The Tool Fast Keystone Jack and Tool Fast Installer Tool are the latest additions to Draka’s Universal Cabling (UC) Connect system. Alongside the Tool Fast Keystone Jack Draka has also launched an angled, unshielded empty patch panel for Cat5e and Cat6 data cables under the brand.
The third party approved UC Connect Tool Fast Keystone Jack is compatible with fully shielded foiled twisted pair cables (S/FTP) with diameters from 26 AWG to 22 AWG.
The Tool Fast Keystone Jack will enable Cat5e and Cat6 cables to be terminated up to 40% quicker than a standard keystone connector when used in conjunction with the unique UC Connect Tool Fast Installer Tool. The tool will also ensure consistent quality of cable termination.
The Tool Fast Installer Tool includes a built-in length guide to help installers to strip the cable jacket back 55mm using the built-in jacket-stripper to reveal the twisted pairs. Once the wires have been slotted into the Jack and the housing fitted together, the whole assembly is then placed in the UC Connect installer tool. With one squeeze of the handle the tool cuts the wires and crimps them in a single action. The rear cover is then snapped into place and the housing secured using a cable tie.
To enable installers to benefit from the fast termination of Cat5e and Cat6 cables Draka is supporting the launch of the Tool Fast Shielded Keystone Jack and Tool Fast Installer Tool with an installer promotion.
Lee Stokes, product manager for UC Connect, said: “It takes less than 60 seconds to terminate shielded and unshielded Cat5e and Cat6 data cables in the Tool Fast Keystone Jack using Draka’s unique UC Connect installer tool, which will help speed the installation of Draka UC Connect data cables”.
The competitively priced, third-party approved installer tool is unique to Draka UC Connect. To see just how quick and easy it is to terminate a cable in the Tool Fast Keystone Jack using the new tool log on to the Draka UC Connect YouTube channel.
Draka has also launched a new 19” Angled Unshielded Empty Patch Panel for Cat5e and Cat6 cables. The panel’s angled design enables easy patch lead management. The foldable panel also incorporates a cable management fitting at the rear. The angled patch panel is also available as a pre-terminated cabling solution under Draka’s UCPrecon brand.
