Panduit CFPL4SY 4-Port Stainless Steel Faceplate
The Panduit CFPL4SY is a single-gang stainless steel faceplate engineered for high-traffic commercial, industrial, and institutional network installations where corrosion resistance and physical durability are non-negotiable. Part of Panduit's Pan-Net® structured cabling system, this vertical faceplate accepts four Mini-Com™ modules in a compact 2.76" × 4.51" form factor, delivering quad-port density in a standard single-gang footprint. The brushed metallic stainless steel construction resists fingerprints, surface oxidation, and impact damage in warehouses, manufacturing floors, healthcare facilities, and outdoor-rated enclosures where painted steel or plastic faceplates degrade quickly.
Key Features
- Accepts four Panduit Mini-Com™ modules (copper, fiber, A/V, or hybrid) in vertical orientation for flexible port configuration
- 304-grade stainless steel construction resists corrosion, impact, and UV exposure in harsh environments
- Single-gang form factor (2.76" W × 4.51" H / 70.1mm × 114.6mm) fits standard electrical boxes with minimum 1.9" mounting width
- Brushed metallic finish hides wear and maintains professional appearance in high-touch areas
- Pan-Net® system compatibility ensures mechanical and aesthetic consistency across Panduit copper infrastructure
- Factory-direct packaging: carton qty 10, individual package qty 1
The CFPL4SY addresses three common faceplate failure modes in commercial low-voltage installations: surface corrosion from cleaning chemicals and humidity, cracking from repeated plug insertion cycles, and discoloration from UV exposure near windows or outdoor enclosures. Stainless steel's inherent corrosion resistance eliminates the galvanic oxidation and paint delamination that plague zinc-plated or powder-coated steel faceplates in food service kitchens, pharmaceutical clean rooms, and coastal deployments. The 304-grade alloy withstands repeated impact from carts, equipment, and foot traffic without cracking—critical for faceplates mounted at baseboard height in warehouses or near loading docks.
The vertical four-port layout offers two deployment advantages over horizontal quad faceplates: taller modules (like certain fiber adapters or A/V connectors) clear adjacent ports without interference, and vertically stacked ports align naturally with patch-panel port numbering in rack-to-workspace documentation. Installers mounting the CFPL4SY in standard single-gang electrical boxes must verify a minimum 1.9" interior width to accommodate the faceplate's mounting ears—some shallow "old-work" boxes fall short of this dimension. The faceplate ships with mounting hardware and accepts any Panduit Mini-Com module (copper keystone jacks, LC/SC fiber adapters, HDMI/USB inserts, or blanks), allowing field customization per workspace requirements. Common configurations include 4×RJ45 for multi-device workstations, 2×fiber + 2×copper for AV-over-IP endpoints, or 3×active + 1×blank for future expansion.
Panduit's Mini-Com system uses a snap-in retention mechanism—no screws required—so port reconfigurations take seconds without tools. The CFPL4SY's stainless construction adds 40–60% material cost over thermoplastic alternatives, but eliminates the replacement labor and downtime associated with cracked or corroded faceplates in industrial environments. Typical applications include manufacturing-floor Ethernet drops, hospital nurse-station clusters, airport gate-area connectivity, and outdoor-rated enclosure terminations where NEMA 4X or IP65 environmental protection extends to the faceplate itself. The brushed metallic finish complements stainless appliances, aluminum mullions, and industrial-aesthetic interiors common in modern commercial spaces. Panduit backs the CFPL4SY with standard manufacturer warranty; verify box depth and module compatibility before ordering to ensure compatibility with your structured cabling deployment.
