Panduit UCCAD-C130 Universal Cable Clip, Angled Cable Down
Overview
The Panduit UCCAD-C130 is an adjustable angled edge clip engineered for organized, secure cable routing on structural frames — most notably for PV cable management on solar panel arrays. Designed to mount perpendicular to the frame edge with the cable exiting downward, the UCCAD-C130 (often searched as UCCAD C130) grips frame stock ranging from 1.0–3.0 mm thick and 20–35 mm wide, while accommodating cable diameters between 6.5 and 7.5 mm. Sold in packs of 100, with a carton quantity of 1,000, it scales efficiently for large installations without per-unit ordering overhead.
Made from UV-stabilized, weather-resistant black acetal, this clip is built for long-term outdoor exposure — the kind of environment where standard plastics discolor, become brittle, and fail within a few seasons. If you're routing PV conductors across a rooftop array or mounting cabling along an exposed structural member, material selection here matters more than it might appear. The UCCAD-C130 is RoHS compliant, making it suitable for projects with environmental materials requirements.
Key Features
- Adjustable edge-clip design (frames 20–35 mm wide, 1.0–3.0 mm thick): A single clip SKU covers a meaningful range of structural frame profiles. Rather than stocking multiple clip variants for different extrusion sizes, one UCCAD-C130 population handles the variation you'll encounter across most commercial solar racking systems and light-gauge structural members.
- Teeth-locking latch: Once seated, the ratcheting teeth prevent the clip from walking or rattling loose under vibration, wind load, or thermal cycling. On rooftop installations where re-accessing clipped cables means another trip to the roof, a lock-in-place mechanism is the difference between a one-time installation and a recurring maintenance call.
- Cable diameter range 6.5–7.5 mm: Sized for standard PV wire gauges (typically 10 AWG or 12 AWG with weatherproof jacketing). Confirm your specific conductor O.D. before ordering — this clip is not designed for smaller control-wire bundles or larger multi-conductor runs.
- Angled, cable-down orientation: The perpendicular mount with downward cable exit is the correct geometry for underside routing along horizontal racking rails — it keeps cables from pooling water at the entry point and maintains consistent wire routing direction across the array without forcing bends.
- UV-stabilized weather-resistant acetal (black): Acetal (polyoxymethylene) has substantially better UV and moisture resistance than standard nylon or polypropylene cable tie mounts. The black pigment also adds UV block. On a south-facing rooftop array in direct sun, clip material longevity directly affects re-work costs over a 20–25 year panel lifecycle.
- Accommodates up to 2 PV cables: Two conductors (positive and negative home run, or two strings) can be retained in a single clip, halving the clip count needed for a typical string-pair run along a rail.
- RoHS compliant: Meets Restriction of Hazardous Substances requirements — relevant for commercial projects, municipal installations, or any scope-of-work with materials compliance documentation requirements.
- Pack of 100 (MOQ 10, carton 1,000): The 100-unit pack quantity keeps project-level orders manageable; the 1,000-unit carton supports high-volume installs. Minimum order quantity of 10 units allows smaller pilots or fill orders without committing to full cartons.
Integration & Compatibility
The UCCAD-C130 is designed for use with the UCCCDL-X130 (included per evidence), which provides a complementary cable-down locking configuration. The clip's frame-width range of 20–35 mm is compatible with most standard aluminum solar panel racking extrusions used in residential and commercial flat and pitched roof systems. Verify your specific racking profile's flange width and thickness before committing to a large run — the 1.0–3.0 mm frame thickness range covers most light-gauge aluminum extrusions but will not fit heavy structural steel or thick-wall channels.
For broader cable management needs across a project — including conduit clips, cable ties, and binding straps — the Panduit wire routing and management line offers coordinated hardware in compatible material grades. For the full Panduit catalog including cable tie mounts, edge clips, and routing accessories, browse the complete Panduit product line. If this project also involves structured cabling or low-voltage wire management inside an enclosure, review wire management accessories for panel and rack applications.
What's in the Box
- 100x Panduit UCCAD-C130 Universal Cable Clip, Angled Cable Down (black UV acetal)
- Includes UCCCDL-X130
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What cable diameter range does the UCCAD-C130 support?
A: The UCCAD-C130 accommodates cable outer diameters from 6.5 to 7.5 mm. This range covers standard PV wire gauges (10 AWG and 12 AWG with weatherproof jacketing) used in most residential and commercial solar installations. Verify your conductor O.D. before ordering — it is not intended for smaller control cables or larger bundled runs.
Q: What frame sizes is the UCCAD-C130 compatible with?
A: The clip accepts frame stock with a thickness of 1.0–3.0 mm and a frame width of 20–35 mm. This covers most standard light-gauge aluminum solar panel racking extrusions. It will not fit heavy structural steel flanges or thick-wall channels outside that thickness range.
Q: How many PV cables can one UCCAD-C130 clip hold?
A: The UCCAD-C130 can accommodate up to 2 PV cables simultaneously. This allows a single clip to retain both conductors of a string pair (positive and negative), reducing the total clip count required for a complete installation.
Q: Is the UCCAD-C130 rated for outdoor or UV-exposed installations?
A: Yes. The UCCAD-C130 is manufactured from UV-stabilized, weather-resistant black acetal (polyoxymethylene). Acetal provides better long-term UV and moisture resistance than standard nylon or polypropylene plastics, making it appropriate for direct-exposure rooftop and outdoor solar installations.
Q: Is the UCCAD-C130 RoHS compliant?
A: Yes. The UCCAD-C130 meets RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) requirements. This is relevant for commercial, municipal, or government projects that require materials compliance documentation.
Q: What is the package quantity for the UCCAD-C130?
A: The UCCAD-C130 is sold in packs of 100, with a minimum order quantity of 10 units. Full cartons contain 1,000 clips, making it straightforward to scale orders for large solar array installations.
The UCCAD-C130 is a detail that experienced solar integrators stop overlooking after their first callback for a loose conductor on a rooftop array. The teeth-locking latch is the spec I look at first on any edge clip — without positive retention, thermal cycling between dawn and peak afternoon temps (30°C+ swing on a dark rooftop surface) will walk an unlocked clip off the rail edge within a couple of seasons. The 6.5–7.5 mm cable diameter window is sized right for standard 10 AWG PV wire in most string inverter and microinverter installations.
Technical Highlights:
- Teeth-locking latch: Prevents clip migration under vibration and thermal cycling — a direct reliability factor on rooftop arrays where re-access costs are non-trivial.
- Frame compatibility range (20–35 mm wide, 1.0–3.0 mm thick): Covers the majority of aluminum solar racking profiles without requiring multiple SKUs, simplifying procurement for multi-row or multi-tilt installations.
- UV-stabilized acetal construction: Acetal's UV and moisture resistance profile extends service life significantly versus standard nylon, which matters on a 20–25 year panel lifecycle where clip replacement means re-accessing every mount point on the array.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 6.5–7.5 mm cable range is specific — measure your conductor O.D. before ordering at volume. PV wire with oversized jacketing or bundled pairs may exceed the upper limit.
- Dual-cable capacity (up to 2 PV cables per clip) cuts hardware count in half on string-pair runs, but confirm both conductors together do not exceed the clip's retention geometry at the upper cable diameter.
The UCCAD-C130 is best matched to commercial rooftop solar installations using standard aluminum racking where long-term UV exposure, thermal movement, and access difficulty make clip material and retention mechanism the deciding factors over initial hardware cost.
