Middle Atlantic NM Latching Raceway W/adh - PN03L08FW

Middle Atlantic PN03L08FW Non-Metallic Latching Raceway with Adhesive Backing

The Middle Atlantic PN03L08FW is an 8-foot, single-channel non-metallic latching raceway from the Eclipse PN03 series — a clean-finish cable management solution for AV, security, and data installations where exposed wiring is unacceptable. At just 13/16 in. wide and 1/2 in. high, it routes low-voltage cabling unobtrusively along walls or ceilings without the bulk of traditional metal raceway.

Overview

The PN03L08FW ships in Fog White — a neutral finish that blends with most commercial wall and ceiling surfaces. The one-piece design with a co-extruded hinge means installation is a single-step snap-close rather than a two-part clip-and-cover process. Pre-applied adhesive backing further simplifies runs where drilling into a finished surface is not preferred. As part of the Middle Atlantic Eclipse PN03 line, this raceway pairs with a full family of fittings and couplers for building complete managed cable runs.

Key Features

• 8 ft run length per stick: Longer sections mean fewer seams on an exposed wall run — fewer joints to align, fewer potential failure points, and a cleaner visual result in lobbies or conference rooms.
• 13/16 in. W × 1/2 in. H profile: The low-profile cross-section keeps the raceway visually unobtrusive. It fits comfortably beneath chair-rail height or along door frames without projecting into traffic paths.
• Co-extruded latching hinge: The one-piece construction with integrated hinge allows you to snap cables in and re-route later without removing the raceway from the wall — useful when cabling changes are expected after initial install.
• Pre-applied adhesive backing: Adhesive backing lets you mount to drywall, painted block, or smooth tile without drilling. This is the right call for finished interior spaces where anchor holes would require patching.
• Non-metallic construction: Non-metallic material eliminates EMI/RFI concerns for sensitive low-voltage runs and avoids grounding requirements that complicate metallic raceway installs in some jurisdictions.
• 600V AC rated: Rated for 600V AC, so it meets NEC requirements for the voltage range covering virtually all low-voltage and Class 2 circuit wiring used in access control, IP camera, and AV cabling — no guesswork on code compliance.
• Fog White color: A standard neutral that coordinates with most commercial interior paint and trim, reducing the need for field painting or color-matching on visible runs.

Integration and Compatibility

The PN03L08FW is designed for use within the wire and cable management category alongside compatible Eclipse PN03 fittings — inside corners, outside corners, couplers, and end caps — for building complete raceway runs. It accommodates the conductor counts and bend radii typical of Cat5e/Cat6 patch runs, low-voltage control wiring, and coax up to its single-channel capacity. Pair it with a PoE switch closet run or a structured cabling layout feeding IP cameras, intercoms, or access readers in finished interior spaces. For IP camera drops in customer-facing areas where surface wiring must be tidy, this raceway keeps the run code-compliant and visually acceptable without ceiling tile access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long is each stick of the PN03L08FW?

A: Each piece is 8 feet (2.44 m) long. For longer runs, use Eclipse PN03 series couplers to join sections end-to-end.

Q: Does the PN03L08FW require drilling for installation?

A: No. It includes pre-applied adhesive backing for mount-to-wall installation without drilling. Mechanical fasteners can also be used for higher-load or code-required anchored installs.

Q: What voltage rating does the PN03L08FW carry?

A: It is rated for 600V AC, which covers the NEC range for Class 2 and low-voltage circuits including IP camera, access control, and AV cabling.

Q: What color is the PN03L08FW?

A: Fog White — a neutral commercial finish. Check Middle Atlantic for matching fittings in the same color.

Q: Can cables be added or rerouted after initial installation?

A: Yes. The co-extruded latching hinge design allows the raceway cover to be opened and re-closed without removing the base from the wall, making post-installation cable changes straightforward.

Jerry Tildsen

The PN03L08FW is the piece I spec on any finished-interior security or AV run where the GC has already painted and the owner will notice exposed cable. The 600V AC rating and non-metallic construction cover you on NEC Class 2 compliance without pulling in an electrician to ground a metal system, and the co-extruded hinge means the field tech can re-open and re-route without prying off a separate cover and scratching the wall.

Technical Highlights:

• 8 ft stick length: Fewer couplers per linear foot of run — on a 40 ft corridor, you are joining 5 sections instead of 20, which tightens up both install time and the finished appearance.
• 0.09 lb per stick: Adhesive holds reliably at this weight. You are not fighting the raceway off the wall mid-install or relying on construction adhesive supplements for a straight run.
• Single-channel, 13/16 in. × 1/2 in.: Right-sized for a single Cat6 drop or a pair of 18AWG control leads. If you need two or more independent circuits in the same run, plan for a wider PN03 variant or parallel runs — this channel is not designed to be stuffed.

Deployment Considerations:

• Adhesive backing performs best on clean, painted drywall or smooth block. Textured surfaces, unprimed drywall, or surfaces with previous adhesive residue will reduce bond — mechanical anchor at each end for those conditions.
• Single-channel means one cable bundle. If your run carries both a Cat6 data drop and a separate 18/2 power feed, route them in separate sticks or upgrade to a dual-channel raceway — mixing circuit types in one channel creates NEC separation issues.

This is the raceway I reach for on hotel corridor access-control reader drops and retail camera runs in finished showrooms — anywhere the wall finish matters as much as the cable path.