Middle Atlantic Front to Rear Telescoping Lacer Bar 16in. to 26in. 2 Pieces - LBFR-1626-T

Middle Atlantic LBFR-1626-T Front-to-Rear Telescoping Lacer Bar

The Middle Atlantic LBFR-1626-T is a horizontal, front-to-rear telescoping lacer bar designed to organize and route cables inside open-frame and enclosed rack systems. Adjusting from 16 inches to 26 inches in mounting depth, it accommodates a wide range of rack enclosure configurations without requiring separate hardware for each cabinet depth. Each package includes two lacer bars, making it practical to dress both sides of a cable run or outfit multiple rack units in a single order. For integrators managing dense wiring environments in security, AV, or IT installations, the LBFR-1626-T provides a clean, scalable approach to rack cable management.

Key Features

• Telescoping Depth Range (16–26 in): Spans 10 inches of adjustment, so a single SKU fits shallow 2-post racks and deeper 4-post enclosures alike — no need to stock multiple fixed-depth bars.
• Horizontal Component Type: Mounts horizontally across the rack interior to guide cable bundles front-to-rear, reducing strain on patch panel terminations and keeping airflow paths clear.
• Compact Cross-Section (3.47 in H × 0.5 in W): The slim profile keeps the bar from consuming usable rack space, allowing cable ties or hook-and-loop straps to cinch bundles tight without crowding adjacent equipment.
• 2-Piece Package: Both bars ship together so installers can simultaneously dress the left and right sides of a cable run, or stage two separate rack positions in the same pull.
• Lightweight Construction (2.3 lbs shipped): Low shipping weight keeps freight costs in check on multi-rack projects where dozens of accessories ship alongside heavier enclosures and patch panels.
• Rack-Mount Compatible: Engineered to integrate with standard 19-inch rack systems, consistent with the broader Middle Atlantic rack accessories ecosystem of rails, enclosures, and cable management products.

Integration & Compatibility

The LBFR-1626-T is built for standard 19-inch rack systems and pairs naturally with open-frame two-post and four-post racks as well as enclosed rack cabinets within the 16–26 inch mounting depth range. In security integration projects, it works alongside patch panels and structured cabling components to keep camera drop cables, control wiring, and low-voltage runs separated and accessible for future moves, adds, and changes. The telescoping mechanism means a single bar can adapt as rack configurations evolve — useful in phased deployments where cabinet depth may vary across sites or expansion phases. When paired with other Middle Atlantic horizontal managers and vertical wire managers, the LBFR-1626-T supports a consistent cable management strategy across an entire equipment room or server closet. For wall-mount enclosures with shallower depths at or near 16 inches, verify the cabinet's internal usable depth before ordering, as the bar's minimum extension is 16 inches and it will not compress further. Deeper four-post racks up to 26 inches of usable interior depth are within range without modification.

For projects involving multiple rack positions, review our rack cable management guide for layout best practices that minimize cross-interference between power and data runs.

What's in the Box

• 2× Middle Atlantic LBFR-1626-T Telescoping Lacer Bar (16 in – 26 in)

Frequently Asked Questions

Marty Allison

The Middle Atlantic LBFR-1626-T is one of those parts that earns its keep quietly — a 0.5-inch-wide bar that keeps cable bundles from migrating across the rack interior and stressing patch panel ports. The 16-to-26-inch telescoping range is the key selling point: on multi-site security deployments where rack cabinet depth varies by location, a single part number covers the full spread without the procurement headache of stocking depth-specific variants.

Technical Highlights:

• Depth adjustment span (16–26 in): 10 inches of travel means this bar fits both the 18-inch-deep wall-mount enclosures common in small IDF closets and the 24–26-inch four-post floor racks used in larger head-end rooms.
• Slim cross-section (3.47 in H × 0.5 in W): Fits between rack-mounted equipment without consuming a rack unit; cable ties wrap around the 0.5-inch width cleanly without bulk.
• 2-piece pack at 2.3 lbs shipped: On a 10-rack project, the weight differential between ordering 10 two-packs versus 20 single units is negligible, but having both bars on hand at pull time keeps the installer moving without a parts run.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the rack's internal usable depth — not just the nominal cabinet depth — before installation. Frame thickness and rail setback can reduce available interior space by 1–2 inches on some enclosures, potentially pushing a 16-inch-minimum bar out of range on the shallowest wall-mount units.
• The LBFR-1626-T does not include mounting hardware in the documented specifications; verify compatibility with the specific rack rail system and confirm fastener availability before the installation date.

This bar is the right call for security integrators standardizing cable management across mixed-depth rack deployments — particularly in multi-camera head-end rooms where DVR/NVR stacks, patch panels, and power distribution units share space and clean cable routing directly affects future serviceability.