Panduit FR1.5IDELYL FiberRunner 1-Port Side-Wall Spillout Fitting
Overview
The Panduit FR1.5IDELYL is a yellow polycarbonate/ABS spillout fitting designed to transition fiber cables from a FiberRunner® channel into 1.5-inch (38mm) diameter split corrugated tubing — through a hole cut in the channel's side wall, not the end cap. That lateral exit geometry matters in dense cable management installations where end-of-run fittings would force awkward routing or conflict with adjacent hardware. If you're building out structured fiber pathways in a data center or telco central office, the FR1.5IDELYL is the fitting that keeps that last-foot branch organized and protected rather than dangling loose out a cutout.
This fitting is part of Panduit's FiberRunner® system — a closed-channel fiber routing platform purpose-built for environments where bend radius protection and physical organization of fiber runs are non-negotiable. It ships individually (Package Qty: 1) and is also available by the carton in quantities of 5.
Key Features
- 1.5-inch (38mm) corrugated tubing interface: The spillout mouth matches standard 1.5" split corrugated tubing — the most common branch-out conduit size used in telecom and data center cable tray environments. No adapters needed if your corrugated branch runs are already sized to this spec.
- Side-wall exit geometry: Installs through a hole cut in the FiberRunner® channel side wall, routing cable laterally out of the channel mid-run. This lets you branch fiber to equipment at any point along the pathway without terminating the main channel — critical in long horizontal runs with multiple drop points.
- Polycarbonate/ABS construction: The blended polymer material delivers structural rigidity without brittleness — it holds the corrugated tubing mouth firmly in place under the vibration and thermal cycling typical of active data center floors, without cracking at the snap-fit points over time.
- Compatible with 4x4, 6x4, and 12x4 FiberRunner® Channel: Covers the three most common channel cross-sections in the FiberRunner® line. If your infrastructure uses any of these channel sizes, the FR1.5IDELYL fits without modification. Verify your channel size before ordering — this fitting does not accommodate smaller 2x2 or 2x4 channels.
- UL Listed to 2024 Optical Fiber Cable Routing Assemblies: UL 2024 listing means the fitting has been tested for suitability in fiber routing assemblies — relevant when your installation requires listed components for code compliance or insurance underwriting purposes.
- Telcordia GR-63-CORE Level 3 compliance: GR-63 defines Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) requirements for physical protection — seismic, thermal, and mechanical stress resistance. Level 3 is the most stringent NEBS tier, applicable to central offices in seismic zones. If your telco CO or carrier-class data center requires NEBS Level 3 qualified components throughout the fiber pathway, this fitting meets that bar.
- RoHS Compliant: Hazardous-substance restriction compliance is a procurement requirement for many enterprise and government buyers — the FR1.5IDELYL satisfies RoHS without special sourcing.
- Yellow color coding: Yellow is the industry convention for single-mode fiber in structured cabling (per TIA-598). A yellow spillout fitting makes the fiber type visible at a glance during maintenance or adds, without labeling or documentation lookup.
Integration & Compatibility
The FR1.5IDELYL is designed exclusively for use with Panduit FiberRunner® Channel in 4x4, 6x4, and 12x4 configurations. The fitting attaches via a hole cut in the channel side wall — Panduit's FiberRunner installation guides specify the correct hole diameter and cutting tool for each channel size; follow those references to avoid a loose fit or structural compromise to the channel wall. The 1.5-inch corrugated tubing interface is a standard snap-fit connection for split corrugated tubing of that diameter; no adhesive or additional hardware is required to secure the tube once seated.
For installations requiring structured fiber cable management with branch routing at intermediate points, combine this fitting with Panduit's FiberRunner end caps, covers, and mounting hardware for a fully closed, bend-radius-managed pathway. The yellow color is consistent with single-mode fiber coding conventions, making it appropriate for SM fiber plant environments in data center networking and telco central office buildouts.
What's in the Box
- 1x Panduit FR1.5IDELYL FiberRunner 1-Port Spillout Fitting (Yellow)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which FiberRunner® channel sizes is the FR1.5IDELYL compatible with?
A: The FR1.5IDELYL is compatible with Panduit FiberRunner® 4x4, 6x4, and 12x4 channels. It is not designed for 2x2 or 2x4 channel sizes.
Q: What diameter corrugated tubing does the FR1.5IDELYL accept?
A: The FR1.5IDELYL interfaces with 1.5-inch (38mm) diameter split corrugated tubing. This is a standard branch-out tubing size widely used in data center and telco fiber installations.
Q: Is the FR1.5IDELYL RoHS compliant?
A: Yes. The FR1.5IDELYL is RoHS compliant, making it suitable for procurement programs that require restriction of hazardous substances in components.
Q: Does the FR1.5IDELYL meet NEBS requirements?
A: Yes. The FR1.5IDELYL is compliant with the applicable tests in Telcordia GR-63-CORE at Network Equipment Building Systems Level 3 — the most stringent NEBS seismic and physical protection tier, required by many carrier and telco central office deployments.
Q: How many units are included per package, and what is the carton quantity?
A: Each package contains 1 fitting. The standard carton quantity is 5 units, which is useful for projects requiring multiple branch-out points along a FiberRunner® pathway.
Q: Why is the FR1.5IDELYL yellow?
A: Yellow is the industry-standard color designation for single-mode fiber per TIA-598 structured cabling color conventions. The yellow spillout fitting provides visual identification of the fiber type at the branch point during installation and future maintenance.
The FR1.5IDELYL is one of those fittings that only matters when you actually need it — and when you do, the wrong substitute creates a real problem. Its specific value is the side-wall exit: rather than terminating the FiberRunner® channel to branch off, you cut a hole mid-span and the fitting routes fiber laterally into 1.5" split corrugated tubing while the main channel run continues uninterrupted. For a 12x4 channel carrying 48 fiber strands with six or eight branch points to active equipment racks, that's the difference between a clean, continuous pathway and a patchwork of end caps and field-fabricated workarounds.
Technical Highlights:
- 1.5" (38mm) interface: Matches the standard branch corrugated tubing size used in most telco and enterprise data center fiber plants — no reducers or custom cuts needed for a proper fit.
- GR-63-CORE Level 3 compliance: This is the full NEBS seismic qualification level. Many carrier central offices will not accept non-NEBS-qualified components in the fiber pathway; this fitting closes that procurement gate without substitution.
- Polycarbonate/ABS construction: Dimensionally stable under the 5.33" × 3.12" footprint — the material resists the creep and thermal deformation that can loosen snap-fit channel fittings in environments with significant HVAC cycling.
Deployment Considerations:
- The side-wall hole must be cut to the correct diameter for the FR1.5IDELYL to seat properly — consult Panduit's FiberRunner installation documentation for the specific knockout dimensions for 4x4, 6x4, and 12x4 channels before cutting. An oversized hole will compromise the mechanical connection and potentially the channel's structural integrity at that span.
- This fitting is yellow, consistent with single-mode fiber coding. If your corrugated branch runs serve multimode fiber (OM3/OM4 aqua or OM1/OM2 orange), using a yellow fitting at the spillout introduces a color-coding mismatch that can cause confusion during future adds and moves.
For telco central office buildouts and carrier-class data centers where NEBS Level 3 qualification is a hard procurement requirement, the FR1.5IDELYL is the correct component — not a close alternative. Spec it wherever a FiberRunner® 4x4, 6x4, or 12x4 channel needs a mid-run single-mode fiber branch into 1.5" corrugated tubing.
