Middle Atlantic LBP-1R Horizontal Lace Bar Round — 10-Pack
Overview
The Middle Atlantic LBP-1R is a rack-mount horizontal lace bar designed for organized, low-profile cable routing inside standard 19-inch equipment racks. At just 0.4 inches tall (1U of vertical space is roughly 1.75 inches — this bar occupies a fraction of that), the LBP-1R lets you dress cables without consuming valuable rack real estate. Each pack includes 10 bars, making it practical to outfit an entire rack or multiple smaller enclosures in a single order. If you've ever wrestled with cable bundles flopping across patch panels or slumping behind switches, this is the simple mechanical fix. The LBP-1R (often searched as LBP 1R) mounts via two fixed mounting points and sits flush with a 0-inch offset — no angled deviation from the rack plane, which keeps cable runs parallel and predictable. TAA compliance means the LBP-1R is eligible for federal procurement contracts and GSA schedule purchases without additional sourcing gymnastics. For broader Middle Atlantic rack infrastructure, the LBP-1R fits naturally alongside panels, shelves, and cable management accessories across their product line.
Key Features
- 19-Inch Full-Rack Width: At 48.3 cm (19 in), the LBP-1R spans the full interior width of a standard EIA-310 rack — cables routed across the bar stay supported edge to edge, eliminating the unsupported sag that causes stress on connector pins over time.
- Round Bar Profile: The round cross-section style is the right pick when you need cables to slide and reposition easily during adds, moves, and changes. Flat or D-ring alternatives grip more aggressively — round is the integrator's choice when the rack will be revisited regularly.
- 0.4-Inch Height, Zero Rack-Unit Waste: The bar itself is only 0.4 inches (1 cm) tall. That means you can install one between virtually any two pieces of gear without sacrificing a full 1U slot. In dense rack accessory configurations where every unit counts, this matters.
- 0-Inch Offset, 0-Degree Offset Angle: Flat mount with no projection forward or backward from the rack rail. This is important in shallow racks or enclosures with limited cable bay depth — you're not trading front-of-rack clearance for cable management.
- Two Mounting Points: Dual mounting points keep the bar seated squarely under cable load. Single-point lace bars can torque under heavy bundles; two points distribute the load and keep the bar level even with a full complement of cables laced through.
- 10-Pack Quantity: Deploying one bar per U in a 10U run (or spacing across a 20–42U rack) is straightforward when bars arrive in a pack of 10. Reduces per-unit cost and means you have spares on the shelf for the next install or MACs.
- TAA Compliant: Verified TAA compliance makes the LBP-1R eligible for federal, state, and education contracts subject to Trade Agreements Act requirements. No compliance research required for covered procurements.
- Horizontal Component Type: Horizontal orientation means cables run laterally across the rack face — the standard approach for patch panel-to-switch runs, power cable dressing, and fiber management in network rack environments. Vertical cable managers handle the trunk runs; horizontal bars handle the tier-to-tier laterals.
Integration & Compatibility
The LBP-1R is designed for standard 19-inch EIA-310 rack enclosures. The two-point mounting pattern is consistent with Middle Atlantic's rack rail spacing, and the 19-inch width fits both open-frame and enclosed rack cabinets that follow the standard. Because the offset is 0 inches and the offset angle is 0 degrees, the bar installs without any forward projection — compatible with equipment that loads from the front without interference. This bar is a passive mechanical accessory; there are no power, signal, or protocol dependencies. It works equally well in server racks, AV racks, and security equipment enclosures where horizontal cable dressing is needed. Pair with vertical cable managers for full rack cable management architecture, or use in combination with patch panels and D-ring hooks for tiered cable separation in high-density installs.
What's in the Box
- 10x Middle Atlantic LBP-1R Round Horizontal Lace Bars
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many lace bars come in one LBP-1R order?
A: Each package includes 10 individual LBP-1R round horizontal lace bars.
Q: Is the LBP-1R TAA compliant for federal purchasing?
A: Yes. The LBP-1R is verified TAA compliant, making it eligible for federal contracts and procurements subject to Trade Agreements Act requirements.
Q: What rack width does the LBP-1R fit?
A: The LBP-1R is 19 inches (48.3 cm) wide, designed to fit standard EIA-310 19-inch rack enclosures — both open-frame and enclosed cabinets.
Q: Does the LBP-1R project forward from the rack rail?
A: No. The LBP-1R has a 0-inch offset and a 0-degree offset angle, so it mounts flush with the rack rail plane with no forward or rearward projection.
Q: How much vertical space does the LBP-1R consume?
A: The bar is only 0.4 inches (1 cm) tall — far less than a full 1U slot (1.75 inches). It can be installed between equipment without occupying a full rack unit.
Q: What style of lace bar is the LBP-1R — round, D-ring, or flat?
A: The LBP-1R uses a round bar style. Round bars allow cables to slide and reposition easily, making them a practical choice in racks where cable changes are frequent.
The detail that separates the LBP-1R from a generic lace bar is the combination of specs that rarely show up together in a single part: 0-inch offset, 0-degree angle, and 0.4-inch height in a 19-inch-wide round bar. That combination means you can drop one of these between virtually any two pieces of rack gear without bumping into anything — no forward projection eating into front-access space, no offset pushing cables off-plane.
Technical Highlights:
- 0.4-Inch Bar Height: At just 0.4 inches tall, this bar slots between equipment with room to spare — a full 1U is 1.75 inches, so you're using less than a quarter of that vertical footprint per cable management point.
- Round Bar Style: Round profile allows cables to reposition laterally without binding. In a rack that gets touched regularly — MACs, troubleshooting, adds — this matters more than it sounds; cables don't hang up when you need to reroute.
- 10-Pack Count: Arriving in a pack of 10, the LBP-1R is priced and packaged for rack-scale deployment, not one-off fixes. A single order outfits a 10U cable-management run or provides inventory for multiple installs.
Deployment Considerations:
- With a 0-inch offset and flush mount, these bars are best used for cables that need lateral support without any forward routing — ideal between patch panels and active gear where cable pathway stays flat across the rack face.
- Two mounting points keep the bar stable under a loaded cable bundle, but this is still a lace bar, not a cable trough — plan to use hook-and-loop or cable ties to actually dress the cables once routed; the bar provides the horizontal reference point, not retention.
The LBP-1R is the right pick for security integrators building out NVR/switch racks in commercial installations where TAA compliance is a contract requirement and clean, low-profile cable management is expected by the end customer on final walkthrough.
