JL Industries TM-2030CW 20 × 30 Fire-Rated Uninsulated Access Panel – 1½-Hour Ceiling, White Powder Coat

The JL Industries TM-2030CW is a general purpose, non-rated access panel for wall or ceiling installations. It features a 16-gauge steel frame with 1″ exposed flange and a 16-gauge steel door on a concealed continuous hinge for a clean, flush appearance. A flush screwdriver cam latch is standard, and the factory white powder coat finish is paintable to match surrounding surfaces.

Key Features

• General purpose, non-rated access panel for walls or ceilings
• 16-ga steel frame with 1″ exposed flange; 16-ga steel door
• Concealed continuous hinge for flush fit and smooth operation
• Flush screwdriver-operated cam latch (standard)
• Factory white powder coat finish; paintable in the field
• Size-specific data: outside frame approx. 22″ × 32″; clear opening approx. 20½″ × 30½″

Model: TM-2030CW (20″ × 30″ order size)

Frame: 16-ga cold-rolled steel with 1″ flange

Door: 16-ga cold-rolled steel

Hinge: Concealed continuous hinge (mounted on long side)

Latch: Flush screwdriver cam (standard); multiple latch options available

Finish: White powder coat (paintable)

Clear Opening (C): approx. 20½″ W × 30½″ H

Outside Frame (B): approx. 22″ W × 32″ H

Shipping Weight: approx. 19 lb

Ceiling Size Range (series): 6″ × 6″ min to 36″ × 36″ max

Includes: access panel assembly (frame and door) with standard cam latch

• Verify wall/ceiling framing and confirm the rough opening matches the manufacturer’s chart for TM-2030CW.
• Mark and cut the opening to achieve the specified clear opening and outside frame fit.
• Place the panel into the opening with the 1″ flange seated flush to the surface.
• Fasten through the frame into framing members using appropriate screws.
• Check hinge alignment; operate the door to confirm smooth swing and secure latching.
• Seal and finish surrounding edges as required; field-paint panel if a custom color is desired.

Q: Is the TM-2030CW fire-rated?
A: No. The TM series is a non-rated, general purpose access panel for walls and ceilings.

Q: What are the outside frame and clear opening dimensions for this size?
A: Outside frame is approximately 22″ × 32″; clear opening is approximately 20½″ × 30½″.

Q: What latch is provided?
A: A flush screwdriver-operated cam latch is standard.

Q: Can this be painted to match the surface?
A: Yes. It ships with a white powder coat finish that can be field-painted.

Q: Is there a maximum ceiling size for TM panels?
A: For the TM series, the maximum ceiling panel size is 36″ × 36″.