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15 Products

Ethernet Cable

Unshielded

Send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches. Ethernet category standards describe the cable’s performance capabilities. Higher category numbers mean faster speeds, superior data transfer, and better signal strength. Category cables are backward compatible, so you can mix and match, but your speed will only be as fast as the lowest-rated cable.

Unshielded—Unshielded cable is the choice for day-to-day wiring, such as connecting your desktop computer to an ethernet port.

CMR Cable—CM and CMR cable prevent the spread of flames down the length of the cable. CMR is more flame resistant than CM cable.

										Inner Insulation					Per Ft.
	Ethernet Cable Category	Transmission Freq., MHz	AWG	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Max. Temp., ° F	OD	Cable Designation	Outer Jacket Material	Material	Color	Outer Jacket Color	Choose a Length, ft.		1-499	500-Up
Unshielded Solid Wire



		3	16	24	8	24/8	140	0.16"	CMR	PVC	PVC	Blue Blue/White Brown Brown/White Green Green/White Orange Orange/White	Gray	25 , 50 , 100 , 500 , 1,000	3447T2	00000	00000

Ethernet Cable Strippers

Strip twisted-pair Ethernet cable. These strippers have blades that automatically adjust to the cable size.

With Self-Adjusting Blades

	For Wire/Cable Type	Lg.		Each
ABS



	3, 5, 5e, 6, 6A	Ethernet	4 3/4"	5448N101	000000

Ethernet Cable Ratchet Crimpers

The ratchet applies the correct pressure to ensure a complete crimp every time.

Material		Each







For RJ11, RJ12, RJ25, RJ45 Connection

3, 5, 5e, 6, 6A	0.30"	8 1/2"	Steel	56675T11	000000

Ethernet and Coaxial Cable Strippers


	One Coaxial Cable Layer Stripped	Two Coaxial Cable Layers Stripped

Strip both Ethernet and coaxial cable using the four replaceable blade cartridges. The Ethernet cable cartridge strips the outer insulation of unshielded twisted-pair cable. Two coaxial cable cartridges are for two-layer stripping; one is for one-layer stripping.

			Cartridges for Two-Layer Stripping		Cartridge for One-Layer Stripping
	Ethernet Cable Category	For Wire/Cable Type	For Cable Designation	Max. Strip Lg.	For Cable Designation	Max. Strip Lg.	Lg.		Each
Acetal



		3, 5, 5e, 6, 6A	Coaxial, Ethernet	RG-6/U, RG-7/U, RG-11/U, RG-59/U	1/4"	RG-6/U, RG-59/U	2"	5 3/4"	7141K21	000000

Replacement Blade Cartridges


One Coaxial Cable Layer Stripped	Two Coaxial Cable Layers Stripped

Function	For Cable Designation	Ethernet Cable Category	For Coax. Cable Rating	No. of Coax. Cable Layers Stripped	Max. Strip Lg.		Each
Cable Cutter	—	3, 5, 5e, 6, 6A	—	—	—	7141K24	00000
Stripper	—	3, 5, 5e, 6, 6A	—	—	—	7141K26	0000
Stripper	RG-6/U, RG-59/U	—	General Purpose	1	2"	7141K25	0000
Stripper	RG-6/U, RG-59/U	—	General Purpose	2	1/4"	7141K22	0000
Stripper	RG-7/U, RG-11/U	—	General Purpose	2	1/4"	7141K23	0000
Stripper	RG-174/U	—	General Purpose	2	1/4"	7141K27	0000

Tight-Space Ethernet Cable Strippers

Designed to turn like a screwdriver, these tools strip short lengths of twisted-pair Ethernet cable in tight spaces. They include a replaceable blade cartridge.

	Ethernet Cable Category	Max. Strip Lg.	For Wire/Cable Type	Lg.		Each
Plastic



	Tight Space	3, 5, 5e, 6, 6A	1/4"	Ethernet	4"	5407N101	000000

Replacement Blade Cartridges

Function	Ethernet Cable Category		Each
Stripper	3, 5, 5e, 6, 6A	7141K26	00000

Unshielded Easy-Install Crimp-On RJ45 Connectors

Pull wires all the way through the connector face, and then use the crimper to cut and crimp wires in one step.

	Ethernet Cable Category	Gender	No. of Wires	For Wire Construction	Wire Connection Method	Housing Material	Features	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Unshielded



	RJ45	3, 5, 5e	Male	8	Solid, Stranded	Crimp On	Plastic	Pull-Through Face	Clear	50	56675T42	000000

Accessories and Replacements for RJ45 Connectors

Crimpers

Crimpers are required for wire installation.

Ratcheting—Ratcheting crimpers ensure the correct pressure is applied to every crimp.

	Ethernet Cable Category	For Max. Cable OD		Each
Ratcheting



	RJ11, RJ12, RJ45	3, 5, 5e, 6	0.28"	56675T13	000000

		Each
Replacement Blades for Ratcheting Crimpers (4 Blades Included)	56675T4	000000

Shielded Easy-Install Crimp-On RJ45 Connectors

With

Internal

Ground

Protect sensitive equipment from electromagnetic interference. Pull wires all the way through the connector face, and then use the crimper to cut and crimp wires in one step.

	Electrical Connection	Ethernet Cable Category	Gender	No. of Wires	For Wire Construction	Wire Connection Method	Housing Material	Features	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Shielded



	Internal	RJ45	3, 5, 5e, 6	Male	8	Solid, Stranded	Crimp On	Tin-Plated Copper	Pull-Through Face	10	56675T45	000000

Accessories and Replacements for RJ45 Connectors

Crimpers

Crimpers are required for wire installation.

Ratcheting—Ratcheting crimpers ensure the correct pressure is applied to every crimp.

	Ethernet Cable Category	For Max. Cable OD		Each
Ratcheting



	RJ11, RJ12, RJ45	3, 5, 5e, 6	0.28"	56675T13	000000