Middle Atlantic CBL LDR END DRP 5 1PC 1 - CLH-ED5

Middle Atlantic CLH-ED5 Cable Ladder End Drop, 5 In., Single Piece

Overview

The Middle Atlantic CLH-ED5 is a single-piece cable ladder end drop designed to terminate open cable ladder runs cleanly at rack or enclosure entry points. At 5 inches wide and 6.1 inches tall with a 4.5-inch depth, this component guides cables from a horizontal ladder run downward into a rack or cabinet without sharp bends that can stress conductor insulation or degrade signal integrity over time. If you're running cable management systems through overhead ladder trays into equipment racks, the end drop is the transition piece that makes the installation look and function correctly — skip it and you're left with cables hanging over an open edge, which creates both a physical stress point and a code-compliance problem in many commercial installations.

The CLH-ED5 ships as a single piece (Package Count: 1), so quantity planning is straightforward: one unit per ladder termination point. It is sourced factory-new and carries TAA compliance, which matters for federal, state, and municipal projects where the Trade Agreements Act governs procurement. This part is part of the broader Middle Atlantic cable management line and is designed to integrate with compatible CLH-series cable ladder components.

Key Features

• 5-Inch Channel Width: The 5-inch interior width accommodates high-density cable bundles typical in AV and security rack builds — wide enough to pass structured cabling, coax, and low-voltage control wiring in a single drop without stacking separate conduit runs.
• 6.1-Inch Drop Height: At 6.1 inches tall (15.5 cm), the end drop provides enough vertical travel to clear most rack top-panel obstructions and guide cables into the rear cable management channel of a standard rack — measure your rack's top-of-frame to cable entry clearance before ordering if space is tight.
• 4.5-Inch Depth: The 4.5-inch depth (11.4 cm) keeps the transition compact, which is useful in overhead installations where ceiling clearance is limited or where ladder runs are routed close to the top of a rack row.
• TAA Compliant: Federal and government-sector integrators can specify the CLH-ED5 on TAA-required projects without substitution — the compliance is built in, not a field modification. This applies to GSA Schedule work, DoD facility upgrades, and state/local government installations with TAA procurement language.
• Single-Piece Construction: One piece, no assembly. This matters in high-volume rack builds where installer time per termination point adds up — drop it in, secure it, move on. No hardware kits to sort through or sub-components to misplace on a job site.
• 1.3-Pound Shipping Weight: At 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg), the CLH-ED5 is light enough that structural loading at the ladder attachment point is not a concern for typical suspended ceiling grid or threaded rod ladder hangers. It won't contribute meaningfully to your overhead load calculations.
• Compact Footprint (5" W × 6.1" H × 4.5" D): The overall envelope is small enough to work in congested overhead spaces — useful in retrofit projects where you're adding cable management to an existing installation without tearing out adjacent infrastructure.

Integration & Compatibility

The CLH-ED5 is a component in Middle Atlantic's CLH cable ladder ecosystem. It is intended for use with compatible CLH-series cable ladder sections and pairs naturally with open-frame and enclosed racks where top-entry cable routing is the preferred installation method. For full overhead-to-rack cable management runs, plan your ladder sections, horizontal connectors, and hangers alongside this end drop — the end drop is the final piece at the rack, not a standalone solution.

For integrators building out network and security infrastructure rack rooms, this component works alongside patch panels, cable managers, and vertical wire management to produce a clean, maintainable installation. If you're running fiber, note that the bend radius at the transition point should be managed with appropriate strain relief — the end drop provides the structural guide, but fiber-specific accessories may be needed for tight-radius runs.

TAA compliance makes the CLH-ED5 a usable line item on government rack infrastructure projects. Pair it with other TAA-compliant rack accessories to keep your full bill of materials compliant without project-by-project exceptions.

What's in the Box

• 1× Middle Atlantic CLH-ED5 Cable Ladder End Drop

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic CLH-ED5 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The CLH-ED5 is TAA compliant, making it suitable for federal, state, and local government projects with Trade Agreements Act procurement requirements.

Q: What are the dimensions of the CLH-ED5?

A: The CLH-ED5 measures 5 inches wide, 6.1 inches tall, and 4.5 inches deep (12.7 cm × 15.5 cm × 11.4 cm).

Q: How many pieces are included in one CLH-ED5 order?

A: One piece per unit (Package Count: 1). If your installation has multiple ladder termination points, order one CLH-ED5 per end drop location.

Q: What cable ladder width does the CLH-ED5 fit?

A: The CLH-ED5 has a 5-inch channel width, consistent with Middle Atlantic's CLH-series 5-inch cable ladder components. Verify compatibility with your specific ladder series before ordering.

Q: Is the CLH-ED5 compatible with standard open-frame racks?

A: The CLH-ED5 is designed to terminate cable ladder runs at rack entry points. It works with standard open-frame and enclosed racks where top-entry cable routing is used. Confirm your rack's top-of-frame clearance against the 6.1-inch drop height before installation.

Q: Can the CLH-ED5 (also searched as CLH ED5) be used in suspended ceiling cable ladder runs?

A: Yes. At 1.3 lbs, the CLH-ED5 adds minimal load to suspended cable ladder hanger systems, making it appropriate for overhead installations in dropped-ceiling environments typical of commercial security and AV rack rooms.

Jerry Tildsen

The CLH-ED5 is the kind of component that gets overlooked in a BOM until the installer is standing on a ladder at the rack row wondering why cables are draped over an open edge. That 6.1-inch drop height is the dimension to check first — I've seen installs where the rack's top-panel cable entry sits only 4 inches below the ladder run, and you end up fighting the geometry on-site. Measure before you specify.

Technical Highlights:

• 5-Inch Width: Matches the CLH-series 5-inch ladder width exactly — no adapters, no reducers, no field fabrication. The channel handles mixed cable bundles (Cat6, coax, low-voltage control) without forcing you to split runs into separate drop paths.
• TAA Compliance: Built into the part, not a sticker added after the fact. On government projects where your full rack BOM needs TAA coverage, the CLH-ED5 checks the box without a sourcing exception or product substitution conversation with the contracting officer.
• 1.3 lb Unit Weight: Light enough that even a 10-unit overhead run adds under 13 lbs to your hanger load — well within standard threaded-rod hanger ratings for commercial cable ladder installations.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify overhead clearance before committing to the CLH-ED5: the 4.5-inch depth means the component extends back 4.5 inches from the rack edge horizontally — in tight overhead spaces or where the ladder run terminates close to a wall, that depth can conflict with adjacent infrastructure.
• This is a single-piece item (no hardware included per the evidence). Budget fasteners and any required ladder-to-rack attachment hardware separately — the end drop itself does not include mounting screws or brackets.

The CLH-ED5 is the right call for commercial security and AV rack rooms where overhead cable ladder runs drop into open-frame equipment racks — particularly on government or institutional projects where TAA compliance is a non-negotiable procurement condition rather than a preference.