IDEAL Industries, Inc. 85-370 8P8C Single Piece Modular Plug, Feed-Thru Design RJ-45 Connector for CAT5e, Twisted Pair 100 MHz Cables, 25 Connectors

• DATA CONNECTOR: Single piece design allows conductors to feed-thru the end of the connector to verify conductor order. The FT-45 tool [sold separately] crimps and removes excess conductor length.
• EXCELLENT DESIGN: Along with a 3-point contact design, the 8P8C connector embraces a 50-micron gold plating contact area for durability & consistent connectivity. It can be used with both solid copper and stranded conductors from 23 to 24 AWG.
• FEED-THROUGH CONNECTOR: The twisted cable connector offers a flush cut of the excess conductor to the face of the modular plug. It helps in maintaining the conductor spacing for reliable performance in PoE & data applications
• COMPATIBILITY: This modular plug works seamlessly with IDEAL 30-495 FT-45 Modular Plug Crimp Tool to provide a flush cut of the conductor ends for reliable performance in PoE & data applications for 1 gigabit CAT5e installations.
• SPECIFICATIONS: The package includes [25] CAT5e feed-thru plug connectors that ensure a permanent connection when crimped. A feed-thru style crimper is required for proper termination.

The IDEAL Feed-Thru CAT5e 8P8C (eight position/eight contact) modular plug connector is the first feed-thru style connector and tool solution to offer a flush cut of the excess conductor to the face of the modular plug. A patented design enables conductors to be cut flush with the end face of the connector when used with the FT-45 tool (30-495). The flush cut eliminates inadvertent contact among adjacent conductors or with the mating jack. Conductor spacing is maintained for reliable performance in PoE and data applications. Feed-Thru connectors have several additional advantages and improvements to traditional closed end modular plugs in assembly and termination. 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 1/2" of the pin contacts and that the jacket is seated beyond the primary strain relief for a secure connection-better NEXT performance, minimal untwisted wires. Single piece connector, no special assembly or multiple pieces simplify the modular plug assembly process - no measuring or exact cutting required.