Hammond PBPA19003UNF 2U Unfinished Aluminum Rack Blanking Panel

The PBPA19003UNF is a 2U flat aluminum rack panel used to close off unused rack space in 19 in EIA-compliant racks and cabinets. It is intended for IT and AV integrators, telecom technicians, data center operators and OEM engineers who need a lightweight blanking panel that helps separate hot and cold air paths and keeps the front of a rack looking finished and organized.

Construction is 8-gauge (0.125 in) 5052-H32 aluminum, which provides lightweight durability and corrosion resistance in rack environments and makes the panel easier to handle and install than comparable steel panels. This version ships unfinished, leaving the bare aluminum available for custom painting, silk screening or other secondary finishing; the same panel is also offered in matte black (RAL9005), dark gray (ANSI61), light gray (RAL7035) and matte white (RAL9003).

The panel occupies 2 rack units, with a panel height of 3.50 in (89 mm) and an overall width of 19.00 in (483 mm) for standard 19 in rack rails. It uses four 0.250 x 0.375 in mounting slots for four mounting points, and corners are radiused. Shipping weight is 0.78 lbs (0.35 kg). Mounting hardware is not included, so specify rack screws or cage nut hardware to match your rails.

PBPA19003UNF is made in Canada, is TAA-compliant and USMCA compliant, and is listed as RoHS and REACH compliant with an ECCN of EAR99 — useful where government procurement or environmental documentation is required. Installed in unused openings, it supports thermal management strategies by limiting air recirculation in data centers, server rooms, telecom closets and high-density rack environments.