Middle Atlantic 40N2FWC Ivory NM Series Wire Retention Clip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 40N2FWC is an ivory-finish wire clip built for the 40N series of enclosures, giving integrators a dedicated cable retention point that keeps low-voltage runs organized instead of bundled loose against sheet metal edges. On a rack or enclosure build where dozens of conductors converge at a single termination point, a purpose-fit clip like the 40N2FWC is the difference between a dressed cable path you can service in five minutes and a tangle you have to unwind every time a technician needs to trace a run. It mounts directly to the 40N platform, so there's no adapting a generic clip to a mounting pattern it wasn't designed for. The ivory color is a deliberate spec, not an incidental detail — it matches the finish used across a specific segment of Middle Atlantic enclosures, so the hardware disappears into the installation rather than standing out as an obvious retrofit part.

Key Features

• Ivory Finish: Matches the color scheme of Middle Atlantic's lighter-finish enclosure lines, so the 40N2FWC blends into the installation instead of introducing a mismatched black clip against an ivory panel — a small detail that matters on visible or client-facing installs.
• 40N Series Fit: Engineered specifically for the 40N platform's mounting geometry, which means no field modification, drilling, or improvised zip-tie workaround to get wire retention where the enclosure design intends it.
• TAA Compliant: Clears Trade Agreements Act sourcing requirements, which matters directly for government, education, and federally funded integration projects where non-compliant hardware can disqualify an entire bid — even for a component as small as a wire clip.
• Dedicated Wire Management Function: Keeps cable bends controlled at the clip point, reducing strain on connectors and termination points inside the enclosure — a detail that pays off during future service work when someone has to open the rack and trace a specific run without disturbing the rest.

Integration & Compatibility

The 40N2FWC is built to pair with Middle Atlantic's 40N series enclosures — check your specific 40N model configuration before ordering to confirm clip placement and count needed for your cable volume. Because it's a mounting-specific accessory rather than a universal clamp, it won't fit non-40N Middle Atlantic platforms or third-party racks with different chassis geometry. If you're speccing out a full network video recorder or head-end rack build, wire management hardware like this is worth planning alongside your rack mounts and enclosures selection rather than an afterthought once cabling is already run. For anyone building out a structured cabling plan from scratch, it's worth reviewing a PoE and cabling planning guide before finalizing rack hardware — clip placement decisions are easier to make before conduit and patch panels are locked in. The 40N2FWC is sold as an individual component; verify quantity needs against your enclosure's cable count and 40N model documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the 40N2FWC TAA compliant?

A: Yes, the 40N2FWC is TAA compliant, which supports use on government and federally funded procurement projects.

Q: What color is the 40N2FWC?

A: The 40N2FWC ships in an ivory finish, matching Middle Atlantic's lighter-finish 40N series enclosures.

Q: Does the 40N2FWC fit any Middle Atlantic rack?

A: The 40N2FWC is designed specifically for the 40N series platform's mounting geometry and is not a universal fit across all Middle Atlantic enclosures.

Q: What does the 40N2FWC do inside a rack build?

A: It functions as a wire retention clip, securing and organizing cable runs at a fixed point inside the 40N enclosure.

Marty Allison

I spec the 40N2FWC when a build already lives on Middle Atlantic's 40N platform and the finish needs to stay ivory throughout — mixing a black clip into an otherwise ivory enclosure is the kind of detail a client notices on a walkthrough even if it never affects function.

Technical Highlights:

• Ivory Finish: Matches 40N series lighter-finish enclosures so hardware doesn't visually clash with the rack it's installed in.
• TAA Compliance: Clears sourcing requirements for government and federally funded contracts, which can otherwise disqualify an entire hardware list over one non-compliant part.
• 40N-Specific Mounting: Built to the 40N platform's geometry, so it installs without drilling or field-fitting.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your exact 40N enclosure model before ordering — this clip is platform-specific and won't cross-fit other Middle Atlantic series.
• Order clip quantity based on actual cable count at the termination point; under-ordering leads to a mixed-hardware wire path that undercuts the reason to spec a matching-finish clip in the first place.

Best fit: a client-facing equipment room built on Middle Atlantic 40N ivory enclosures where cable dressing and finish consistency both matter to the final walkthrough, particularly on TAA-restricted government or education contracts where the 40N2FWC's compliance status simplifies procurement.