114-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Cinch Connectivity Solutions |
| DESCRIPTION | Polymer, Glass Filled Enclosure 6.030" L x 5.300" W x 2.060" H (153.16mm x 134.62mm x 52.32mm) Black |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 1185060000 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | 281-3337-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Weidmüller |
| DESCRIPTION | Plastic, Polyamide Panel, End 4.260" L x 1.074" W x 0.937" H (108.20mm x 27.20mm x 23.80mm) Orange |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
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