Hammond PBFS19012BK 7U Formed Steel Rack Blank Panel, Matte Black

The PBFS19012BK is a 7U formed steel rack panel used to close off unused rack space in 19 in EIA-compliant rack rails. It is intended for data center, telecom and network technicians who need to block open rack openings so cooling air is directed through equipment instead of recirculating between hot and cold zones. The panel measures 12.25 in (311 mm) high by 19.00 in (483 mm) wide overall and is finished in RAL9005 matte black.

Construction is 16-gauge steel (0.057 in) in mild steel, with a formed (flanged) profile that adds rigidity while keeping the panel lighter than an equivalent flat steel plate. A smooth powder coat finish gives a clean, professional appearance in the rack, and the same finish system is stated to be GREENGUARD, TSCA and RoHS compliant. Shipping weight for PBFS19012BK is 4 lbs (1.81 kg).

The panel is secured through eight 0.250 x 0.375 in mounting slots, giving 8 mounting points across the 7U height for a secure, flat fit against the rack rails. Mounting hardware is not included, so specify rack screws or cage nuts to suit your rail type. Hammond lists hardware for rack mounting solutions and a 23 to 19 inch rack rail reducer/adapter conversion panel as related accessories for the PBFS Series.

PBFS19012BK is TAA-compliant and manufactured in North America (country of origin CA), which supports government and institutional procurement requirements, and it is listed as RoHS, REACH and USMCA compliant with ECCN EAR99. The same 7U size is also offered in ANSI61 dark gray (PBFS19012GY2), RAL7035 light gray (PBFS19012LG2) and RAL9003 matt white (PBFS19012WH) for colour matching to existing rack environments.