Panduit CHF1MWH-X Mini-Com 1-Position Flat Modular Insert, White, 10-Pack
Overview
The Panduit CHF1MWH-X is a single-position flat modular insert designed for use within the Pan-Net® faceplate frame system — the clean, low-profile blank that holds your structured cabling layout together wherever a port position needs to be covered or reserved. At 1.64" wide and 0.89" tall, it fits precisely into standard Mini-Com keystone openings without gaps or flex, keeping your faceplate rows uniform whether you're finishing a conference room AV wall plate, a security operations desk, or a network closet patch field. Each package ships 10 inserts (CHF1MWH-X), with carton quantities of 50 available for larger deployments.
This is the kind of component that gets overlooked in a BOM until the faceplate arrives onsite with an open slot staring at you. Order the CHF1MWH-X alongside your Panduit structured cabling hardware and close that gap before commissioning day.
Key Features
- Single-Position (1-Port) Layout: Occupies exactly one keystone slot in a Mini-Com frame — useful when your port count doesn't fill every position and you need a finished, professional appearance rather than an open hole that collects dust and catches cables.
- Flat Insert Profile: The flat (non-angled) geometry sits flush with the faceplate surface, which matters in tight wall box installations where angled inserts would create interference with the cable routing behind the faceplate or with adjacent keystones.
- White (WHT) Color: Matches standard white Mini-Com faceplates and frames for a consistent finish. Color-consistent blanks are particularly important in visible end-user spaces — conference rooms, reception desks, hospitality AV — where a mismatched insert draws attention.
- ABS Construction: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene provides adequate rigidity for repeated handling during moves, adds, and changes (MACs) without cracking. ABS is standard for this component class — it won't warp in typical indoor temperature ranges.
- RoHS Compliant: Meets EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances requirements, which is a procurement gate for projects with environmental compliance mandates — federal, municipal, education, and healthcare builds commonly require RoHS documentation.
- Compact Footprint — 41.7mm × 22.6mm (1.64" × 0.89"): Verified fit for the Mini-Com frame opening. These dimensions are what your installer needs to confirm compatibility before pulling the inserts out of the bag on a live job.
- Pan-Net® Sub-Brand: Part of Panduit's structured copper cabling ecosystem — designed to integrate with network infrastructure components including Mini-Com faceplates, frames, jacks, and patch panels without adapter rings or shimming.
- 10-Pack Quantity (Package Qty: 10): Priced and packed for real project quantities. A single 10-pack covers a 10-port faceplate row, or serves as the blank-fill buffer across multiple smaller faceplates on a floor build-out. Carton quantity of 50 is available when blanking out larger patch fields.
Integration & Compatibility
The CHF1MWH-X is engineered for the Pan-Net® Mini-Com faceplate frame system. It is a flat, single-position blank insert — not a keystone jack, not a tool — and must be seated into a compatible Mini-Com frame or faceplate housing. Confirm your faceplate accepts Mini-Com modular inserts before ordering; Panduit produces multiple faceplate series, and insert footprint varies between them.
These inserts are a standard element of any structured cabling installation that uses modular faceplate assemblies. They're commonly deployed alongside Cat6A jacks, fiber adapters, HDMI keystone inserts, and blank fillers in the same frame — the flat profile ensures mechanical compatibility with adjacent populated keystone positions.
For PoE camera or access control deployments where wall-plate port positions are being assigned, blanking unused positions with the CHF1MWH-X prevents debris ingress into the wall cavity and maintains the clean install appearance expected in enterprise and commercial environments. Pair with a PoE switch and appropriate keystone jacks to complete the structured wiring side of your security system rough-in.
What's in the Box
- 10x Panduit CHF1MWH-X Mini-Com 1-Position Flat Modular Insert (White)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What faceplate system is the CHF1MWH-X compatible with?
A: The CHF1MWH-X is designed for Panduit's Pan-Net® Mini-Com faceplate frame system. It occupies a single keystone position and is a flat, blank insert — confirm your faceplate accepts Mini-Com format inserts before ordering.
Q: How many inserts are included in one package of CHF1MWH-X?
A: Each package contains 10 inserts. The carton quantity is 50 units for larger project orders.
Q: Is the CHF1MWH-X RoHS compliant?
A: Yes. The CHF1MWH-X meets RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) requirements, making it suitable for projects with environmental compliance mandates such as federal, municipal, education, or healthcare builds.
Q: What material is the CHF1MWH-X made from?
A: ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) — a rigid thermoplastic standard for modular insert components. It handles repeated installations and removals during moves, adds, and changes without cracking under normal indoor conditions.
Q: What are the exact dimensions of the CHF1MWH-X insert?
A: The insert measures 1.64 inches (41.7mm) wide by 0.89 inches (22.6mm) tall. Use these dimensions to verify fit with your specific Mini-Com frame opening before deployment.
Q: Can the CHF1MWH-X be used in outdoor or industrial enclosures?
A: No rated environmental protection (IP/NEMA) is specified for this insert. It is designed for standard indoor faceplate applications. Do not use in outdoor, wet, or high-humidity enclosures without a rated housing that provides the environmental protection — the insert itself offers none.
The CHF1MWH-X is the kind of component you forget to spec until you're standing at a finished wall plate with an open slot — so let me give you the three things that actually matter on a job site. First, the flat profile (not angled): in shallow single-gang boxes with a full complement of Cat6A jacks, an angled blank can bind against the back of the box or the adjacent jack body during seating. The flat geometry of the CHF1MWH-X eliminates that variable. Second, dimensions are 41.7mm × 22.6mm — confirm your frame opening against these before you're pulling inserts from a bag at 100 positions. Third, the 10-pack quantity aligns well with single-row faceplate fill-outs, but if you're blanking a full patch field, order by carton (50-unit).
Technical Highlights:
- Flat Insert Profile (vs. Angled): Eliminates interference with adjacent keystones and back-box depth in shallow single-gang installations — a real concern when Cat6A jacks already consume most of the box depth.
- ABS Construction: Rigid enough for MAC cycles without cracking; dimensionally stable across standard indoor temperature ranges — no warping that would leave an insert loose in its frame seat.
- RoHS Compliance: Satisfies the environmental procurement gate present in most federal, education, and healthcare project specs — no substitution or variance request needed for compliant builds.
Deployment Considerations:
- The CHF1MWH-X is white (WHT) — verify your faceplate color before ordering. Panduit produces the same insert family in other colors; a color mismatch on a visible end-user faceplate will be called out on punch-list.
- This insert provides zero environmental protection on its own — no IP rating, no NEMA rating. If you're installing in a surface-mount box near a janitor's sink or in a light-industrial space, the enclosure itself must provide the protection; the blank insert does not.
Best fit: enterprise office or commercial AV/security rough-ins using Pan-Net® Mini-Com faceplates where unused port positions need a clean, RoHS-compliant, color-matched blank — particularly on projects with environmental compliance documentation requirements.
