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Cat8 connectors and keystones aid Ethernet installations

February 17, 2026 By Puja Mitra Leave a Comment

The Field Termination Cat8 Connectors and Keystones from Platinum Tools® are toolless shielded RJ45 connectors and keystone jacks designed for Cat8 and oversized Ethernet cables. Supporting cable outer diameters from 5 mm to 9.9 mm and conductor diameters from 0.8 mm to 1.47 mm, the connectors are compatible with Cat8, Cat7, Cat6A, Cat6 and Cat5e […]

Filed Under: Ethernet, I/O Tagged With: connectors, keystone, platinumtools

LAN connector handles Cat6A PoE Type 4

May 24, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Platinum Tools announced the launch of the new Cat6A PoE Type 4 Connector (p/n 106260). Additional specifications and features include: Cat6A certified for Patch and Permanent Link; Unshielded twisted pair; IDC Terminal style contacts for a wide range of conductor sizes; Cable tie is included for securing the cable jacket; UL 94V0-rated housing; Phosphor bronze […]

Filed Under: connector components, Products Tagged With: platinumtools

RJ-45 receptacle keeps out water, dust, corrosion, and vibration

April 20, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Platinum Tools is proud to announce the launch of the new Weatherproof Keystone Jack (p/n 745-1). Now shipping, the IP64-rated jack has an MSRP of $15.95. Additional features and specifications include: Designed for both shielded and non-shielded cable; Terminate with any 110 blade and punch-down tool; Rated for Cat6 terminations; For use with RJ45 (8P8C) […]

Filed Under: connector components, New Product Announcement, Products Tagged With: platinumtools

Cat6A PoE type 4 connector handles 90 W

March 28, 2023 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

Platinum Tools announced the launch of the new Cat6A PoE Type 4 Connector (p/n 106260) during ISC West 2023, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from March 29-31 at the Venetian Expo and Convention Center, booth #3036. Whether it is for PoE lighting installations or for powering equipment on a production floor, this connector has it […]

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