The 1596B113 is a single square potting box with a 1.57 in x 1.57 in (40 mm x 40 mm) footprint. The part page lists the size as 1.57 in x 1.57 in x 1.15 in (40 mm x 40 mm x 29 mm), while the series ordering table gives a depth of 1.18 in (30 mm) and the drawing shows 30.10 mm (1.185 in). It is built for engineers and technicians encapsulating a board or component of roughly that footprint.

Construction is one piece molded with no lid, designed for potting box applications. The box is molded from black general purpose ABS plastic with a UL94 HB flame rating and a smooth black finish, with a 1.00 mm (0.039 in) wall shown on the drawing. The series is temperature rated from -20 ºC to +94 ºC (-4 ºF to 201.2 ºF).

The 1596B113 part number is one box packed in a bag, with a listed shipping weight of 0.02 lbs (0.01 kg). If you need more, the 10-pack is 1596B113-10 and a bulk-packed version is 1596B113-BULK. The box is REACH and RoHS compliant.

ABS can be attacked by some chemicals. The manufacturer's statement lists acetone, ketones, ethers, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, thread locking compounds, cutting or tapping fluid, water detection paste, anti-seize paste, strong solvents and some greases and oils. Confirm your potting compound and cleaners are compatible before use.