Panduit CUCGF03DPW1 Net-Contain Ceiling Grid Section, 900mm, White
Overview
The Panduit CUCGF03DPW1 is a 900mm (approximately 3 ft) ceiling grid section designed as a structural component of the Panduit Net-Contain™ universal aisle containment system. Its primary role is bridging the gap between the top of a contained hot or cold aisle and an existing drop ceiling, enabling the drop ceiling itself to serve as the upper containment barrier — which also preserves the building's fire suppression coverage by keeping sprinkler heads within the plenum above. If you're deploying aisle containment in a data center with a suspended ceiling, this is the component that closes the overhead plane without requiring a standalone ceiling panel or independent overhead structure.
Constructed from white PVC/vinyl, the CUCGF03DPW1 integrates into the Net-Contain™ thermal management solution at the top of the containment row. The white finish blends with standard ceiling grid aesthetics common to raised-floor and commercial data center environments.
Key Features
- Drop-Ceiling Integration for Fire Suppression Compliance: The ceiling grid section works in conjunction with an existing suspended ceiling to complete the top seal of the containment aisle. This approach maintains the building's fire suppression zone above the containment system — a critical consideration in facilities where fire suppression systems are designed around a specific ceiling plane. Replacing this with a solid independent cap can void compliance with the suppression system design; the CUCGF03DPW1 avoids that conflict.
- 900mm (3 ft) Length — Matches Standard Rack Footprint: At 963mm (37.91 in) wide and 900mm long, this section spans a standard rack bay. The 24.3-inch length dimension allows it to fit across the depth of most 600mm or 1000mm deep two-post and four-post rack rows. Size your order by counting rack bays — one section per bay position in the containment run.
- PVC/Vinyl Construction — Lightweight and Non-Conductive: PVC/vinyl is a practical material choice for overhead data center components. It won't corrode in humid raised-floor environments, it's electrically non-conductive (no grounding concern if it contacts cable trays), and it's light enough for a one-person ceiling-level installation without scaffolding for typical ceiling heights.
- RoHS-Compliant Materials: The CUCGF03DPW1 meets RoHS requirements, meaning it avoids restricted hazardous substances. For facilities operating under environmental compliance mandates or enterprise procurement policies requiring RoHS-conformant infrastructure components, this clears that gate without additional documentation work.
- Net-Contain™ Universal Aisle Containment System Compatibility: This section is explicitly part of the Net-Contain™ universal aisle containment thermal solution.
