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Panduit PWBPF6X18WH Wire Basket Tee-Intersection Bracket

The Panduit PWBPF6X18WH is a powder-coated steel tee-intersection bracket engineered for 6" × 18" wire basket cable tray systems. UL Classified for use as an Equipment Grounding Conductor per NEC Sections 392.3(C) and 392.7(B), this bracket enables compliant three-way intersections in overhead cable pathways for datacenters, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. The white powder-coated finish provides corrosion resistance and matches standard plenum-rated infrastructure, while the one-piece steel construction delivers long-term structural integrity under sustained cable loads.

Key Features

  • UL Classified Equipment Grounding Conductor per NEC 392.3(C) and 392.7(B) — maintains continuous ground plane through tee intersections
  • Powder-coated steel construction — corrosion-resistant finish for plenum, above-ceiling, and outdoor-rated enclosures
  • 6" × 18" basket compatibility — fits Panduit and compatible wire basket tray runs at 90-degree tee intersections
  • White finish — matches standard ceiling grid and cable tray aesthetics in commercial installations
  • Single-unit packaging — reduces SKU complexity for project BOMs and simplifies field inventory

Wire basket tray systems demand structurally sound intersection hardware that preserves both mechanical strength and electrical continuity. The PWBPF6X18WH addresses both requirements with a one-piece steel bracket design that eliminates the bonding-jumper complexity common in segmented tray fittings. The powder-coat finish is applied after fabrication, ensuring complete coverage on welded seams and cut edges — critical for installations in humidity-prone environments like parking structures, mechanical rooms, or coastal facilities. The UL Equipment Grounding Conductor classification means this bracket satisfies NEC 392.7(B) bonding requirements without supplemental grounding straps, reducing both install labor and inspection failure points on jobs governed by strict electrical-code enforcement.

Tee intersections typically occur at equipment room branch points, where backbone cable runs split to serve distributed IDF closets, camera aggregation points, or access-control panels. The 6" height accommodates high-density fiber trunk cables, Cat6A/Cat8 copper bundles, and power whips in converged pathways, while the 18" width provides the clearance needed for proper bend-radius management on multi-service runs. Installers mounting this bracket to structural ceiling supports should verify load ratings for the combined weight of cables plus tray — Panduit's wire basket systems are rated for specific fill capacities, and intersection points concentrate load at fewer support locations than straight runs. The white finish is particularly valued in open-ceiling commercial spaces (retail, healthcare, higher-ed) where cable tray remains visible below the deck; it blends with white-painted ductwork and ceiling grids, reducing the visual footprint of overhead infrastructure.

This bracket ships as a single unit and is compatible with Panduit's PW-series wire basket tray family and most third-party 6" × 18" ladder-style wire basket systems using standard bolt-hole spacing. Competitive cross-reference: Thomas & Betts WBT-R90-6X18WH. For projects requiring NEC-compliant cable pathway intersections with minimal grounding complexity, the PWBPF6X18WH provides a field-proven solution that meets inspection requirements and delivers decades of service life in demanding commercial and industrial environments.

Specifications
Product Type: Wire Basket Tee-Intersection Bracket
Manufacturer: Panduit
MPN: PWBPF6X18WH
Basket Compatibility: 6" × 18" wire basket tray
Material: Steel
Finish Coating: Powder-Coated
Color: White
UL Classification: Equipment Grounding Conductor per NEC 392.3(C) and 392.7(B)
Standards Compliance: NEC Sections 392.3(C) and 392.7(B)
Package Quantity: 1
Competitive Cross-Reference: Thomas & Betts WBT-R90-6X18WH
UPC: 061305681671
Application: Datacenter, commercial building, and industrial cable pathway tee intersections
Installation Type: Overhead wire basket tray system
Environmental Rating: Suitable for plenum and above-ceiling installations
Type: Wire Basket Tray Fitting
Carton Qty: 0
Package Qty: 1
Standards: UL Classified for their Suitability for use as Equipment Grounding Conductor in Accordance with Sections 392.3(C) and 392.7(B) of the NEC
Upc: 61305681671
Cable Category: wire-routing-management-protection
Type: Wire Basket Tee-Intersection Bracket
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