Middle Atlantic Brass CPT Comb PLT 3/4 PL - 896CK-3/4

Middle Atlantic 896CK-3/4 Brass CPT Comb Plate 3/4 PL

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 896CK-3/4 is a brass comb plate designed for cable pathway and panel termination applications in Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure systems. Comb plates serve a specific mechanical purpose: they guide and separate conductors or cable bundles at the entry point of a panel or patch field, preventing tangling, maintaining bend radius, and protecting insulation from sharp edges. The 3/4 PL (panel) designation indicates this plate is sized for the 3/4-inch panel form factor within compatible rack enclosure accessories. Brass construction resists corrosion in conditioned equipment room environments and provides a low-resistance contact surface where electrical continuity matters.

Compatibility

The 896CK-3/4 is sized for Middle Atlantic 3/4 PL panel applications within the CPT (cable pathway termination) product family. Verify the specific rack chassis or enclosure model supports the CPT comb plate series before ordering — Middle Atlantic rack systems span multiple frame widths and panel depths, and comb plate sizing is not universal across the line. Consult the network rack and cabinet product family for compatible enclosure options, and cross-reference your panel's PL designation against Middle Atlantic's CPT series specifications to confirm fit. This component is not interchangeable with aluminum or steel comb plates where brass-specific conductivity or weight characteristics are required by the installation design.

Installation Notes

Install into the designated CPT slot on the panel face before routing conductors. Brass comb plates are softer than steel variants — avoid over-torquing retention hardware, which can deform the comb teeth and compromise cable separation. Ensure conductor bend radius compliance after routing through comb teeth; the plate guides cables but does not enforce minimum bend radius on its own. Pair with appropriate cable management hardware downstream to maintain dress from the panel to the rack vertical manager.