Hammond PBPA19007BK 4U Flat Aluminum Rack Blanking Panel, Black

The PBPA19007BK is a 4U flat aluminum rack panel used to blank off unused rack space in 19 in EIA-compliant racks and cabinets. It suits IT and network teams, AV integrators, telecom technicians and facilities staff who need to close open rack openings so cooling air is directed through equipment instead of recirculating around it.

The panel is made from 8-gauge (0.125 in) 5052-H32 aluminum, which gives lightweight durability and corrosion resistance in rack environments while being easier to handle and install than steel panels. This version is finished in RAL9005 matte black for a smooth, clean rack appearance; the same 4U panel is also offered in dark gray, light gray, matte white and unfinished aluminum.

PBPA19007BK measures 7.00 in (178 mm) high (4U) by 19.00 in (483 mm) wide, with a drawing panel height of 6.97 in (177 mm) and 0.12 in (3 mm) corner radii. It mounts at 4 mounting points using four 0.250 x 0.375 in slots on 18.32 in (465 mm) centers, so it drops onto standard 19 in rack rails. Mounting hardware is not included. Shipping weight is 1.61 lbs (0.73 kg).

By preventing hot and cold air mixing, this panel supports thermal management strategies in data centers, server rooms, telecom and network installations, high-density racks, and both wall mount and floor-standing racks. The part is RoHS and REACH compliant, USMCA compliant, TAA-compliant and manufactured in North America (country of origin CA), with ECCN EAR99 — useful where government procurement requirements apply. It is part of Hammond's Legacy Portfolio, offered for over 50 years.