[sdiy] Blank Frac Rack Panel Supplier?

[brianw]

Hi Paul,

I recommend Front Panel Express. They do not have Frac Rack templates, but you could easily create one based on the standard's measurements. Once you have a template file, creating new panels would be quick. Multiple thicknesses, multiple finishes, and the option to paint text, engrave text, or screen-print text.

My favorite combination is black anodized aluminum with engraved text that reveals the aluminum beneath (saving on the cost of the painting stage). I've also used designed with natural aluminum and black screen-printed text over that.

FPE is so easy to use, and affordable, that I've even designed blank panels to fill the spaces in my rack - just for the cosmetics. But I've also used them plenty of times for 19" rack mount projects and Eurorack projects.

Brian Willoughby


On Aug 15, 2026, at 11:12 AM, Paul McLean wrote:
> Folks,
> 
> I find myself expanding my DIY Frac Rack system with some new
> projects. My stash of PAiA-sourced blank panels is running dry.
> PAiA.com is currently more-or-less shut down (not clear that it's ever
> coming back :(.
> 
> Are there other sources of blank Frac Rack panels out there somewhere?
> My searching has only turned up pre-drilled panels for specific
> commercial projects.
> 
> Any ideas?
> 
> Thanks,
> Paul McLean
> Colorado, USA