Product Description
Check your cable first. The Platinum Tools 106190 is made for round, solid-conductor cable, meaning each wire inside is one solid strand rather than a bundle of fine ones. It works with both shielded and unshielded cabling.
What this plug is
The RJ45 Plug, 8P8C, CAT6, 10 Pack, Modular, ETHERNET CONNECTORS, 100 Piece Pack is a shielded RJ45 connector for Cat6A and 10-Gigabit Ethernet. RJ45 is the familiar network plug, and 8P8C means eight positions, eight contacts. You crimp it onto the end of a cable so the cable can plug into a network socket or device.
How it goes together
- Two pieces: a connector body and a liner. The liner keeps the conductors organised while you assemble the plug.
- Three-prong contacts: these give secure conductor engagement for reliable termination.
- External grounding connection: the shield is the metal screening around a shielded cable's wires. This connection helps maintain shield continuity when the plug is used with appropriately installed shielded cable.
Before you start
You need compatible cable and the appropriate crimping tool, which is the hand tool that presses the plug onto the cable. The connector suits structured cabling and network infrastructure installations needing dependable data, audio and video connections. If you are cabling up your own network, decide on the cable type first, then match the plug to it.
Specifications
- Cable Category
- CAT6
- Pack Size
- 10
- Connector Type
- RJ45
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this plug with unshielded cable?
Yes. It is designed for round, solid-conductor cable and supports both shielded and unshielded cabling.
What standards is it designed for?
The Platinum Tools 106190 is designed for Cat6A and 10-Gigabit Ethernet cable termination.
How does it help with shielding?
It has an external grounding connection that helps maintain shield continuity when used with appropriately installed shielded cable.
What else do I need to fit it?
Compatible cable and the appropriate crimping tool.
