The RM1918BKVP is a vented replacement top or bottom body panel for the RM series rack-mount aluminum instrument enclosure, sold individually. Its nominal panel size is 16.60 in (422 mm) wide by 18.00 in (457 mm) deep, the full 16.60 in width footprint listed in the RM ordering table for the RM1U1918VBK through RM5U1918VBK enclosures. It is intended for OEM builders, maintenance teams and integrators who need to replace a damaged panel, keep a spare for machining, or change an enclosure between solid and vented tops.
It carries 816 vent holes of Ø0.170 in in 17 rows by 48 columns on 0.313 in x 0.313 in spacing, over a 16.60 x 18.00 in panel for 18 in deep full-width enclosures.
The drawing specifies the panel material as .064" aluminum (5052-H32) with a black powder coat colour, and the part page lists aluminum material in black. Drawing dimensions show the panel at 413.80 mm [16.291 in] by 443.00 mm [17.441 in], 1.80 mm [0.071 in] thick, with mounting holes called out as 8 X Ø4.50 mm x 8.00 mm, countersunk Ø6.00 mm X 82.0°. Top and bottom panels in the RM design are interchangeable, so the same part serves either position.
The RM1918BKVP is RoHS and REACH compliant, has a shipping weight of 3 lbs (1.36 kg), and carries UPC 623980102337. The drawing notes that the panel can be factory modified (milling, drilling, printing) and that solid models are available in STEP or IGES, useful when planning cut-outs for connectors, fans or displays. Because RM enclosure panels are powder coated, they are not grounded to the frame; the grounding method is to be determined by the customer.
| Type | Panel |
| Series | RM Series Rack Mount Aluminum Instrument Enclosure |
| Sold As | Individually |
| Panel Style | Vented |
| Product Type | Replacement top/bottom body panel |
| Long Description | hardware - replacement panels for RM series |
| Manufacturer Description | RM 1918 TOP/BOT PLATE -VENTED |
| Solid / Vented Counterpart | RM1918BKSP |
| Panel Depth (Drawing) | 443.00 mm [17.441 in] |
| Panel Width (Drawing) | 413.80 mm [16.291 in] |
| Panel Thickness (Drawing) | 1.80 mm [0.071 in] |
| Size (L X W X H, As Listed) | 0.07 in x 16.6 in x 18 in (2 mm x 422 mm x 457 mm) |
| Nominal Size (Width X Depth) | 16.60 in (422 mm) x 18.00 in (457 mm) |
| UPC | 623980102337 |
| UNSPSC | 43201602 |
| Packaging Type | box |
| Shipping Weight | 3 lbs (1.36 kg) |
| Colour | Black Powder Coat |
| Material | .064" Aluminum (5052-H32) |
| CAD Models | Solid models available in STEP or IGES |
| Factory Modification | Can be factory modified (milling, drilling, printing etc.) |
| Vent Pattern (Drawing) | 816 X Ø0.170 in holes, 0.313" X 0.313" spacing, 17 rows X 48 columns |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| REACH Compliant | Yes |
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Its nominal panel size is 16.60 in (422 mm) wide by 18.00 in (457 mm) deep. The part page lists it as 0.07 in x 16.6 in x 18 in (2 mm x 422 mm x 457 mm), and the drawing shows 413.80 mm [16.291 in] by 443.00 mm [17.441 in].
Yes. RM enclosures use 2 interchangeable top and bottom panels, and this replacement panel is listed for either position.
Yes. The drawing shows 816 X Ø0.170 in holes, 0.313" X 0.313" spacing, 17 rows X 48 columns. The solid version is RM1918BKSP.
The drawing lists .064" aluminum (5052-H32) with a black powder coat.
No. Replacement top/bottom body panels are sold individually, so order two if both the top and the bottom need replacing.
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