Middle Atlantic NM TEE FO/CAT5 2800 Ivory - 2815FO

Middle Atlantic 2815FO Non-Metallic Tee Fitting for 2800 Series Uniduct

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 2815FO is a non-metallic tee fitting engineered specifically for the 2800 Series uniduct raceway system. If you're routing fiber optic or Cat5 runs through a structured surface-mount raceway and need a branch point, this fitting gives you a clean 90°/tee split without improvised cuts or exposed cable. It ships in ivory to match standard 2800 Series channel stock — keeping installations looking intentional rather than patched together.

The 2815FO is TAA-compliant, which matters in federal, state, or municipal AV and security deployments where procurement rules require Trade Agreements Act conformance. The PVC construction keeps the fitting lightweight and non-conductive, appropriate for low-voltage cable management environments where metallic fittings would introduce unnecessary grounding considerations.

Key Features

• TAA Compliant: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements — a hard gate for government and public-sector projects where non-compliant hardware gets flagged at procurement review.
• PVC (Non-Metallic) Construction: Eliminates grounding and corrosion concerns in low-voltage raceway runs. Lighter than metal fittings and easier to field-trim if needed.
• Up to 3.2 cm Maximum Cable Diameter: Accommodates standard fiber optic and Cat5/Cat6 bundle diameters without forcing tight bends that degrade signal integrity or stress cable jackets.
• Ivory Finish: Matches 2800 Series uniduct channel stock for a consistent appearance on exposed wall or ceiling runs — relevant in finished interior spaces where aesthetics are part of the scope.
• 2800 Series Compatibility: Designed to mate directly with Middle Atlantic's 2800 Series uniduct raceway system. Mixing fitting families in a raceway run is a common installation error that causes misaligned covers and exposed gaps — this fitting eliminates that risk within the 2800 ecosystem.
• Single-Pack Quantity: Sold individually, so you can order exactly the branch-point count your routing plan requires without overstocking fittings.

Integration & Compatibility

The 2815FO is designed for use within the Middle Atlantic 2800 Series non-metallic uniduct raceway family. It is listed as a universal tee fitting, appropriate for fiber optic (FO) and Cat5 cable routing applications. For structured cabling and network infrastructure runs in commercial security and AV installations, confirm your raceway channel size matches 2800 Series dimensions before ordering — fitting-to-channel mismatches are the most common cause of return requests on raceway accessories. For complete cable management solutions, pair with matching 2800 Series straight sections, elbows, and end caps to maintain a uniform system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the 2815FO TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The 2815FO is confirmed TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant, making it suitable for federal, state, and municipal projects with domestic sourcing requirements.

Q: What cable types does the 2815FO support?

A: The 2815FO is designed for fiber optic (FO) and Cat5 cable routing within the 2800 Series uniduct raceway. The maximum supported cable diameter is 3.2 cm.

Q: What raceway series is the 2815FO compatible with?

A: The 2815FO is specifically designed for the Middle Atlantic 2800 Series non-metallic uniduct raceway system. It is not confirmed compatible with other raceway families.

Q: What material is the 2815FO made from?

A: PVC (polyvinyl chloride) — a non-metallic, lightweight material suited for low-voltage cable management applications where metallic fittings are unnecessary.

Q: What color is the 2815FO, and does it match standard 2800 Series channel?

A: The 2815FO ships in ivory, matching the standard ivory finish of 2800 Series uniduct channel stock for a consistent installed appearance.

Karl Wilson

The 2815FO is a detail-level fitting — the kind of component that barely gets a line item in a bid but causes a callback when it's missing. The TAA-compliant PVC tee handles branch points in 2800 Series uniduct runs for fiber optic and Cat5 routing, and the 3.2 cm maximum cable diameter is the spec that matters most when you're bundling multiple Cat5 drops through a single raceway channel.

Technical Highlights:

• TAA Compliance: Confirmed for this SKU — covers you on any government or publicly funded installation where procurement requires Trade Agreements Act conformance without needing a separate compliance review on the fitting.
• 3.2 cm Max Cable Diameter: Sufficient for typical multi-drop Cat5/Cat6 or duplex fiber bundles in standard commercial runs. If you're consolidating more than 4–5 Cat6 runs through a single tee, verify bundle diameter before ordering to avoid fill-ratio issues at the fitting.
• PVC Non-Metallic Construction: No grounding considerations, no corrosion in humid mechanical rooms, and field-cuttable if you need to trim to fit a non-standard branch angle.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 2815FO is sold as a single unit — account for every branch point in your raceway layout before finalizing the order quantity. Raceway fittings are the most common line item underordered on first-pass BOM submittals.
• Confirm the entire raceway run uses 2800 Series components. Mixed-series fittings in a single run cause cover misalignment and exposed cable gaps at transition points — a common punch-list finding on final walkthrough.

This fitting is the right specification for finished interior spaces — corporate lobbies, government offices, healthcare corridors — where ivory uniduct runs need clean, matched branch points for structured cabling and low-voltage security wiring.