Middle Atlantic Forward 3 W Wire Lace Fits 35U-40U 1PC - FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40

Middle Atlantic FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40 Forward Vertical Wire Lace, 35–40U Rack

The Middle Atlantic FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40 is a forward-mounted vertical wire lace designed for rack cable management in 35U to 40U enclosures. At 61.34 inches tall and 3 inches wide, this single-piece steel lace bar runs the full usable height of a large rack frame, giving integrators a dedicated, structured pathway to dress cables cleanly from top to bottom — without improvising tie-down points or zip-tying to the rack rails themselves. If you're building out an AV, security, or IT rack where cable discipline matters for airflow, serviceability, and inspection, this is the component that keeps the left or right vertical channel organized.

Key Features

• 61.34-Inch Usable Height: Spans the full height of 35U–40U rack builds in a single piece — no splicing, no mid-run breaks. That continuity matters when you're routing long camera or NVR cabling runs where a mid-span connection point would create a snag risk or inspection ambiguity.
• 3-Inch Forward Mounting Profile: The "forward" orientation positions the lace bar toward the front of the rack, which is where most cabling lands from patch panels, switches, and NVR front-access ports. Routing cables to a forward lace rather than a rear one shortens horizontal cable runs and reduces the bend radius stress on patch cords and data cables.
• Steel Construction: Unlike plastic or nylon alternatives, steel holds its shape under bundle load — relevant when you're dressing 20–30 heavy CAT6A or coax runs through a single vertical channel. It won't flex or bow under a dense cable bundle the way lighter materials can over time.
• 0.56-Inch Depth Footprint: At just over half an inch deep, this lace bar adds minimal intrusion into the rack interior. That matters in 2-post or open-frame builds where interior clearance is already constrained by equipment depth and cable trays.
• Mounting Hardware Included: Ships with the hardware needed to install directly to the rack — no separate fastener order required before you can put this to work on a job site.
• Single-Piece Design (1PC): One bar, one part number, one install. Consistent with Middle Atlantic's approach to rack infrastructure products — designed to simplify field assembly rather than requiring multi-component assembly on-site.
• 7.5 lb Unit Weight: Heavier than plastic alternatives, which is expected for 61-inch steel. Factor this into your rack weight budget — particularly relevant on wall-mount or ceiling-hung rack enclosures with strict load ratings.
• Black Finish: Standard black matches Middle Atlantic rack frame finishes and maintains a consistent appearance inside the enclosure — no mismatched hardware visible through vented side panels or open frames.

Integration & Compatibility

The FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40 is designed for use with Middle Atlantic rack enclosures in the 35U–40U size range. Before ordering, confirm the rack's usable interior height matches the 61.34-inch lace bar length and that the mounting pattern on your enclosure is compatible with the included hardware. This lace bar is a vertical cable management component — it works alongside horizontal managers, patch panels, and cable trays to form a complete cable pathway system. It does not replace horizontal management; plan both vertical and horizontal runs when laying out a large rack build.

For NVR and network switch installations where camera cabling terminates at the top of a rack and routes down to mid-mounted equipment, a forward vertical lace bar like this one significantly reduces the time spent dressing cables during commissioning and makes future moves or additions faster. Pair with Middle Atlantic's horizontal managers and rear vertical lace options (FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40 often searched as FWD LACE WB3 35 40) for a fully structured rack interior.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What rack unit sizes is the FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40 designed for?

A: The FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40 fits 35U to 40U rack enclosures. Its 61.34-inch height spans the full usable interior of racks in that size range.

Q: Does the FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40 ship with mounting hardware?

A: Yes. Mounting hardware is included with the FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40 — no separate fastener order is required for installation.

Q: What material is the FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40 made from?

A: The lace bar is constructed from steel, finished in black. Steel construction handles heavy cable bundle loads without flexing or bowing over time.

Q: How deep is the FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40 — will it fit in tight rack interiors?

A: The FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40 is 0.56 inches (1.4 cm) deep, adding minimal intrusion into the rack interior. It is well-suited for installations where rack interior clearance is limited.

Q: Is this a single-piece product or does it require assembly from multiple sections?

A: The FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40 is a single piece (1PC) — one bar covering the full 61.34-inch height. No mid-run splicing or multi-section assembly is required.

Q: What is the weight of the FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40, and should I account for it in my rack load budget?

A: The FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40 weighs 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg). This is relevant for wall-mount or ceiling-hung rack enclosures with strict load ratings — factor it in alongside your equipment and cable bundle weights.

Jerry Tildsen

The FWD-LACE-WB3-35-40 is a component I recommend specifically when a rack build calls for a 35U or 40U enclosure and the integrator wants structured vertical cable management on the forward side of the frame. At 61.34 inches tall and just 0.56 inches deep, it fills the full height of a large rack without eating meaningful interior clearance — that's the detail that distinguishes it from deeper cable channel systems that can conflict with equipment depth in tighter builds.

Technical Highlights:

• Full-Height Single Piece at 61.34 in: No mid-run joints or splices across the 35–40U height range — the cable pathway is continuous, which reduces snag points and simplifies inspection during commissioning or future moves.
• Steel at 7.5 lbs: The weight is a function of steel gauge sufficient to hold dense cable bundles without deflection. Plastic lace alternatives save a pound or two but can bow under heavy CAT6A or coax loads in a fully populated rack.
• 0.56-Inch Depth Profile: Forward-mounted at under 0.6 inches of intrusion, this bar keeps the horizontal interior clear for equipment depth — relevant when rack-mounted NVRs or switches already push toward the usable depth limit of the enclosure.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify your rack's mounting pattern accepts the included hardware before arriving on-site — Middle Atlantic enclosures are the natural match, but compatibility with third-party frames should be confirmed in advance.
• At 7.5 lbs, factor the lace bar into your total rack load calculation for wall-mount or seismic applications where every pound against the rated capacity counts.

This component fits best in large-format security or AV equipment racks — think 35U+ enclosures in a head-end room, operations center, or network closet where camera cabling from a multi-channel NVR system needs a clean, inspectable vertical run from patch panel to equipment bay.