Middle Atlantic PHBL – Aluminum Blank Rack Panels, 1–4 Space

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic PHBL Series is a line of aluminum blank rack panels used to fill unused rack spaces in 19-inch equipment racks. Each panel is finished in a durable flat black powder coat and is available in sizes from 1 space up to 4 spaces, with single panels or contractor packs to match project volume. Blank panels close open rack spaces to maintain a finished appearance and support proper airflow management in AV and IT enclosures. The lightweight aluminum construction also makes these panels easy to machine for custom connector plates and pass-throughs.

Product Description

Open rack spaces are more than a cosmetic issue: they disrupt the front-to-back airflow path that keeps amplifiers, switchers, and servers within operating temperature. The PHBL Series gives integrators a fast, low-cost way to blank off unused spaces during rack integration, whether the build is a single conference room credenza or a full equipment room deployment. Panels are formed from lightweight aluminum, which keeps shipping weight down and allows clean drilling or milling when a project calls for custom grommets, jacks, or control cutouts. The flat black powder coat finish matches Middle Atlantic racks and most rackmount equipment, presenting a uniform face across the rack elevation. Sizes from 1U through 4U let designers fill any gap combination without stacking multiple small panels. For shops and contractors who blank panels on every job, contractor packs offer a cost-effective, space-efficient way to stock the most frequently used sizes; each panel in a contractor pack is individually poly-bagged to prevent scratches in storage and transit. The blank panel family is offered in both flanged and flat styles, so installers can standardize on the profile that suits their workflow. Stock up alongside racks, shelves, and thermal accessories from the Middle Atlantic collection at Creation Networks.

Key Features

• Lightweight Aluminum Construction — Easy to handle on site and ideal for machining custom cutouts and connector plates.
• Flat Black Powder Coat — Durable finish matches standard rack hardware for a uniform front-of-rack appearance.
• 1U Through 4U Sizes — Covers any combination of open rack spaces with a single panel per gap.
• Flanged or Flat Styles — The blank panel family offers both profiles so installers can standardize across projects.
• Contractor Packs Available — 12-packs (1U, 2U) and 6-packs (3U, 4U) provide cost-effective stock for high-volume integration work.
• Individually Poly-Bagged — Panels in contractor packs are bagged separately to protect the finish until installation.
• Airflow Management — Closing unused spaces preserves the designed airflow path through the equipment rack.

Technical Specifications

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