Panduit T45EEIW Pan-Way T-45 Entrance End Fitting with Conduit Knockouts
Overview
The Panduit T45EEIW is a surface raceway entrance end fitting designed for the Pan-Way T-45 raceway system — the transition point where low-voltage, fiber optic, or power cabling enters the raceway channel from a ceiling or wall penetration. At 5.71" wide and 2.86" tall, this fitting caps the open end of a T-45 run and includes pre-scored knockouts sized for 1/2", 3/4", 1", and 1-1/4" conduit, so you can bring conduit-fed cable directly into the raceway without cutting custom holes on site. This is the T45EEIW — the entrance variant, not a standard end cap — which means it's built specifically for the point where conductors transition from in-wall or overhead conduit into the surface-mounted raceway.
Pan-Way surface raceway systems are a go-to for perimeter cable management in environments where in-wall routing isn't practical: tenant fit-outs, camera installations on CMU block, access control wiring in leased spaces, or any job where you need a professional, code-compliant cable pathway without opening finished walls. The T45EEIW closes that loop at the entry point.
Key Features
- Pre-Scored Conduit Knockouts (1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4"): Four knockout sizes are built into the fitting, covering the conduit sizes used in the vast majority of low-voltage and power drops. You punch out the size you need on site — no drilling, no field fabrication. If your conduit run terminates at the raceway, this is the fitting that makes that junction clean and professional.
- T-45 System Compatibility: Sized and profiled to mate with the Panduit Pan-Way T-45 raceway channel — 145mm (5.71") wide, 72.6mm (2.86") tall. If you're already running T-45 base and cover on the job, this fitting integrates without modification or adapters.
- PVC Construction: The fitting is molded in PVC, which is standard for surface raceway fittings in commercial interiors. PVC handles the mechanical demands of a static fitting application, is easy to cut if trimming is needed, and matches the material of the raceway channel itself for consistent thermal expansion behavior — relevant in spaces with significant temperature swings.
- Off-White (Blanc Cassé) Color: The finish is off-white (manufacturer designation: blanc cassé), which blends with standard commercial drywall and ceiling tile environments. If you're painting the raceway to match a specific wall color, PVC takes latex paint acceptably with a light scuff and primer.
- CE and RoHS Compliant: The T45EEIW meets CE marking requirements and RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directives — relevant for projects with environmental compliance specifications or European-standard installations. RoHS compliance means the fitting is free of the six regulated hazardous substances (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB, PBDE).
- Ceiling or Wall Entry: The knockout pattern supports entry from above (ceiling drop) or from the side (wall penetration), giving you flexibility in how the conduit approaches the raceway without needing a different fitting for each orientation.
- Single-Unit Packaging, 10-Unit Carton: Sold individually (package quantity: 1), with a carton quantity of 10 — useful for ordering by the box on larger projects with multiple raceway runs where you need an entrance fitting at each conduit termination point.
Integration & Compatibility
The T45EEIW is a component fitting within the Panduit Pan-Way T-45 surface raceway system. It installs at the end of a T-45 raceway run where cable transitions from conduit into the channel. The fitting does not mate with T-70 or other Pan-Way channel widths — confirm your existing raceway is T-45 series before ordering. Competitor cross-references include the Wiremold 2310A-WH and Hubbell HBLALU3810B1 for shops comparing across brands, though dimensional fit should be verified independently before substituting.
Typical applications include security camera cable management, access control wiring, AV distribution runs, and any perimeter low-voltage pathway where a conduit-to-surface-raceway transition is required. The fitting accommodates fiber optic, Cat6, and standard power cable routing — the knockout sizes cover the conduit used for all three in commercial installations.
What's in the Box
- 1x Panduit T45EEIW Pan-Way T-45 Entrance End Fitting (off-white, with conduit knockouts)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What conduit sizes do the knockouts on the T45EEIW support?
A: The T45EEIW includes pre-scored knockouts for 1/2", 3/4", 1", and 1-1/4" conduit, covering the most common low-voltage and power conduit sizes used in commercial installations. You punch out the size you need on site.
Q: Is the T45EEIW compatible with T-70 or other Pan-Way raceway widths?
A: No. The T45EEIW is designed specifically for the T-45 raceway channel, which measures 145mm (5.71") wide and 72.6mm (2.86") tall. It will not mate with T-70 or other Pan-Way channel sizes. Confirm your existing raceway is T-45 series before ordering.
Q: What color is the T45EEIW?
A: The fitting is off-white (manufacturer designation: blanc cassé), consistent with the standard Pan-Way T-45 raceway color for commercial interior installations.
Q: Does the T45EEIW meet any compliance standards?
A: Yes. The T45EEIW is CE marked and RoHS compliant, meaning it meets European CE requirements and is free of the six RoHS-regulated hazardous substances.
Q: Can the T45EEIW be used for ceiling entry as well as wall entry?
A: Yes. The knockout configuration supports conduit entry from both the ceiling (overhead drop) and the wall (side penetration), giving you flexibility without needing a different fitting for each orientation.
Q: How many units come in a carton, and is the T45EEIW sold individually?
A: The T45EEIW is sold individually (package quantity: 1). Cartons contain 10 units, which is useful for larger projects requiring entrance fittings at multiple raceway termination points.
The T45EEIW is one of those fittings that looks trivial until you're on a job and need to bring a 3/4" EMT drop cleanly into a surface raceway run — and you realize you need exactly this, not a standard end cap. The four built-in knockout sizes (1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4") mean you're covered for virtually every conduit size a low-voltage or power drop will use in a commercial interior, and the 5.71" width (145mm) matches the T-45 channel exactly so the transition looks intentional, not improvised.
Technical Highlights:
- Four Conduit Knockouts: Pre-scored for 1/2", 3/4", 1", and 1-1/4" conduit — punch out what you need on site. Eliminates field drilling and keeps the fitting clean.
- Dimensional Precision: At 145mm wide × 72.6mm tall (5.71" × 2.86"), this fitting is dimensioned to close the T-45 channel end with no gaps, no shimming, and no field modification to the raceway profile.
- RoHS + CE Compliance: Meaningful on projects with EU-standard environmental specs or public-sector bids that require RoHS documentation — both are satisfied out of the box.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify your raceway is T-45 series before ordering — this fitting will not mate with T-70 or other Pan-Way channel widths. Mixing raceway families is the most common fitment error on multi-run jobs.
- The off-white PVC color matches standard T-45 channel stock, but if the installation requires painting, scuff and prime the PVC surface first — bare PVC resists adhesion without prep, and a peeling painted fitting on a finished wall is a callback you don't want.
The T45EEIW is the right call on tenant improvement and security camera deployments where conduit drops from above terminate into surface-mounted T-45 raceway along perimeter walls — specifically where a finished, professional-looking conduit-to-raceway junction is required and field fabrication isn't an option.
