Panduit CCAL1H3846-X IEC 61914 Aluminum Cable Cleat
The Panduit CCAL1H3846-X is a single-hole aluminum cable cleat engineered to retain 38–46mm diameter single cables under short-circuit fault conditions up to 93.4 kA. Certified to IEC 61914:2015, this cleat prevents cable movement during electromagnetic forces generated by medium-intensity faults in datacenter, industrial power distribution, and commercial electrical systems where aluminum's conductivity and weight advantages outweigh stainless steel's corrosion resistance. Sold in 10-packs for mid-scale installations.
Key Features
- IEC 61914:2015 Certified: Third-party tested to international cable retention standards for installations requiring documented compliance
- 93.4 kA Maximum Fault Current Rating: Retains cables under electromagnetic forces from medium-intensity short circuits in 480V–600V AC systems
- Aluminum Alloy Construction: Lighter than steel for overhead installations; natural finish suitable for indoor, low-corrosion environments
- 38–46mm Cable Range: Secures single conductors, armored cables, or bundled assemblies within the specified diameter window
- Single-Hole Mounting: Installs directly in cable tray rung holes using customer-supplied M10 bolts; no welding or drilling required
- 10-Pack Quantity: Bulk packaging reduces per-cleat cost for mid-scale runs and eliminates multiple purchase orders
Cable cleats are specified wherever cable movement under fault conditions could damage adjacent circuits, breach minimum clearances, or violate Arc Flash Hazard Boundary zones defined in NFPA 70E. The CCAL1H3846-X's single-hole design simplifies retrofits in existing ladder tray systems—the cleat body captures the cable, the M10 bolt passes through both the cleat and the tray rung, and torque to manufacturer spec completes the assembly. Aluminum's lower density compared to Type 316 stainless reduces cumulative load on suspended tray systems; in a 100-meter overhead run using one cleat per meter, the aluminum option saves approximately 15 kg of dead load. The natural mill finish oxidizes to form a protective layer in clean indoor environments, but galvanic isolation hardware (Panduit spacers and washers, sold separately) is required when mounting to steel tray to prevent electrochemical corrosion at dissimilar-metal junctions.
The 76mm width and 51mm height footprint accommodates standard 150mm and 200mm ladder tray rung spacing without interference. For cables smaller than 38mm or larger than 46mm, consult Panduit's CCAL product family—each variant shares the same mounting pattern and IEC 61914 certification, enabling mixed installations without retooling. Competitor cross-references (DSC-02 through DSC-06, DST series, and legacy 1A-17N models) lack current-generation test reports; the CCAL1H3846-X ships with a Certificate of Compliance traceable to batch-specific fault-current testing per Clause 7.3 of IEC 61914:2015, which many jurisdictions and engineering firms now require during final inspection signoff.
IEC 61914:2015 compliance is mandatory for electrical installations in the EU, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific markets, and increasingly referenced in North American specs—particularly for mission-critical facilities pursuing Uptime Institute Tier III/IV certification or NERC CIP physical security standards. The CCAL1H3846-X satisfies these requirements out of the box, eliminating the risk of post-inspection cleat replacement that can delay energization by weeks. For corrosive or coastal environments, specify the stainless steel CCSL equivalent; for higher fault currents above 93.4 kA, step up to Panduit's heavy-duty CCHL series rated to 163 kA peak.
