Middle Atlantic Ladder Center Support BKT 24IN W Steel Construction Black Finish - CLB-CSB-W24

Middle Atlantic CLB-CSB-W24 Cable Ladder Center Support Bracket, 24-Inch

Overview

The Middle Atlantic CLB-CSB-W24 is a steel cable ladder center support bracket engineered for 24-inch-wide cable ladder runs in structured cabling environments, AV infrastructure installations, and security system backbone pathways. At 12.36 inches tall and just 2 inches deep, it slots into mid-span positions along cable ladder assemblies to prevent sag, maintain consistent tray alignment, and protect organized cable bundles over long horizontal runs. If you've ever watched an unsupported cable ladder deflect under a full load of Cat6, coax, and power runs, this is the part that prevents that. The CLB-CSB-W24 (often searched as CLB CSB W24) ships as a single unit and is sourced factory-new from Middle Atlantic's commercial cable management line.

Middle Atlantic's cable management and infrastructure catalog covers the full range of ladder, trough, and raceway accessories — the CLB-CSB-W24 belongs to the cable ladder family designed for commercial and enterprise AV/IT/security installations.

Key Features

• 24.5-Inch Working Width: Matches 24-inch cable ladder runway width exactly — install it without shimming or adapter hardware. For integrators standardizing on 24-inch ladder throughout a facility, this is the center support that fits the first time.
• Steel Construction with Black Finish: Steel provides the structural rigidity needed to prevent mid-span deflection under real cable loads — bundles of Cat6, coax, fiber, and low-voltage wiring add up fast. The black powder-coat finish blends with standard rack and cable management aesthetics in server rooms, control rooms, and above-ceiling runs.
• 12.36-Inch Height: The bracket's vertical profile (12.36 in / 31.4 cm) gives you meaningful clearance between the ladder and ceiling structure or mounting surface — enough room to route cable entry and exit without sharp bends that degrade cable performance or void bend-radius specs.
• 2-Inch Depth Profile: At only 2 inches deep, the CLB-CSB-W24 keeps its footprint minimal at the mounting point. In congested above-ceiling or rack-adjacent spaces, a shallow bracket means fewer conflicts with adjacent conduit, junction boxes, or structural members.
• Center-Support Role — Structural Integrity Over Long Spans: Cable ladders spanning more than 4–6 feet without intermediate support will deflect under load, which shifts cable bend angles, stresses terminations, and looks unprofessional at the next audit. A center support at mid-span resolves all three issues with a single bracket.
• Single-Unit Package: Ships as one bracket per package — order exactly the quantity your span count requires without leftover hardware. Useful for project-quantity purchasing on phased installations where ladder runs are added incrementally.
• 7-lb Shipping Weight: The 7-lb (3.2 kg) shipping weight reflects steel construction — this is a solid bracket, not a stamped sheet-metal substitute. Plan accordingly when estimating freight for multi-bracket project orders.

Integration & Compatibility

The CLB-CSB-W24 is designed to integrate with Middle Atlantic's cable ladder systems in the 24-inch-width class. When specifying center supports for a new cable ladder installation, confirm the ladder rail width and rail profile against Middle Atlantic's current CLB series documentation to verify fit — ladder accessories are dimension-specific, and mixing bracket widths across a run creates alignment problems at every joint.

For structured cabling and network infrastructure projects, pair the CLB-CSB-W24 with compatible cable ladder end brackets, wall-mount brackets, and splice plates from the same CLB family to maintain consistent support geometry along the entire run. For security system backbone pathways feeding PoE switches and NVR infrastructure, proper cable ladder support is a code and warranty consideration — unsupported cable weight can stress horizontal runs and violate low-voltage installation standards in many jurisdictions.

What's in the Box

• 1x Middle Atlantic CLB-CSB-W24 Cable Ladder Center Support Bracket

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What cable ladder width is the CLB-CSB-W24 designed for?

A: The CLB-CSB-W24 is designed for 24-inch-wide cable ladder installations. Its 24.5-inch working width accommodates the 24-inch ladder runway standard in Middle Atlantic's CLB series.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of the CLB-CSB-W24?

A: Width: 24.5 in (62.2 cm), Height: 12.36 in (31.4 cm), Depth: 2 in (5.1 cm). Shipping weight is 7 lbs (3.2 kg).

Q: How many brackets come in one package?

A: One bracket per package. Order the quantity that matches the number of mid-span support points your cable ladder run requires.

Q: Is the CLB-CSB-W24 suitable for above-ceiling cable ladder installations?

A: Yes — the steel construction and 2-inch depth profile make it appropriate for above-ceiling horizontal cable ladder runs where mid-span sag prevention is needed. Verify mounting surface compatibility and local low-voltage installation code requirements for your project.

Q: What is the finish on the CLB-CSB-W24?

A: Black finish — consistent with standard commercial AV, IT, and security infrastructure aesthetics. The steel construction with black coat is suited for visible and concealed installation environments.

Jerry Tildsen

The CLB-CSB-W24 is one of those parts that doesn't get specified until the cable ladder is already sagging — and then it gets specified on every project after that. At 24.5 inches wide and built from steel, this bracket is purpose-sized for 24-inch ladder runs and has the structural mass (7 lbs shipped) to do its job without flex. I typically call for center supports at 4-foot intervals on loaded horizontal runs; in practice on security and AV backbone pathways carrying mixed Cat6/coax/fiber bundles, skipping the CLB-CSB-W24 mid-span means you're one full tray of cable away from a deflection problem.

Technical Highlights:

• 24.5-Inch Width: Exact fit for 24-inch cable ladder — no shimming, no adapter hardware, no field modification that voids ladder alignment downstream.
• 2-Inch Depth: Shallow enough to install in congested above-ceiling spaces without conflicting with conduit runs or structural steel — a real constraint in retrofit projects where the ceiling cavity is already packed.
• 12.36-Inch Height: Provides adequate vertical standoff (31.4 cm) to maintain cable bend radius compliance where the ladder changes elevation or approaches a wall-mount transition.

Deployment Considerations:

• Spec center supports at the project estimating stage, not during closeout — ordering a single bracket mid-job means freight cost can exceed bracket cost. Buy to the run count upfront.
• Confirm the CLB-CSB-W24 bracket profile matches the specific CLB ladder rail you're using before installation; Middle Atlantic's CLB family has multiple rail variants and not all center support brackets are interchangeable across widths.

The CLB-CSB-W24 earns its place on any commercial project where 24-inch cable ladder spans a server room, control room, or above-ceiling security backbone more than 4 feet between fixed mounting points — enterprise campus builds, large-format retail security infrastructure, and data center AV integration are the scenarios where skipping this bracket shows up in the punch list.