Middle Atlantic 16SP Large Perf FR Door - LVFD-16

Middle Atlantic LVFD-16 16RU Large Perforated Vented Front Door

The Middle Atlantic LVFD-16 is a 16-rack-unit perforated front door engineered for DWR-series enclosures where thermal management is a primary concern. At 64% open vent area across a 20.04" × 28.87" face, it provides far better passive airflow than solid-panel alternatives — a practical necessity in densely populated AV, security, and IT racks where heat buildup shortens equipment life and trips thermal shutdowns. If you're running NVRs, managed switches, or video encoders in a rack that was previously equipped with a solid door, the LVFD-16 is the straightforward path to getting convection working in your favor.

Key Features

• 64% Vent Open Area: More than half the door face is open to airflow. In a 16RU rack loaded with active electronics, that open area supports meaningful passive convection and reduces dependency on forced-air cooling. Contrast this with a solid door — which can increase internal temperatures by 10–15°C in typical enclosures — and the airflow benefit becomes a real hardware-longevity argument, not a marketing point.
• 16 RU Coverage: Sized to cover 16 rack units, the LVFD-16 (often searched as LVFD 16) aligns with mid-depth rack enclosures commonly used in security control rooms, wiring closets, and AV equipment bays. At 28.87" tall, it covers the full opening of a 16RU DWR enclosure without overhang or gap.
• Textured Black Powder Coat Finish: The powder coat finish provides durability against minor impacts and surface corrosion in typical indoor environments. The textured surface also minimizes visible fingerprints and surface scratches — a practical consideration in client-visible equipment rooms and network operations centers.
• DWR Series Compatibility: The LVFD-16 is designed as a direct-fit replacement or upgrade door for the Middle Atlantic DWR base series. If you're building out or retrofitting a DWR enclosure system, this door is engineered to the exact dimensional envelope of that platform — no shimming, no drilling, no adaptation required.
• Compact Door Profile at 1.39" Depth: The door adds just 1.39" (3.5 cm) to the rack's front profile when open. In installations with limited front-access clearance — wall-mounted racks, closets, recessed bays — that shallow swing depth keeps the door from conflicting with cable management or adjacent walls.
• 12.2 lb Shipping Weight: At 12.2 lbs, this is a two-person lift for overhead rack installations but handles single-person for floor-standing or low-mounted enclosures. Factor the weight into any wall-mount load calculations when replacing a lighter solid door on a wall-hung DWR unit.

Integration and Compatibility

The LVFD-16 is purpose-built for the Middle Atlantic DWR (Dual-Wide Rack) enclosure series. Verify your enclosure's base series before ordering — the LVFD line is DWR-specific and will not fit SWR (Single-Wide Rack) or EWR (Equipment Rack) series cabinets without modification. The