Middle Atlantic Forward 2INCHOFFSET Linchstyle LACE4PK - FWD-LB-2A-4PK

Middle Atlantic FWD-LB-2A-4PK 1RU Forward Horizontal Lacer Bar — 4-Pack

Overview

The Middle Atlantic FWD-LB-2A-4PK is a four-pack of 1RU forward horizontal lacer bars designed for structured rack cable management in security, AV, and IT enclosures. Each bar mounts in a standard 19-inch rack panel opening and extends 2 inches forward of the rack rail plane — that offset is the key detail. Instead of lacing cables flat against the rail, the forward projection gives your fingers and cable ties working clearance between the bar and the next piece of gear, which matters when you're dressing a fully loaded rack without pulling every adjacent unit.

Built from steel and finished in black, the FWD-LB-2A-4PK is straightforward hardware with a purpose: keep horizontal cable runs organized, separated, and accessible. The four-pack format suits initial rack builds where you're setting up multiple cable management tiers in one go, or stocking a van for multi-rack deployments.

Key Features

• 2-Inch Forward Offset: The 2-inch (5.1 cm) projection pulls lacing points away from the rack rail face, giving integrators genuine clearance to route, tie, and re-dress cables without disturbing adjacent equipment. In a densely loaded security rack — NVRs, switches, patch panels stacked back-to-back — that clearance is the difference between a clean install and a frustrating service call.
• 1RU Panel Height: At 1.72 inches (4.4 cm) tall, each unit occupies exactly one rack unit. That means you can place a lacer bar at every RU boundary if cable density demands it, or every two to three RUs for lighter runs, without sacrificing disproportionate rack space to cable management.
• Standard 19-Inch Rack Compatibility: The 19-inch (48.3 cm) panel width fits any EIA-standard rack or enclosure — open-frame, enclosed cabinet, wall-mount swing-out. No adapter plates, no custom drilling.
• Steel Construction: The all-steel build handles the mechanical load of bundled cable runs without flex or fatigue. In vibration-prone environments — server rooms with CRAC units, transportation AV racks — plastic lacer bars crack; steel doesn't.
• Compact Width Profile: The bar itself measures 3.67 inches (9.3 cm) wide, sized to the lacing function rather than spanning the full 19-inch opening. That leaves clearance on either side for cable entry and exit paths, which simplifies horizontal routing from the cable management channel into patch panels or switch ports.
• Four-Pack Quantity: Deploying four bars at once — total pack weight 3.75 lbs (1.7 kg) — covers a standard 4–6RU cable management layout in one order. For multi-rack builds, ordering in four-packs keeps project costs predictable and eliminates the per-unit overhead of sourcing individual bars.
• Pending Patent Design: The forward offset lace geometry is patent-pending under the Legrand AV portfolio, indicating a purpose-engineered design rather than a commodity bar — relevant if you're specifying hardware that needs to meet design documentation requirements for a larger Middle Atlantic rack system.

Integration & Compatibility

The FWD-LB-2A-4PK drops into any EIA-310 compliant 19-inch rack without modification. It pairs naturally with horizontal cable management panels, vertical lacing channels, and patch panels from the Middle Atlantic lineup. Because the bar occupies a full rack-unit panel position, plan your rack layout to account for each lacer bar's 1RU footprint when calculating total rack capacity for active gear.

The forward-offset design is specifically useful when installed directly above or below 1U switches, patch panels, or NVR front panels where cable egress points are dense. If your rack layout uses rear-mount cable management instead, evaluate whether a standard (non-forward) lacer bar serves the geometry better — the 2-inch projection is an advantage in front-of-rail cable work, not a universal fit for every routing scenario.

These bars integrate with standard cable ties, hook-and-loop straps, and horizontal lacing spools. No proprietary fasteners required. For enclosed rack cabinets with limited front-to-rear depth, verify the 2-inch forward projection clears any door swing or front bezel before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many lacer bars are included in the FWD-LB-2A-4PK?

A: Four lacer bars are included in the pack. Each bar is a 1RU unit, so the four-pack covers four individual rack unit positions.

Q: What rack width does the FWD-LB-2A-4PK fit?

A: The FWD-LB-2A-4PK is designed for standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) EIA-compliant racks. It will not fit 23-inch or non-standard rack widths without modification.

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