Panduit CLT150F-X3 Slit Corrugated Polyethylene Loom Tubing
Overview
The Panduit CLT150F-X3 is a 1.58" (40.0mm) inside-diameter slit corrugated loom tubing, supplied in a 10' (3.0m) roll, in a high-visibility orange finish. Designed for industrial and low-voltage wiring applications where you need a flexible, abrasion-resistant sleeve that can be installed over existing cable runs without disconnecting terminations — the longitudinal slit means you can snap it onto bundles in place rather than threading cables end-to-end. For installations involving structured cabling or panel wiring where cable identification and segregation matter, this is a practical, low-cost protection layer that does the job without special tooling.
If you're sourcing wire management components alongside Panduit cable management products, the CLT150F-X3 (often searched as CLT150F X3) fits naturally into raceway, enclosure, and panel builds where organized, labeled cable routing is required.
Key Features
- 1.58" (40.0mm) Inside Diameter: Sized to accommodate a meaningful bundle of control wiring, sensor cables, or low-voltage runs — not a single cable sleeve. At 40mm ID, you can bundle a dozen or more 18–22 AWG conductors without forcing the corrugations flat, which would defeat the tubing's flexibility.
- 10' (3.0m) Per Roll: A single-roll pack covers a discrete run — enough for a typical panel section, machine cable drop, or junction-to-junction span without leftover waste. Order multiples for longer runs or multi-zone projects.
- Slit Construction: The longitudinal slit allows the tubing to be opened and snapped around an existing cable bundle. This is the critical differentiator versus unslit loom — you can retrofit protection onto terminated wiring without pulling connectors. In retrofit panel work or machine re-wiring, this saves significant time.
- Orange Color Coding: Orange is a standard identifier in industrial wiring for specific voltage levels, zones, or safety circuits depending on your facility's convention. Using color-coded loom throughout a build makes it faster to trace and identify circuits during troubleshooting — a real time-saver on dense panels.
- Polyethylene Construction: PE loom is chemically resistant, flexible across a range of temperatures, and resistant to abrasion against metal edges and cable trays. It won't crack under typical industrial flexing the way PVC alternatives can at lower temperatures.
- UL94-HB Flammability Rating: Rated for horizontal burn — this is the baseline UL flame classification. It means the material will not sustain a flame when the ignition source is removed in a horizontal test orientation. Suitable for most industrial and commercial wiring environments; if your application requires a stricter flame rating (V-0, V-1, V-2), evaluate whether your installation code demands it before specifying.
- Maximum Temperature: 122°F (50°C): Rated for standard indoor industrial environments. This covers most electrical enclosure and conduit-adjacent installations under normal operating conditions. Not rated for high-heat environments adjacent to motor drives, heating elements, or outdoor installations in hot climates where ambient temperatures can exceed 50°C.
Integration & Compatibility
The CLT150F-X3 is a passive mechanical component — it is compatible with any cable type that physically fits within its 1.58" (40.0mm) inside diameter. Common pairings include control wiring bundles, sensor and actuator cable runs, low-voltage security and access control cabling, and structured data cable groups where visual separation by zone is needed. It works alongside cable management hardware such as cable ties, cable tie mounts, and wiring duct as part of a complete panel or machine wiring system.
If you're building a wiring harness for a network switch enclosure or security system panel, orange loom in this size is also commonly used to segregate PoE or low-voltage data runs from higher-voltage power conductors, making the bundle visually distinct and easier to audit during inspections.
For projects requiring a full wire management solution, pair with Panduit cable ties, strain relief fittings, and wiring duct for a complete, organized cable management build.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the inside diameter of the CLT150F-X3?
A: The CLT150F-X3 has an inside diameter of 1.58 inches (40.0mm), suitable for bundling multiple conductors or cables in a single sleeve.
Q: Is the CLT150F-X3 slit or unslit?
A: It is slit — the tubing has a longitudinal cut along its length, allowing it to be opened and snapped around existing cable bundles without disconnecting terminations.
Q: What is the flammability rating of the CLT150F-X3?
A: The CLT150F-X3 carries a UL94-HB flammability rating, which is the horizontal burn baseline classification. It will not sustain a flame once the ignition source is removed under horizontal test conditions.
Q: What is the maximum operating temperature?
A: Maximum rated temperature is 122°F (50°C). This covers standard indoor industrial and commercial enclosure environments, but is not appropriate for applications where ambient temperatures regularly exceed 50°C.
Q: How much tubing is in one package?
A: Each CLT150F-X3 package contains one roll of 10 feet (3.0 meters) of corrugated loom tubing.
Q: What material is the CLT150F-X3 made from?
A: It is made from polyethylene, which provides flexibility, abrasion resistance, and basic chemical resistance suited to industrial wiring environments.
The CLT150F-X3 gets specified on builds where I need to drop protection onto a finished cable bundle without re-terminating anything — that 1.58" slit opening is what makes it practical for retrofit panel work rather than new-build-only. The 40.0mm ID gives you genuine bundle capacity, not just a single-cable sleeve.
Technical Highlights:
- 40.0mm Inside Diameter: Accommodates a substantial bundle of 18–22 AWG control conductors — don't confuse it with smaller 1" loom that barely fits a handful of cables.
- UL94-HB Rating: Baseline flame classification — meets the bar for most commercial and industrial panel wiring, but if your install code calls for V-0, this isn't it. Verify your spec before purchasing in quantity.
- 122°F (50°C) Max Temperature: Comfortably handles standard enclosure environments, but keep it away from VFD heat zones or outdoor runs in hot climates where that ceiling gets challenged.
Deployment Considerations:
- Orange loom reads immediately during a panel audit — using it consistently for a specific voltage tier or circuit type across a build pays off when you're troubleshooting at 2AM.
- At 10' per roll, plan your quantities before ordering: longer machine cable drops or full enclosure wiring jobs will need multiple rolls, and running short mid-project means a delay.
The CLT150F-X3 earns its place on industrial control panel builds and security system enclosures where retrofit cable protection, color-coded circuit identification, and clean bundle management are all requirements in the same job.
