Ideal Industries 85-368 Shielded Feedthrough Cat6a Cat6 Cat5e

Product Description

The IDEAL INDUSTRIES 85-368 is a shielded feedthrough connector designed for inline termination of Cat6a, Cat6, and Cat5e ethernet cables. Feedthrough connectors allow a technician to join two cable ends without re-terminating to a patch panel or keystone jack, maintaining signal continuity across the splice point. The shielded construction helps reduce electromagnetic interference, making this connector appropriate for installations in environments with moderate to high EMI exposure. Low-voltage cabling technicians and structured wiring installers are the primary trades that deploy this type of fitting.

This connector is suited for residential and light commercial structured cabling projects where an inline splice or cable extension is needed on a Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat6a horizontal run. Typical scenarios include extending a run that falls short of its destination, repairing a damaged cable segment, or making a clean pass-through connection at a wall or enclosure penetration. The shielded design supports both shielded and grounded cabling systems where shield continuity is required.

Key Features

• Compatible with Cat6a, Cat6, and Cat5e ethernet cable categories
• Shielded construction reduces EMI and RFI interference on the cable run
• Feedthrough design enables inline splicing without a patch panel
• Single-unit packaging allows targeted replacement or small-quantity installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style inline connector for Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a shielded ethernet cable installations in structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by low-voltage cabling technicians following TIA-568 structured cabling standards. Ensure the cable run is de-energized and PoE switches are disconnected before handling the connector. For shielded installations, verify that the shield is properly bonded at both ends of the run to avoid ground loops. Avoid sharp bends at the connector body that could degrade signal performance or damage the cable jacket.