SCHROFF Contact Strip Front Pan 42HP, 10 pieces, rack accessory

SCHROFF Contact Strip Front Pan 42HP, pack of 10, is a rack accessory designed for 19-inch equipment racks. Each contact strip occupies a 42HP front-panel width and provides a reliable metal contact point for front-panel grounding or electrical connection within rack assemblies. Supplied as a set of ten identical strips, the product is intended for use where repeated, consistent front-pan contacts are needed across multiple modules or units in a rack-mounted system.

Advantages

The contact strips are manufactured to fit standard 19-inch rack front-pan spacing and deliver uniform contact pressure and alignment across a 42HP width. Being supplied in a 10-piece pack reduces procurement time for larger installations and ensures replacement parts are available for maintenance. The design supports straightforward mechanical installation and integration into existing rack panels without the need for custom modification.

Suitable for

• System integrators assembling 19-inch rack systems
• Service technicians performing front-panel replacements or repairs
• Environments requiring consistent front-panel grounding points
• Production or test benches where multiple identical front contacts are installed

Key specifications

• Intended for 19-inch equipment racks with 42HP front-panel width
• Pack quantity: 10 identical contact strips
• Function: front-panel contact/grounding element for rack assemblies
• Form factor: narrow strip sized to span 42HP of front panel space
• Mounting: designed for direct installation into front pan or panel cutouts

How to use

Install each contact strip into the front pan or panel location corresponding to a 42HP module position, ensuring the strip is aligned with the panel cutout and securely seated. Verify that the mechanical fit provides stable contact pressure and that any required electrical continuity to chassis ground or signal reference is established according to the rack assembly design. Replace worn or damaged strips from the pack as part of routine maintenance, using a consistent torque and fastening sequence to preserve alignment across adjacent panels.

Usage recommendations

Store unused contact strips in their original packaging until installation to avoid contamination or deformation; when servicing live systems, follow standard safety procedures to disconnect power and verify grounding paths before making or removing contact connections.