Panduit CCAL2H97109-X Two-Hole Aluminum Cable Cleat, 97-109mm, PK10
Overview
The Panduit CCAL2H97109-X is a two-hole aluminum cable cleat engineered for medium to high short-circuit fault environments where cable retention under fault conditions is a non-negotiable requirement. Certified to IEC 61914:2015 and tested to 131kA peak fault current, this cleat holds single cables with an outer diameter of 97–109mm firmly in position even during severe electrical events — the kind of insurance that matters in switchgear rooms, substations, and industrial cable tray runs. Packs of 10 make it practical for multi-run installations without excessive per-unit cost.
Key Features
- IEC 61914:2015 Certification: This is the global standard for cable cleats. Compliance means the CCAL2H97109-X has been independently verified for short-circuit withstand — not just designed to a spec on paper. Specifiers on projects requiring documented cable retention can cite this certification directly.
- 131kA Peak Fault Current Rating: High-fault-current installations — utility feeders, main distribution switchboards, large industrial drives — generate enormous electromagnetic forces on conductors during a fault. Tested to 131kA peak, this cleat is sized for the worst-case scenarios you're likely to encounter in commercial and industrial power infrastructure.
- Two-Hole Clamping Design: The dual-bolt pattern distributes clamping load evenly across the cable jacket and locks to the cable tray rung at two points. Single-hole cleats can rotate under load; this design resists that movement and provides a more stable installation on standard cable tray rungs.
- 97–109mm Cable OD Range: Sized for large-diameter single cables — think 3/0 AWG through 500 kcmil power cable, depending on insulation type and jacket thickness. Confirm your cable's actual outer diameter before ordering; the fit window is 12mm, which is workable but not forgiving if you're at the edge of a cable family's OD tolerance.
- Aluminum Construction, Natural Finish: Aluminum provides a solid strength-to-weight ratio and resists corrosion in dry to moderately humid indoor environments. The natural (uncoated) finish is appropriate for less corrosive settings. For marine, chemical, or high-humidity environments, evaluate stainless steel alternatives.
- Direct Cable Tray Rung Mount: Installs via the integral fixing holes directly to cable tray rungs using user-supplied M10 bolts — no proprietary hardware required beyond what's on site. Keep insulating spacers and washers on hand (sold separately) if the tray is dissimilar metal; galvanic corrosion between aluminum cleats and steel trays is a real field issue without them.
- Pack of 10: At 3.89 in wide and 2.01 in tall per unit, these stack efficiently for transport. A pack of 10 covers a typical 10-rung cable tray bay with one cleat per rung — size your order to your run length and spacing standard (IEC 61914 spacing guidance applies).
Integration & Compatibility
The CCAL2H97109-X (often searched as CCAL2H97109 X) mounts to standard cable tray rungs via user-supplied M10 bolts. No proprietary tray system is required. Insulating spacers and washers for galvanic isolation are sold separately by Panduit. Cross-reference competitor part numbers 2A-132N, 370BA18, 370BA17, 2A-141N, 2BC096109A, DSD-100, DSD-115, and 370BA19 when evaluating direct substitutions on existing projects.
What's in the Box
- 10x Panduit CCAL2H97109-X Two-Hole Aluminum Cable Cleats
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What cable outer diameter does the CCAL2H97109-X accommodate?
A: The CCAL2H97109-X is designed for single cables with an outer diameter of 97–109mm (approximately 3.82–4.29 inches). Verify your cable's actual OD before ordering.
Q: What fault current level has the CCAL2H97109-X been tested to?
A: It has been tested to 131kA peak fault current per IEC 61914:2015, making it suitable for medium to high short-circuit fault applications.
Q: What hardware is needed to install the CCAL2H97109-X on a cable tray?
A: Installation requires user-supplied M10 bolts. The cleat mounts directly to cable tray rungs via its integral fixing holes. Insulating spacers and washers for galvanic corrosion protection are sold separately.
Q: Is the CCAL2H97109-X suitable for outdoor or corrosive environments?
A: The aluminum construction is rated for less corrosive environments. For marine, chemical processing, or high-humidity outdoor installations, a stainless steel cable cleat variant should be evaluated instead.
Q: How many cleats are included per package?
A: Each package contains 10 cleats (Package Quantity: 10).
Q: Does the CCAL2H97109-X meet IEC 61914:2015?
A: Yes. The CCAL2H97109-X is certified to IEC 61914:2015, the international standard governing cable cleats for electrical installations.
The spec that drives my recommendation of the CCAL2H97109-X is the 131kA peak fault current test rating under IEC 61914:2015. On large commercial or industrial power feeders — the ones where a bolted fault will generate enough electromagnetic force to throw unsecured cable off a tray — that number is what separates a compliant installation from a liability. This cleat is built for that threat.
Technical Highlights:
- 131kA Peak Fault Rating: Tested — not estimated — to 131kA peak under IEC 61914:2015. For any project where the engineer of record needs a certified fault-withstand value on the cable retention system, this is the document trail that closes the specification.
- 97–109mm OD Range: A 12mm fit window covering large single-conductor power cable. Confirm OD from your cable manufacturer's datasheet — insulation type and jacket thickness vary enough that two cables with the same conductor size can differ by several mm in finished OD.
- Aluminum Two-Hole Design: Dual fixing holes on the tray rung prevent rotation under asymmetric fault loads, which is the failure mode that single-hole cleats are vulnerable to. The natural aluminum finish keeps weight down without sacrificing the structural integrity needed at this cable size.
Deployment Considerations:
- M10 bolts are not included — source them to the correct length for your tray rung thickness before installation day. Panduit's insulating spacers and washers are sold separately and should be treated as required, not optional, wherever aluminum cleats contact steel trays.
- The 'less corrosive environments' designation is a real boundary. If your cable route passes through a cooling tower plenum, a chemical plant secondary containment area, or any regularly wetted outdoor tray, this aluminum cleat is the wrong material. Evaluate stainless steel variants in the same Panduit family for those runs.
Deploy the CCAL2H97109-X on main distribution feeder runs in commercial switchgear rooms, industrial motor control center cable trays, or utility interconnect vaults where IEC 61914 compliance is called out in the project specification and fault currents exceed what lighter-duty cleats are rated for.
