84011 Stainless Steel 3-Gang Toggle Wallplate

A three-gang toggle switch wallplate in 430 stainless steel, standard size, device mount. Leviton lists it as a Magnetic Stainless Steel plate, which is the grade talking: 430 is a ferritic stainless, so a magnet sticks to it. It covers three standard toggle switches under one cover in commercial and industrial rooms where a plastic plate would eventually crack or discolour.

Why device mount changes the order

Leviton builds the same plate in box-mount and device-mount versions and they are not interchangeable on site. A device-mount plate screws into the tapped holes in the switch strap, so the plate follows whatever the device does - if the switch sits proud or crooked in the box, the plate goes with it. A box-mount plate screws to the box itself and ignores the device. On a three-gang, device mount is what keeps three separate switches lined up with three separate openings, because each opening is referenced to its own strap rather than to one box that may not be square. Check the mount on the plate you are replacing before you order a box of these.

Specifications

Best for: three-gang toggle switch banks in commercial corridors, plant rooms, schools and shops where a stainless plate outlasts plastic and the device strap is what the plate should reference.

Common questions

Is 430 stainless magnetic?
Yes. Leviton names this plate Magnetic Stainless Steel and lists the material as 430 Stainless Steel, which is a ferritic grade that a magnet will hold onto.

Will this plate fit three Decora switches?
No. Leviton lists the type as Toggle Switch, so the three openings are cut for standard toggle handles. Decora or rocker devices need a rectangular opening plate instead.

What is the difference between device mount and box mount?
Device mount screws into the switch strap so each opening tracks its own device, while box mount screws to the box. Leviton lists this plate as Device mount.

Is this plate suitable for a wet or outdoor location?
Leviton does not state any weatherproof or wet-location rating for it, so treat it as a dry indoor cover and use a rated in-use cover outdoors.