What the brand is and what it’s known for
DataComm Electronics is a U.S.-based manufacturer that focuses on practical, installer-friendly products for structured wiring and home-theater/AV applications. The company’s catalog emphasizes labor savings, modularity and packaging/logistics features tailored to residential and multi-dwelling-unit (MDU) construction.
Main product families and technologies
- Wall plates and keystone plates: Standard, midi and recessed plates that accept snap-in keystone inserts and multiple color options.
- Keystone inserts and jacks: Modular inserts for data, audio, video and telecom terminations.
- Phone termination (Color-Rite): Color-matched screw-terminal phone plates designed to reduce wiring errors and installation time.
- Pass-through and AV plates: Brush plates, flexible openings and recessed cable plates for HDMI, coax, RCA, fiber and other media.
- Connected media boxes and enclosures: Recessed enclosures and media panels with integrated mounting and cable management for behind-TV and unit-level installations.
Common applications
- Residential and home-theater installations
- Multifamily and MDU new construction and retrofit
- Low-voltage contractors and system integrators
- ISPs, property owners and facilities teams seeking standardized unit-level wiring solutions
How to identify DataComm models and what to check when procuring or replacing
- Part numbers and SKUs: DataComm uses numeric SKU families (examples include 20-16XX for Color-Rite and 45-00XX for recessed plates); spec sheets list exact SKUs and UPCs.
- Spec sheets and PDFs: Manufacturer datasheets show dimensions, mounting depth, listing statements and UPCs — use them as the primary procurement reference.
- Physical fit: Confirm plate opening type (keystone vs. decora), screw spacing and recessed depth before ordering replacements.
- Certifications and patents: Verify any ETL/UL listing or patent claims on the product datasheet rather than assuming across the whole product line.
How Safsale helps procurement teams
- Consolidated listings and images: High-resolution photos and multiple angles to visually confirm model and color.
- Downloadable PDFs: Spec and instruction sheets linked on listings for authoritative dimensions and compliance language.
- Reviews and Q&A: Field feedback that highlights fit issues, installer tips and real-world compatibility notes.
- Model-identification: Listings show manufacturer SKUs and seller item numbers to simplify PO creation and incoming inspection.
Sourcing and replacement best practices
- Photograph installed parts or record the printed SKU/UPC before ordering replacements.
- Download and compare the manufacturer spec sheet to verify mount depth and screw spacing.
- Confirm pack quantities and lead times for bulk orders; standardize on a single SKU/color for repeatable installations.
Summary
DataComm Electronics delivers a focused portfolio of low-voltage finishing products and enclosures optimized for installers and builders. Procurement teams lower risk by using manufacturer spec sheets, SKU/UPC verification and Safsale’s product imagery, PDFs and buyer feedback when selecting replacements or specifying parts.
