Platinum Tools

Platinum Tools®  (www.platinumtools.com), the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation, hand termination and testing of wire and cable, is proud to announce the launch of the newezEX®38 RJ45 connectorduring CEDIA Expo 2019,held in Denver from Sept. 12-14 at theColorado Convention Center, booth # 4133.

“Available as both shielded and unshielded, the ezEX38 RJ45 connectoris designed for smaller insulation diameters typically found in Cat5e and smaller Cat6 cabling,” explained John Phillips, Platinum Tools, LLC product manager. “The ezEX®38 features the same unique integrated patented Hi-Lo stagger load bar, allowing the conductors to pass through the front end of the connector making it easy to verify the wiring sequence before terminating. This connector is typically used with Cat5e and smaller Cat6 cabling. The compatible crimping tool is our EXO Crimp Frame® and EXO-EX Die™ (100061C).”

Additional features and specifications include:

·        Recommended for Data and PoE Applications

·        10 Gig Rated

·        Simple one piece/pass through design, no bars or liners

·        Insulation Diameter (Conductor) Size range: .033in. – .038in. (0.84 –0.97mm)

·        Max Outer Diameter: .290in. (7.36mm)

·        50 micron gold plated contacts

·        5e/6/6A compliant

·        Solid or Stranded 24-22 AWG

·        TIA, TAA, RoHS, UL & FCC compliant

“Platinum Tools has been asked by installers to create an ezEX that will work on the smaller insulation diameters, and we answered the call,” Phillips concluded. “Now we can offer a full range of insulation diameters from 0.033 in. thru 0.048 in.”

For additional pricing and more information on Platinum Tools and its complete product line, please visit www.platinumtools.com, call (800) 749-5783, or email [email protected].