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Panduit CF5IW-E Pan-Way Surface Raceway Coupler Fitting

The Panduit CF5IW-E couples LD5 raceway sections in straight runs where wall-mount constraints, retrofit timelines, or code requirements rule out in-wall routing. Installers specify this fitting when extending low-voltage cable paths across doorways, around corners, or through open-plan office transitions without cutting drywall. The 2-inch snap-on body joins raceway segments end-to-end, maintaining continuity for network data lines, fiber trunks, and sub-50V power distribution in commercial, datacenter, and healthcare environments.

Key Features

  • Snap-on installation eliminates fasteners and adhesive—press-fit engagement with LD5 and LDPH5 raceway profiles for field-reversible assembly
  • ABS construction with UL94V-0 flame rating meets plenum-equivalent fire-propagation limits required in ceiling and above-tile deployments
  • TIA/EIA standards compliance certifies compatibility with Category-rated structured cabling systems up to 10GBASE-T and OM4 fiber
  • Off-white finish blends with ceiling grids, trim, and millwork in hospitality, retail, and enterprise tenant spaces
  • 2" length bridges expansion joints and raceway-section tolerances without gaps that expose cabling to physical damage or NEC violations
  • 20-piece pack quantity supports multi-room rollouts, floor-wide retrofits, and MDF/IDF distribution-frame extensions

The CF5IW-E solves the raceway-joint problem that sidelines fast-track fit-outs: visible cable gaps at section boundaries. Contractors use this coupler to lock adjacent raceway segments into a continuous enclosure, preserving the mechanical protection and visual uniformity required by building inspectors and IT standards. The snap-on retention mechanism grips both mating raceway ends simultaneously, distributing pull forces across the coupler body rather than stressing individual raceway anchors. In practice, this means cable-pull tension during adds/moves/changes won't separate raceway sections or dislodge wall-mount fasteners—a failure mode that triggers costly re-pulls and AHJ red-tags on occupied floors.

Deploy CF5IW-E couplers in horizontal raceway runs feeding workstation clusters, conference-room AV racks, and wireless-AP home runs. The fitting's 1.08" width and 0.58" height maintain the LD5 raceway's low-profile cross-section, preserving clearances in cramped ceiling plenums and under-desk wire troughs. UL94V-0 ABS plastic provides the self-extinguishing behavior required above suspended ceilings without the cost penalty of metallic raceway; FT4 listing certifies flame-spread limits for Canadian installations governed by CAN/ULC standards. When fiber-optic trunks share the raceway with copper data cables, the coupler's smooth interior eliminates sharp edges that could fracture glass cores during installation pulls or subsequent MAC work.

The 20-unit package count aligns with LD5 raceway's standard 6-foot section length, providing enough couplers to assemble 120 linear feet of continuous pathway—the typical straight-run distance between telecom closets on a 15,000-square-foot floor plate. Installers stock CF5IW-E in van inventory for service calls, tenant-improvement projects, and emergency cable-restoration jobs where raceway damage requires section replacement. TIA/EIA compliance ensures that every coupler meets the dimensional tolerances, material specifications, and performance benchmarks that keep structured-cabling warranties intact across Category 5e through Category 6A deployments.

Specifications
Product Type: Surface Raceway Coupler Fitting
Manufacturer: Panduit
MPN: CF5IW-E
Sub-Brand: Pan-Way
Material: ABS Plastic
Color: Off White
Overall Length: 2 in (50.8 mm)
Overall Width: 1.08 in (27.3 mm)
Overall Height: 0.58 in (14.7 mm)
Compatible Raceway: LD5, LDPH5
Voltage Rating: Up to 50V
Standards Met: UL94V-0, FT4, TIA/EIA
Flame Rating: UL94V-0
Installation Method: Snap-On
Application: Low-Voltage Data, Fiber Optic, and Electrical Wiring Management
Package Quantity: 20
Carton Quantity: 100
UPC: 074983262397
Type: Coupler Fitting
Type: Surface Raceway Coupler Fitting
Sub Brand: Pan-Way®
Height In: 0.58
Height Mm: 14.7
Width In: 1.08
Width Mm: 27.3
Carton Qty: 100
Package Qty: 20
Standards: UL94V-0, FT4, Meets TIA/EIA Standards
Upc: 07498326239
Cable Category: wire-routing-management-protection
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