This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Keystone Faceplates, Frames category on DigiKey.com
Keystone Faceplates and Frames are hardware products with a number of panel mount openings and sizes that are used to hold connectors. The characteristics are style, type, number of ports, port direction, and for use with/related products. The types are faceplate, faceplate extender, faceplate frame, frame, modular faceplate, modular insert, modular mounting frame, modular frame (106 duplex), and mounting box.
SelectionCharacteristics
Style: Indicates the style and configuration of the device.
Type: Indicates the specific type of product, such as a faceplate or mounting box.
Number of Ports: Indicates the number of connections available on the device.
Port Direction: Indicates the direction of the port in relation to the body of the part.
Color: The dominant color of the device.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as a cover, adhesive, or IP Ratings.
IP Ratings
IP (Ingress Protection) ratings such as (IP20, IP65, IP67, etc.) define how likely water and dirt will get into the system. The first number represents dirt and solid contaminants while the second represents water and liquids.
| Solids | Liquids | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protected against solids larger than 50mm. | Protected against vertically falling drops of water. Limited Ingress permitted. |
| 2 | Protected against solids larger than 12.5mm. | Protected against vertically falling drops of water with the enclosure tilted up to 15 degrees from vertical. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 3 | Protected against solids larger than 2.5mm. | Protected against spraying water up to 60 degrees from vertical. Limited ingress permitted for 3 minutes. |
| 4 | Protected against solids larger than 1mm. | Protected against water splashed from any direction. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 5 | Protected against dust. Limited ingress of dust permitted. | Will not affect operation of equipment 2-8 hours. Protected against jets of water. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 6 | Dust tight. No ingress of dust 2-8 hours. | Protected against powerful jets of water. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 7 | ______________________ | Protected against the effects of immersion in 15cm-1m for 30 minutes. |
| 8 | ______________________ | Continuous immersion in water up to 3m for long periods of time. |
| 9 | ______________________ | Protected against high pressure jets of hot water. (30 seconds) |
| 9K | ______________________ | Protected against high pressure jets of hot water. (2 minutes) |
For Use With/Related Products: Defines other part types, numbers, or series with which this product is designed to be used.
Length: Indicates the length.
Width: Indicates the width.
Depth: Indicates the depth.
Material: Indicates the material composition of the device.
Material Flammability Rating: Ensures compliance with the relevant UL Flammability Rating.
UL94 Small Scale Flammability - Relative Comparison
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ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | NK4VSFWH |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 298-15006-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Panduit Corp |
| DESCRIPTION | 4 Port Faceplate White Single Gang |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 130B20D30002KE |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 1849-130B20D30002KE-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | METZ CONNECT USA Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | 3 Port Mounting Box White Surface Mount |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | NFP-3048 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 2229-NFP-3048-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Quest Technology International Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | 4 Port Faceplate White Single Gang |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | N082-001-WH |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 95-N082-001-WH-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Tripp Lite |
| DESCRIPTION | 1 Port Mounting Box White Surface Mount |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |