Panduit FRSPJC26LYL Fiber Routing Spill-Over Junction Cover, 6x4, Yellow
Overview
The Panduit FRSPJC26LYL is a 6x4 FiberRunner® spill-over junction cover designed to fully enclose fiber runs through spill-over junction transitions in data centers and telco central offices. Where a bare spill-over junction leaves cable exposed at the point where runs change planes or direction, this cover snaps directly onto the channel base and closes the gap — keeping fiber protected, bend-radius compliant, and visually organized in the same yellow color scheme as the surrounding FiberRunner infrastructure. The hinged design means you are not committing to a disassembly event every time you need to add or reroute a circuit.
Built from polycarbonate/ABS, the FRSPJC26LYL delivers the structural rigidity expected in raised-floor and overhead cable management environments without adding unnecessary weight to the tray system. The 9-inch width (228.6 mm) and 4.7-inch height (119.4 mm) are sized specifically for the 6x4 FiberRunner channel, so fitment is exact with no shimming or field modification required.
Key Features
- Snap-On Channel Base Attachment: The cover seats directly onto the 6x4 FiberRunner channel base without tools — critical in dense data center environments where technician time at height or in confined overhead troughs is expensive. No hardware to drop, no stripped fasteners.
- Hinged Access Panel: The hinged feature allows cable additions or removals without pulling the cover entirely — you open, work, close. In a live environment where neighboring fiber runs cannot be disturbed, this is the right design; a fully removable cover in a tight tray stack creates unnecessary risk of adjacent-run damage.
- Polycarbonate/ABS Construction: This material combination provides impact resistance and dimensional stability under the thermal cycling common in data center hot/cold aisle configurations. It holds its shape and snap-fit geometry across the service life of the installation.
- 9-inch (228.6 mm) Width, 4.7-inch (119.4 mm) Height: These dimensions are matched to the 6x4 FiberRunner channel — width and height tolerances are engineered for a secure snap fit, not a field approximation. Confirm your existing channel is 6x4 before ordering; this cover does not fit 2x4 or 4x4 channel sizes.
- Yellow Color for System Continuity: FiberRunner installations use color to designate cable type or routing zone. Matching yellow covers across channel, fittings, and junction components eliminates visual ambiguity during moves, adds, and changes — especially in multi-tenant or shared-colo environments where color discipline matters for rapid fault isolation.
- UL Listed to 2024 Optical Fiber Cable Routing Assemblies: UL 2024 listing means the assembly has been independently tested for use in optical fiber cable routing — relevant when your data center build requires component-level listing documentation for AHJ sign-off or insurance compliance. This is not a generic listing; it is specific to fiber routing assemblies.
- Telcordia GR-63-CORE NEBS Level 3 Compliance: GR-63-CORE Level 3 is the environmental stress test standard for network equipment in central office environments — covering seismic zone 4, thermal, airflow, and altitude criteria. If you are deploying in a carrier-class central office or any facility that mandates NEBS Level 3 components, this cover meets that bar out of the box.
- RoHS Compliant: Meets EU RoHS directive — relevant for international deployments or enterprise sustainability reporting that requires hazardous substance documentation on installed components.
- Designed for Data Centers and Telco Central Offices: The application scope is deliberate. This is not a general-purpose cable tray cover; it is engineered and rated for the thermal, structural, and compliance environment of critical infrastructure spaces.
Integration & Compatibility
The FRSPJC26LYL is designed for use specifically with the Panduit FiberRunner 6x4 channel system and is used in conjunction with the 2x2 spill-over junction. It is not a universal fitting — the snap-on geometry and dimensions are keyed to 6x4 fiber routing channel components. When planning a complete FiberRunner run, pair this cover with the correct spill-over junction base; the cover alone does not create the junction, it encloses it. For extended runs requiring bend radius control, complementary FiberRunner fittings including elbows, tees, and reducers are available in the same product family. Review your data center cable management plan to confirm channel sizing before ordering — substituting a different channel size requires a different cover SKU.
What's in the Box
- 1x Panduit FRSPJC26LYL FiberRunner Spill-Over Junction Cover, 6x4, Yellow
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What channel size does the FRSPJC26LYL fit?
A: The FRSPJC26LYL is sized for the 6x4 FiberRunner channel. It does not fit 2x4 or 4x4 FiberRunner channel sizes. Confirm your existing channel dimensions before ordering.
Q: Does the FRSPJC26LYL require tools or hardware to install?
A: No. The cover snaps directly onto the channel base without tools or fasteners. The hinged design also allows cable access without full cover removal.
Q: Is the FRSPJC26LYL compliant with NEBS Level 3 requirements?
A: Yes. The FRSPJC26LYL meets the applicable tests in Telcordia GR-63-CORE Network Equipment Building Systems Level 3, making it suitable for carrier-class central office environments requiring NEBS-rated components.
Q: Is the FRSPJC26LYL RoHS compliant?
A: Yes. The FRSPJC26LYL is RoHS compliant, meeting EU hazardous substance restrictions. This is relevant for international deployments or enterprise sustainability documentation requirements.
Q: What is the UL listing on the FRSPJC26LYL?
A: The FRSPJC26LYL is UL Listed to UL 2024, the standard for Optical Fiber Cable Routing Assemblies. This listing supports AHJ approval and compliance documentation for data center and telco facility builds.
Q: What is the package quantity for the FRSPJC26LYL?
A: Each order unit contains 1 cover. Carton quantity is 5 units per carton for project-quantity purchasing.
The FRSPJC26LYL comes up regularly in data center structured cabling projects where the FiberRunner 6x4 system is already specified and the designer needs every fitting — including spill-over junction covers — to carry the same UL 2024 listing and NEBS Level 3 compliance as the channel itself. That compliance continuity is the spec that actually matters on a carrier-class build; a non-listed cover in a listed assembly can complicate AHJ sign-off even when the cover is functionally correct.
Technical Highlights:
- Hinged Cover Design: Field access without full cover removal — in a live data center trough with adjacent runs, pulling a cover entirely risks disturbing neighboring fiber. The hinge keeps the cover captive and the adjacent cables undisturbed during MACs.
- 9 x 4.7 in. (228.6 x 119.4 mm) Envelope: These are not approximate fits — they are dimensioned to the 6x4 FiberRunner channel geometry. The snap-on retention relies on exact channel width; ordering the wrong cover size results in a loose or non-fitting assembly, not a functional workaround.
- Polycarbonate/ABS Material: Holds snap-fit geometry across the thermal cycling of hot/cold aisle environments. Unlike softer plastics that creep under sustained compression, this material combination maintains the retention force that keeps the cover seated in a high-vibration raised-floor or overhead tray environment.
Deployment Considerations:
- This cover is used in conjunction with the 2x2 spill-over junction — the junction base is a separate component. Do not expect the cover alone to create the spill-over transition; verify the junction base is part of your BOM before the cover ships.
- The yellow color is specific to the FiberRunner yellow product line. If your installation uses FiberRunner in a different color designation (blue for OS2, orange for OM1/OM2, aqua for OM3/OM4), you will need the matching color SKU — the FRSPJC26LYL is yellow only.
For Tier 1 carrier central office builds and enterprise data centers where the FiberRunner 6x4 system is the specified fiber management infrastructure, the FRSPJC26LYL is the correct completion component at spill-over junction points — particularly where NEBS Level 3 and UL 2024 documentation must follow every fitting through the as-built records.
