Platinum Tools 106205 Shielded RJ45 Cat6 2-piece Connector

Product Description

The PLATINUM TOOLS 106205 is a shielded two-piece RJ45 (8P8C) modular connector designed for Cat6 structured cabling installations. The two-piece design simplifies field termination by allowing the conductor insert to be loaded and dressed separately before seating into the plug body, reducing termination errors on the bench or in the field. The integrated shielding helps maintain signal integrity and reduces electromagnetic interference in environments where cable runs pass near motors, conduit, or other noise sources. Licensed electricians, low-voltage technicians, and data cabling contractors are the typical installers for this connector type.

This connector is suited for terminating shielded Cat6 patch cables, equipment drops, and horizontal runs in both commercial and residential structured wiring systems. It is appropriate for use in server rooms, network closets, industrial control environments, and anywhere shielded Cat6 cabling is specified. The 8P8C configuration supports standard Ethernet wiring schemes used in 1000BASE-T and 10GBASE-T applications where shielded infrastructure is required.

Key Features

• Shielded RJ45 (8P8C) plug provides EMI protection for Cat6 cable runs
• Two-piece construction allows conductor loading before final plug assembly, improving field accuracy
• Cat6 rated for high-speed data transmission up to 250 MHz
• Compatible with standard RJ45 crimp tooling used in low-voltage data work

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style field-termination connector for shielded Cat6 cables in standard structured cabling installations following TIA-568 wiring practices.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified low-voltage technician or licensed electrician following TIA-568 standards for structured cabling. Verify that the cable jacket, drain wire, and foil shield are properly prepared and that the shield is bonded at the termination point per system design requirements. Use a crimp tool rated for shielded RJ45 connectors to ensure proper contact seating and shell closure. De-energize any active equipment at the patch panel or switch port before terminating or reseating connectors.