Panduit A2C38-A-C8 Adhesive Wire Clip 0.38in Bundle Light Gray 100-Pack

The Panduit A2C38-A-C8 is a self-adhesive "A2C" wire clip engineered to secure cords, cables, and tubing up to 0.38 inches (9.7mm) in bundle diameter — without drilling, anchors, or tools. Two rubber adhesive pads back each clip for a stronger hold than single-pad designs, making this the right pick for finished surfaces where fastener penetration is not an option. The pack of 100 clips suits a full rack room cable dress-out, equipment room tray work, or production-line wire management in a single order.

Key Features

• 0.38-Inch (9.7mm) Bundle Capacity: Sized for light signal cable runs — Cat5e/Cat6 singles, low-voltage control wires, and small-diameter sensor tubing pass through without forcing the clip open. If you're routing heavier multi-cable bundles, size up to a larger A2C variant rather than stacking clips.
• Dual Rubber Adhesive Pads: Two pads per clip distribute pull force across a wider surface area compared to a single central pad. On smooth painted drywall, metal panels, or clean plastic enclosure surfaces, this noticeably reduces the risk of clips peeling under cable weight or vibration.
• Tool-Free Adhesive Mount — No Drill Required: Peel, press, and route. On finished surfaces — ceiling tiles, raised-floor panels, painted concrete block — adhesive mount eliminates the need for anchors or screw guns. Cure time matters: give the adhesive 24 hours before loading cables for full-strength hold.
• Compact Footprint (0.63in W × 0.49in H × 1.56in L): The A2C38-A-C8 sits low against the mounting surface. At 0.49 inches tall and 0.63 inches wide, it won't obstruct adjacent clips placed in-line at close intervals, letting you dress runs tightly along wall edges or equipment rails.
• Light Gray Color: Blends with standard light gray electrical panels, conduit, and white/gray wall finishes common in commercial IT rooms and security equipment closets. Reduces visual clutter in customer-visible or audited installations.
• UL Recognized (ZODZ2.E136577 / ZODZ8.E136577): UL recognition under both US (ZODZ2) and Canadian (ZODZ8) categories means the clip has been evaluated for its intended application — relevant when AHJ inspections cover cable management components, or when your project specs call out listed hardware. The specific file number (E136577) is verifiable on UL's online certification directory.
• RoHS Compliant: Restriction of Hazardous Substances compliance keeps these clips eligible for projects with environmental materials requirements — government facilities, healthcare, and any spec that blanket-prohibits lead/mercury/cadmium in installation hardware.
• 100-Clip Pack (Carton Qty 1,000): The A2C38-A-C8 ships in packs of 100, with a full carton holding 1,000 clips. For large deployments — a floor of security cameras with home-run cabling, a warehouse IP reader installation, or a structured cabling rough-in — ordering by the carton keeps per-clip cost predictable and avoids mid-project stock-outs.

Integration and Compatibility

The A2C38-A-C8 is compatible with any surface that accepts a pressure-sensitive adhesive bond — painted drywall, metal substation panels, plastic enclosures, and powder-coated rack frames are typical targets. The 0.38-inch bundle capacity accommodates single runs of Cat5e, Cat6, RG6, and comparable-diameter low-voltage cables. Panduit's A2C series offers additional bundle-diameter variants for larger runs; if your cable schedule includes 0.5-inch or larger bundles alongside 0.38-inch singles, plan for multiple SKUs rather than forcing oversized cables through an undersized clip. For high-vibration environments (mechanical rooms, near HVAC equipment), consider supplementing adhesive clips with a mechanical fastener option — adhesive hold is rated for static routing, not continuous vibration loads.

What's in the Box

• 100x Panduit A2C38-A-C8 Adhesive Wire Clips (0.38in bundle, light gray)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum cable bundle diameter the A2C38-A-C8 can hold?

A: The A2C38-A-C8 is designed for cable bundles up to 0.38 inches (9.7mm) in diameter. It accommodates single runs of standard Cat5e, Cat6, RG6, and similar light-gauge low-voltage cables. For larger bundles, select a higher-capacity variant in Panduit's A2C series.

Q: Does the A2C38-A-C8 require any tools or hardware to install?

A: No tools are required. The clip uses two rubber adhesive pads for a peel-and-press mount on the target surface. No drilling, anchors, or screws are needed. Allow 24 hours of cure time before loading cables for full adhesive strength.

Q: Is the A2C38-A-C8 UL listed?

A: The A2C38-A-C8 is UL Recognized under file E136577 — covering both US (ZODZ2.E136577) and Canadian (ZODZ8.E136577) categories. This can be verified on the UL Product iQ certification directory. Note that UL Recognized is a component-level listing, not a full UL Listing for end products.

Q: Is the A2C38-A-C8 RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. The A2C38-A-C8 meets RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) requirements, making it suitable for projects with environmental materials specifications including government, healthcare, and international deployments restricting hazardous materials.

Q: How many clips come in a pack, and what is the carton quantity?

A: Each pack contains 100 clips. A full carton contains 1,000 clips (10 packs). For large-scale deployments, ordering by the carton reduces per-clip cost and avoids reorder delays mid-project.

Q: What surfaces does the A2C38-A-C8 adhesive bond to reliably?

A: The dual rubber adhesive pads perform best on clean, smooth, dry surfaces — painted drywall, metal panels, plastic enclosures, and powder-coated surfaces. Rough, porous, oily, or dusty surfaces reduce adhesive hold. Clean the mounting surface with isopropyl alcohol before application for best results.

Karl Wilson

The A2C38-A-C8 is one of those parts that sounds trivial until you're three hours into a 200-camera installation and you've got home-run cables flopping off a wall because nobody spec'd clip hardware. The dual rubber adhesive pad design — versus the single-pad alternatives this clip competes against — genuinely matters on longer vertical runs where cable weight accumulates. I've seen single-pad clips shear clean off painted CMU block under a Cat6 drop of more than four feet. The 0.38-inch bundle capacity is right-sized for individual low-voltage runs, which is the majority of what you're routing in a camera or access control rough-in.

Technical Highlights:

• 0.38in (9.7mm) Bundle Capacity: Matches the outer diameter of a single Cat6 or RG6 coax without overtightening — important for jacketed cable where crushing the jacket causes impedance issues over long runs.
• UL Recognized E136577 (US + Canadian): Both ZODZ2 and ZODZ8 listings under the same file number simplify compliance documentation on cross-border projects — one spec reference covers both jurisdictions.
• Compact 0.49in Profile Height: At under half an inch tall, clips can be spaced tightly along baseboard or equipment rail edges without building up a visible ridge — cleaner finish for customer-facing installs.

Deployment Considerations:

• Surface prep is the single biggest failure point with adhesive clips. Any dust, skin oil, or residual paint sheen on the mounting surface will cut hold strength dramatically. Budget 60 seconds per clip location for isopropyl wipe-and-dry before application — skipping it is how callbacks happen.
• The 0.38-inch capacity is the constraint to watch: bundling two Cat6 cables together exceeds this clip's opening. For multi-cable groupings, spec a larger A2C diameter variant — forcing cables will bow the clip body and break the adhesive bond prematurely.

The A2C38-A-C8 is the right spec for single-cable low-voltage routing on finished surfaces in commercial security installations — access control reader wiring, camera home-runs along corridor baseboards, or intercom cable management where drilling into tenant finishes isn't permitted.