Our newest member of the Feed-Thru family of products is specifically designed to handle the challenges faced with field termination of shielded cables. The CAT6A/6/5e connector is made to work with cables – shielded or unshielded, that have larger insulated conductor diameters that typically will not fit into a standard in-line modular plug design. Utilizing a unique conductor and pin stagger pattern, the single-piece design helps to funnel the conductors through the connector and out of the Feed-Thru end. No load bars or multi-piece assemblies are required. The connector is then terminated with the FT-45 Crimp Tool. No adjustments or blade changes are required to the FT- 45 to use this connector. The connector is designed for thicker 0.04-in through 0.048-in insulated conductors, typically found in CAT6A, CAT6, and CAT5e shielded cables. Shield continuity can be made internally by folding the cable foil over the jacket and making contact with the inside of the connector walls or externally by wrapping the cable drain wire around the base of the jacket strain relief clip. The jacket strain relief clip is pre-positioned in the up-position so cable insertion is simplified. The pre-formed clip can be closed and crimped with a standard needle nose or plier-nose device like the IDEAL 33-719 or other IDEAL T-strippers wire strippers.
- Minimum individual conductor diameter of 0.040-in – maximum cable jacket diameter of 0.320-in
- As conductors feed-thru the connector face, all are visibly inserted far enough to be pierced by the pin below – eliminates short wires or opens
- Conductor order can then be verified before the connector is crimped this eliminates wasted connectors, saves time in assembly, and reduces the chances of finding an error during a wiremap test of the cable
- The cable can be pushed or pulled into the connector to ensure that the twisted pairs are within 1/4-in of the pin contacts and that the jacket is seated beyond the primary strain relief for a secure connection
- Verify conductor order before crimping – eliminates wasted connectors
- Flush cut of excess conductors minimizes inadvertent contact outside of the plug
- Designed for use with the IDEAL FT-45 Feed-Thru Crimp Tool (30-495)
- 8 Position, 8 contact shielded RJ-45 modular plug for, 100 Ohm balanced twisted pair
- 50 micro-inch gold plating on contact mating area for long term reliability in connectivity, even after hundreds of mating cycles
Anonymous –
Use this on direct burial shielded Cat6 A data drops, the staggered pass-through feed is perfect for shielded AWG. Perforated option to remove clamp would be nice.
Anonymous –
Used these connectors for terminating CAT 6A cable. They worked very well and there was no problems with throughput. Pass through connectors is the best way to go when terminating CAT 6A for conductor identification. Used a Klein ratcheting cable crimper stripper cutter for pass thru connectors to terminate these connectors. Went real smooth.
Anonymous –
What’s to say? They work very well. Ran new CAT 6 throughout my entire house and work shop. No problems.
Anonymous –
Love them.
Makes it extremely easy to fit cat 6 cables.
Anonymous –
Easy to use as wires will push thru the connector, just need a crumpet that crimps and cuts at the same time.