Panduit CCAL1H3238-X One-Hole Aluminum Cable Cleat

The Panduit CCAL1H3238-X delivers IEC 61914:2015-certified cable retention for single-conductor installations where short-circuit protection is mandatory. Tested to withstand 93.4kA peak fault current, this one-hole aluminum cleat mechanically secures cables with 32–38mm outer diameter directly to cable tray rungs, preventing the whip and displacement that can cascade faults across adjacent circuits. Commercial electrical contractors and datacenter infrastructure teams use this cleat to meet code requirements in power distribution, UPS battery strings, and generator feeder runs where fault currents exceed what standard cable ties can handle.

Key Features

IEC 61914:2015 certified for short-circuit cable retention up to 93.4kA peak fault current

One-hole aluminum design mounts directly to cable tray rungs with user-supplied M10 bolt

Accepts single cables from 32–38mm (1.26–1.5") outer diameter

Natural aluminum finish resists corrosion in indoor industrial and datacenter environments

Sold in 10-pack for battery string and feeder runs requiring multiple cleats per span

Cable cleats became a code requirement when inspectors recognized that standard cable ties melt or snap during short-circuit events, allowing cables to whip with enough force to strike personnel or damage adjacent equipment. The CCAL1H3238-X addresses this with an aluminum saddle and retention strap rated to contain cables during the electromagnetic repulsion forces generated by fault currents. The 93.4kA test certification means this cleat has passed dynamic short-circuit testing per IEC 61914, where live fault current is applied and cable movement is measured—eliminating guesswork on whether your installation will hold during an incident. Integrators working on 480V three-phase systems, 400A+ service entrances, or paralleled generator configurations rely on this certification to satisfy AHJ inspections and insurance underwriter requirements.

The one-hole mounting pattern simplifies installation on existing cable tray. Each cleat fastens through a single 10mm hole in the tray rung using a customer-supplied M10 bolt and nut—no drilling template or alignment jig needed. The 68mm width provides clearance for gloved hands during installation, and the 45mm height accommodates the cable diameter range without requiring shims. Installers should note that insulating spacers and washers are sold separately (consult Panduit accessory catalog) when mounting to steel or zinc-plated tray to prevent galvanic corrosion between the aluminum cleat and ferrous tray material. For datacenter hot-aisle applications or coastal industrial sites, consider specifying stainless hardware and isolation washers to extend service life in humid or salt-air environments.

Each CCAL1H3238-X cleat ships in a 10-pack carton, matching the typical spacing interval for tray-mounted cable runs. NEC and IEC standards generally require cleats at 18–24 inch centers on horizontal runs and closer intervals on vertical risers or where the installation crosses seismic joints. Battery strings for UPS systems—where parallel conductors carry high DC fault current—are a common use case: a 100-foot run needs 50–60 cleats depending on span layout, making the 10-pack format efficient for material ordering and reduces packaging waste on large projects. The competitive cross-reference list (Ellis, Beuk, Sicame, CCG) reflects global sourcing on multinational projects, but note that peak fault current ratings and certification bodies vary by manufacturer—verify that substitute products carry equivalent IEC 61914 test reports if value-engineering during bid.