Panduit C3LG6-F Duct Cover with Protective Film
Overview
The Panduit C3LG6-F is a 6-foot (1.8 m) snap-on duct cover designed for use with 3-inch (76.2 mm) Type D, Type F, Type FS, and Type G duct bases. Finished in light gray and shipped with a protective film to prevent surface scratches during installation, this cover closes off wiring duct runs in control panels, network enclosures, and equipment rooms where a clean, professional cable management finish is required. The C3LG6-F (often searched as C3LG6 F) carries UL Recognition, CSA Certification, CE Compliance, and RoHS Compliance — making it a straightforward spec for projects that need documented standards compliance on every component in the raceway system.
Key Features
- 6-foot (1.8 m) run length: Each piece covers a full 6-foot section, reducing the number of joints in a panel or rack run and keeping the installation cleaner. For longer runs, covers butt end-to-end; no special connector is required between sections.
- Snap-on mounting: The cover clips directly onto compatible duct bases without tools or hardware — an important time-saver when dressing out a fully wired panel where fasteners would be difficult to drive. Snap-on fit also allows the cover to be removed and re-seated when cables need to be added or re-routed later.
- 3-inch (76.2 mm) duct width compatibility: Sized precisely for 3-inch duct bases. The 82.6 mm overall cover width accounts for the lip geometry of the base, so the cover sits flush and aligned — verify your base is a 3-inch model before ordering, as this cover is not adjustable for other widths.
- 9.4 mm profile height: The shallow installed height keeps the duct assembly compact, which matters in tight control panel layouts where clearance between duct runs and adjacent DIN rails, terminal blocks, or bus bars is limited.
- Protective film included: The film prevents surface marring during panel assembly and rough-in. Peel it after surrounding work is complete to deliver a clean, scratch-free finish to the end customer — a detail that matters on visible front-of-panel installations.
- UL94 V-0 flammability rating: The material self-extinguishes and will not propagate flame — a requirement in many industrial control panel builds per UL 508A and similar standards. If your panel specification calls out flame-retardant cable management components, this rating satisfies it.
- UL Recognized, CSA Certified, CE Compliant, RoHS Compliant: Four separate compliance marks cover the most common North American and European project requirements. You can spec this into a UL-listed panel assembly or a CE-marked enclosure destined for export without sourcing a separate compliant cover.
- Lead-free material: Satisfies RoHS Directive requirements and is suitable for installations where hazardous substance restrictions are contractually enforced — common in government, healthcare, and EU-export projects.
- Compatible with Type D, Type F, Type FS, and Type G duct bases: Panduit's duct family spans several slot geometries. This cover fits four of the most common base types, so it works across a wide variety of panel configurations without needing to track multiple cover part numbers for different duct styles in the same enclosure.
Integration & Compatibility
The C3LG6-F is engineered to pair with Panduit 3-inch duct bases in the Type D, Type F, Type FS, and Type G families. If you are building a mixed-duct panel — for example, combining 1.5-inch horizontal runs with 3-inch vertical trunk runs — make sure to match covers to base widths individually; the C3LG6-F is a 3-inch-only cover. For cable management runs requiring different widths, Panduit offers covers in corresponding sizes across the same duct line.
In security and access control panel builds — a common application for structured Panduit wiring duct — this cover handles the final dress-out after all field wiring to access control readers, door strikes, power supplies, and network switches has been terminated. The snap-on design makes it practical to leave covers off until final inspection, then snap in place without disturbing the completed terminations.
For projects requiring a complete network infrastructure solution, this cover integrates into broader Panduit duct systems used in data centers, security head-end rooms, and IDF closets. When planning a full raceway build, pair with compatible panel power accessories and duct bases to complete the assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What duct base types is the C3LG6-F compatible with?
A: The C3LG6-F is compatible with Panduit Type G, Type F, Type D, and Type FS 3-inch duct bases. It is not designed for use with other duct widths — verify your base is a 3-inch model before ordering.
Q: How does the C3LG6-F attach to the duct base?
A: It uses a snap-on mount — no tools or fasteners required. The cover clips onto the compatible duct base and can be removed and re-seated when cables need to be added or re-routed.
Q: What is the flammability rating of the C3LG6-F?
A: The C3LG6-F carries a UL94 V-0 flammability rating, meaning the material is self-extinguishing and will not propagate flame. This satisfies flame-retardant requirements in industrial control panel specifications such as UL 508A.
Q: Is the C3LG6-F RoHS compliant?
A: Yes. The C3LG6-F is both RoHS Compliant and lead-free, making it suitable for projects with hazardous substance restrictions including EU export, government, and healthcare applications.
Q: What certifications does the C3LG6-F carry?
A: The C3LG6-F is UL Recognized, CSA Certified, CE Compliant, and RoHS Compliant. It also meets UL94 V-0 flammability standards.
Q: What is the length of each C3LG6-F cover?
A: Each cover is 6 feet (1.8 m) long. For longer runs, covers butt end-to-end without a special connector between sections.
The C3LG6-F is the kind of component that gets overlooked in a BOM until the panel builder is standing in front of a finished enclosure trying to close it out — the UL94 V-0 flame rating and four-standards compliance stack (UL, CSA, CE, RoHS) mean it can go into a listed assembly without triggering a compliance conversation at final inspection.
Technical Highlights:
- Snap-on mount: No tools, no hardware — the cover clips to the base and stays put. On a fully dressed panel where re-driving screws would disturb terminations, this is the right design for final cover installation.
- 9.4 mm profile height: Keeps the assembled duct compact in tight panel layouts. Relevant when stacking horizontal and vertical runs in a security head-end or IDF with limited clearance between DIN components.
- UL94 V-0 flammability: Self-extinguishing material is a documented requirement in UL 508A industrial control panel builds — specifying a non-rated cover in a listed enclosure creates a compliance gap that auditors catch.
Deployment Considerations:
- Width-specific fit: the C3LG6-F is designed exclusively for 3-inch (76.2 mm) duct bases in Type D/F/FS/G profiles. Mixed-width duct runs require separate cover part numbers — ordering the wrong width is the most common field error with duct covers.
- Leave the protective film on through rough-in and termination work; peel only at final dress-out. Removing it early during active panel assembly will result in visible surface scratches on customer-facing front-of-panel runs.
For security integrators building structured access control head-ends or network IDF closets with Panduit duct, the C3LG6-F delivers a compliant, tool-free close-out on 3-inch runs — the right spec for any project where the panel has to pass a UL listing inspection or ship with CE documentation.
