Panduit CLT38F-C3 0.38\" Slit Loom Tubing 100ft Orange

Panduit CLT38F-C3 Corrugated Loom Tubing 0.38" Slit Wall 100ft Orange

The Panduit CLT38F-C3 delivers 100 feet of orange polyethylene corrugated loom tubing engineered for protecting low-voltage cable bundles in security, AV, and datacenter installations. The longitudinal slit design allows retrofit installation over existing harnesses without disconnecting terminations—critical when adding protection to live camera runs, access control loops, or pre-punched patch cables. At 0.38" nominal diameter (0.421" inside diameter), it accommodates Cat5e/6, 18/2 power, and coax bundles typical in commercial security deployments where abrasion protection and visual organization are required but rigid conduit isn't justified by code or budget.

Key Features

• Slit-wall construction — slide over assembled cables without re-termination, saving hours on retrofit jobs
• 100-foot continuous length — covers long runs between IDF closets, camera locations, or rack-to-rack spans with minimal splicing
• 0.421" inside diameter — fits 2-4 Cat6 cables or equivalent mixed-bundle cross-sections in security and low-voltage applications
• UL 94 HB flammability rating — meets fire code for non-plenum indoor spaces (verify local AHJ requirements)
• Orange high-visibility color — simplifies pathway identification during troubleshooting and separates voice/data/security runs
• Polyethylene corrugated construction — resists abrasion, impact, and crushing in surface-mount or open-tray installations
• 122°F (50°C) max continuous temperature — suitable for standard HVAC environments, excludes plenum and high-heat zones
• RoHS compliant — lead-free material for datacenter and government installations with hazardous-substance restrictions

Install by spreading the slit with your fingers and pressing the cable bundle into the tubing's corrugated interior. The tubing grips loosely; secure every 12-18 inches with Panduit Pan-Ty cable ties (PLT or PLT series) threaded through the corrugation valleys to prevent sagging or pullout under bundle weight. The corrugated structure provides crush resistance up to approximately 50 lbs per linear foot—adequate for surface-mount runs subject to incidental contact but not for underfloor applications with rolling-load traffic. The 0.421" ID measurement is post-corrugation; actual usable space fluctuates slightly with flexing. Plan for a maximum bundle outer diameter of 0.35" to allow smooth insertion—typically 2-3 Cat6 cables or one Cat6 + one 18/2 + one RG6 coax. For larger bundles, step up to the CLT50F-C3 (0.50" nominal) or CLT75F-C3 (0.75" nominal) sizes.

Common in open-ceiling retrofit projects where EMT or rigid conduit isn't required by code—data closet to surface-mount camera runs in commercial buildings, underfloor cable trays in server rooms, or exposed cable drops in warehouse and industrial environments. The 100-foot length reduces the number of joints; butt sections together and overwrap with 3M Temflex vinyl tape or heatshrink if extending beyond one roll. Orange colorway is standard for non-critical pathways or where high visibility aids maintenance; specify black CLT38F-C for aesthetic installs in finished spaces or gray CLT38F-C13 for neutral datacenter environments. Not rated for plenum spaces—use Panduit's FiberRunner, plenum-rated cable tray, or innerduct for above-ceiling air-handling zones. The 122°F temperature ceiling excludes use near power transformers, rooftop camera installations in direct sun, or within 6 inches of high-wattage PoE+ injectors; for those environments, specify metal flex conduit or high-temp silicone sleeving rated to 200°C.

UL 94 HB flammability rating indicates the material will burn at a controlled rate but self-extinguish when the flame source is removed—acceptable for general building spaces under NEC Article 800.179 but verify with your local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) before installation in educational, healthcare, or public-assembly occupancies where stricter V-0, plenum (CMP), or riser (CMR) ratings may be mandated. RoHS compliance eliminates lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium, required for federal and DoD low-voltage installs per FAR 52.223-11. Inside diameter of 0.421" measured post-corrugation means the effective bend radius is approximately 1.5 inches—do not force 90-degree corners without stress-relief loops or you'll kink the bundle and risk degrading Cat6 performance below gigabit spec. Use Panduit's snap-on conduit elbows (CBEL series) or plan gentle radius sweeps at direction changes.