Panduit PWBPF4X6EZ 4" x 6" Formed Tee Wire Basket Fitting
The Panduit PWBPF4X6EZ formed tee fitting solves the cable-protection challenge at 90-degree intersections in wire basket installations. Designed for 4-inch-wide baskets with 6-inch side walls, this electro-zinc-coated steel assembly arrives complete with base liner, two brackets, and two side liners—eliminating sharp edges that can damage cable jackets during pulls or thermal expansion cycles. Two mounting-hole locations accept threaded rod for overhead or vertical installations in equipment rooms, data centers, and security equipment closures.
Key Features
- Pre-formed 90-degree tee configuration for 4" W x 6" H wire basket systems
- Complete hardware kit: base liner, two mounting brackets, two side liners included
- Electro-zinc-coated steel construction resists corrosion in HVAC plenums and equipment rooms
- UL Classified as Equipment Grounding Conductor per NEC 392.3(C) and 392.7(B)
- Two threaded-rod mounting holes for flexible installation positioning
- Smooth-edge liners protect cable insulation from abrasion and jacket cuts
Formed tee fittings are critical at three-way intersections where cable runs diverge to separate zones—control rooms branching to camera locations, server racks splitting to access-control panels, or backbone runs feeding floor-by-floor distributions. The PWBPF4X6EZ eliminates field-fabrication time: no cutting, bending, or deburring required. The factory-applied liner system covers all interior edges, ensuring compliant cable support even when bundles shift under thermal load or during adds and moves. The electro-zinc finish provides corrosion resistance in mixed-environment installations—equipment rooms with fluctuating humidity, or plenum spaces where condensation can form on uncoated steel.
Installation leverages Panduit's basket-channel ecosystem: the 4-inch width matches PW4 and PW6 series wire basket straight sections, maintaining consistent load ratings and grounding continuity across the cable pathway. Two pre-punched mounting holes accept 3/8" or 1/2" threaded rod, allowing ceiling-mount or wall-bracket installations. The included brackets secure tee arms to the main run without additional hardware purchases. When populated with copper or fiber bundles, the open-weave basket design maintains airflow around cables, reducing heat buildup compared to solid-bottom ladder rack—critical for PoE+ camera runs or high-density access-control trunk lines.
UL classification per NEC 392.3(C) and 392.7(B) confirms the fitting's suitability as an equipment grounding conductor, meeting Article 392 requirements for metal cable tray systems in commercial and industrial installations. This classification is mandatory for AHJ signoff in most jurisdictions—inspectors require UL marking on all pathway fittings, not just the straight runs. The steel construction and electro-zinc coating ensure low-impedance grounding across tee junctions, maintaining fault-current pathways required by NEC 250.96 for bonded metal raceways.
