Middle Atlantic STL Wire Clip 1500 - 1500WC

Middle Atlantic 1500WC Steel Wire Clip for Overfloor Raceway

The 1500WC is a steel wire clip designed for the Middle Atlantic 1500 Series overfloor raceway system. Its purpose is straightforward: secure and organize conductors in place within the raceway channel, preventing movement and tangling during installation and service life. If you're running cable across raised floors or floor conduit in data centers, server rooms, or broadcast facilities, this clip is a practical component for maintaining cable routing discipline.

Overview

Middle Atlantic's 1500WC serves cable management teams that need to lock conductors into position within steel pancake overfloor raceway channels. The clip is manufactured from steel — chosen for its rigidity and durability under repeated cable insertions and repositioning. Not UL listed, but meets RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliance, making it suitable for regulated environments where material composition audits matter.

Key Features

• Steel construction: Rigid material that resists deformation when clamping conductors, so your cables stay where you route them — no creep or sagging within the raceway over months of operation.
• Pancake raceway compatibility: Designed for Middle Atlantic 1500 and 2600 steel pancake overfloor raceway channels, ensuring proper fit within the raceway slot without binding or gaps.
• Conductor holding function: Clips prevent conductors from shifting during cable pulls, thermal cycling, or vibration — a real issue in facilities with equipment relocation or where cables cross high-traffic zones.
• RoHS compliant: Material restrictions met, reducing regulatory documentation burden in facilities subject to environmental or procurement audits.
• US manufactured: Sourced and built in the United States, supporting supply chain reliability and shorter lead times for replacement stock.
• Simple, field-proven design: No moving parts, no fasteners to lose — install by pressing the clip into the raceway groove and securing your conductor bundle. Reversible for different cable bundle sizes.

Integration and Compatibility

The 1500WC integrates into Middle Atlantic's overfloor raceway ecosystem. It is compatible with both the 1500 and 2600 series steel pancake raceway channels. If you are installing or retrofitting cable pathways using these raceway types, order clips in sufficient quantity — a typical data center floor run may require clips every 12–18 inches depending on cable weight and routing angles. Stock extras; clips are consumable items and breakage during aggressive cable pulls is not uncommon.

What's in the Box

The 1500WC is supplied as a single wire clip. No mounting hardware, fasteners, or installation template is included — the clip installs directly into the raceway groove by hand pressure. If you need installation guidance, consult the Middle Atlantic 1500/2600 series raceway documentation for clip spacing and routing best practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the 1500WC UL listed?

A: No. The 1500WC is not UL listed. It is designed for cable organization and conductor support within the raceway channel, not for electrical isolation or safety-critical applications.

Q: What is the material of the 1500WC clip?

A: Steel. Steel construction provides rigidity and durability for holding conductors in place within the overfloor raceway without deformation.

Q: Is the 1500WC RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. The 1500WC meets RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliance requirements, making it suitable for regulated procurement environments.

Q: Which Middle Atlantic raceways does the 1500WC fit?

A: The 1500WC is compatible with Middle Atlantic 1500 and 2600 series steel pancake overfloor raceway channels.

Q: How many clips do I need for a typical cable run?

A: Typical spacing is every 12–18 inches depending on cable bundle weight and routing angles. Calculate your run length and order accordingly, plus spares for future cable additions or clip replacement.

James Everett

The 1500WC is a straightforward but essential piece of infrastructure cable management. When you're routing fiber, copper, or power across a raised floor in a data center or broadcast facility, the ability to lock conductors in place within the raceway prevents the chaos of spaghetti cable that drifts during thermal cycling or gets disturbed by maintenance work. Steel construction matters here — aluminum clips tend to work-harden and crack under repeated pressure from dense cable bundles. The 1500WC's steel clip sits permanently rigid, so you can confidently pull cable across it without worrying that it will flex or deform after six months of operation.

Technical Highlights:

• Steel material: Resists deformation under repeated conductor clamping and thermal stress, eliminating clip creep that can loosen cables over time.
• 1500 and 2600 series compatibility: Direct fit into Middle Atlantic pancake raceway grooves — no adapters or workarounds required. Proper engagement means no rattle or lateral movement of the clip itself.
• RoHS compliance: Eliminates material documentation burdens for facilities subject to environmental or procurement audits. A small detail that prevents compliance pushback during infrastructure refreshes.

Deployment Considerations:

• Stock extras beyond your calculated run length — clips are inexpensive and consumable. A misplaced hammer swing, aggressive cable pull, or field modification will snap a clip, and having spares on hand keeps your team from waiting for a replacement order.
• Don't rely on a single clip to hold heavy multi-pair cables — space clips every 12–18 inches depending on bundle weight. A single clip supporting a 50-pound cable run can fail if tensioned unevenly.

Deploy the 1500WC in any raised-floor or conduit installation where you need to prevent conductor drift — especially in high-vibration environments like broadcast machine rooms or where cable repositioning happens regularly during equipment changes.