Ideal Industries 85-385 Cat6a Cat6 Feed-through RJ45

Product Description

The IDEAL INDUSTRIES 85-385 is an unshielded feed-through RJ45 connector designed for use with Cat6A and Cat6 cabling. Feed-through connectors allow the installer to push conductors completely through the connector body before trimming, which improves pair alignment and reduces termination errors. This style of modular plug is a standard tool in low-voltage data cabling work and is installed by network technicians, low-voltage electricians, and structured cabling professionals during new installations and service calls alike.

The 85-385 is suited for terminating Cat6A and Cat6 unshielded twisted pair cable in residential, commercial, and light industrial structured cabling systems. Typical applications include patch cord fabrication, horizontal cable runs, and workstation drops where a field-terminated RJ45 connection is required. The feed-through design is particularly useful in high-volume termination environments where speed and consistency matter.

Key Features

• Feed-through design allows conductors to pass fully through the plug body for easier alignment before trimming
• Compatible with both Cat6A and Cat6 unshielded twisted pair cable
• Standard RJ45 form factor for use with common crimp tooling
• Unshielded construction appropriate for standard UTP cabling environments
• Sold individually, one connector per unit

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style field-termination connector for Cat6A and Cat6 unshielded twisted pair structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed low-voltage technicians or structured cabling professionals. A compatible RJ45 crimp tool rated for feed-through style connectors is required. De-energize any active network equipment at the termination point before making connections. Follow TIA-568 wiring standards for pair termination sequence and maintain minimum untwist lengths to preserve Cat6A performance ratings.