Middle Atlantic 4-3/4in. in. W23SPTIE PST6PK - LACE-23-OWP

Middle Atlantic LACE-23-OWP 23 RU Vertical Lacing Strip 6-Pack

Overview

The Middle Atlantic LACE-23-OWP is a 23 RU vertical lacing strip designed for structured cable routing inside open-frame and enclosed equipment racks. Sold in a 6-pack, it gives integrators enough material to dress both sides of a full rack run — front and rear — in a single order. At 4.75 inches wide and only 0.13 inches deep, the LACE-23-OWP (often searched as LACE 23 OWP) adds organized cable management without consuming usable rack depth or interfering with mounted equipment.

If you're building out a Middle Atlantic rack system or specifying cable management for a security or AV infrastructure project, these lacing strips are a straightforward way to keep horizontal cable runs neat and serviceable across the full 23 RU height of a standard equipment bay.

Key Features

• 23 RU Height (40.25 in / 102.2 cm): Spans the full usable height of a standard 23 RU rack bay in a single strip — no splicing, no gaps, no misaligned cable tie points mid-run. One strip per rail, done.
• 4.75 in Width (12.1 cm): Wide enough to accommodate bundled cable groups side by side without forcing tight bends, while staying within the standard side-rail footprint of most open-frame rack enclosures.
• 0.13 in Depth (0.3 cm): Practically flush profile means these strips won't eat into your usable rack depth — a real concern when you're already managing 1U switches, patch panels, and cable managers on a 2-post open frame.
• 6-Pack Quantity: Ships as a set of six, giving you enough strips to fully dress both vertical rails on three rack bays, or front and rear on one bay with two spares — plan your material takeoff accordingly before ordering multiples.
• 19.6 lbs Shipping Weight: The full 6-pack ships at 19.6 lbs (8.9 kg) — factor this into freight planning for large rack build-outs where you may be ordering several packs at once.

Integration & Compatibility

Vertical lacing strips of this profile are designed to mount to standard rack rail vertical channels, most commonly used with Middle Atlantic's open-frame and swing-gate rack systems. The 23 RU height aligns with standard two-post and four-post open-frame racks sized for commercial security, AV, and structured cabling environments. Before ordering, confirm your rack's internal vertical rail spacing and lacing strip mounting method — screw-mount, snap-in, and tie-wrap-only designs vary by rack family. Pair with a patch panel and horizontal cable managers at the top and bottom of the bay for a complete structured-cable system.

What's in the Box

• 6x Middle Atlantic LACE-23-OWP Vertical Lacing Strips

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many lacing strips come in the LACE-23-OWP package?

A: The LACE-23-OWP ships as a 6-pack — six individual 23 RU vertical lacing strips per order.

Q: What is the height of each lacing strip?

A: Each strip is 40.25 inches (102.2 cm) tall, sized to span a full 23 RU rack bay height without splicing.

Q: How wide is the LACE-23-OWP?

A: Each strip measures 4.75 inches (12.1 cm) wide, fitting standard rack rail channels used in Middle Atlantic open-frame systems.

Q: Will the LACE-23-OWP add significant depth to my rack build?

A: No — at 0.13 inches (0.3 cm) deep, the profile is essentially flush and will not meaningfully reduce your usable rack depth.

Q: How many racks will a single 6-pack of LACE-23-OWP cover?

A: Six strips is enough to dress both vertical rails on three separate 23 RU bays (two strips per bay), or front and rear on a single bay with two strips remaining.

Marty Allison

The LACE-23-OWP is one of those parts that integrators either spec from day one or scramble to source mid-install when cable chaos sets in. At 40.25 inches tall and only 0.13 inches deep, the strip covers the full 23 RU run without eating usable rack space — and the 6-pack format means you're not short-ordering on a multi-bay job.

Technical Highlights:

• Full-bay 23 RU span (40.25 in): Covers a complete standard bay in one piece — no mid-run joints that create snagging points or break the cable routing line.
• 0.13 in depth profile: Flush enough that it won't conflict with rear-mounted equipment or push cable bundles into adjacent gear — a real consideration on dense 2-post open frames where depth is always at a premium.
• 6-pack yield: Three bays, both rails, one order — or one bay front-and-rear with two spares for the next job. Efficient material planning on multi-rack deployments.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your rack's vertical rail channel style and lacing strip attachment method before ordering — not all Middle Atlantic open-frame families use identical mounting interfaces, and a mismatch means a second trip to the supplier.
• The 19.6 lb shipping weight for the 6-pack is heavier than it looks on paper — if you're ordering three or more packs for a large rack room build, add freight weight to your logistics estimate upfront.

Best fit for commercial security and AV integrators doing structured cable builds on Middle Atlantic open-frame racks in control rooms, IDF closets, and head-end equipment rooms where long-term serviceability matters more than install speed.