Platinum Tools - 106280 - Cat8 Shielded Toolless Keystone Jack with Shutter

Product Overview

The Platinum Tools Cat8 Keystone with Shutter is a toolless shielded keystone connector designed to make Ethernet cable termination faster and easier. It supports oversized and standard cables from Cat5e through Cat8, allowing installers to strip, align, trim, and snap the keystone closed without using a special punch down tool.

Key Configuration

Product Type: Cat8 Keystone with Shutter | Termination Type: Toolless Snap-Close Design | Cable Support: Cat8, Cat7, Cat6A, Cat6, Cat5e | Wire Support: Solid or Stranded 26 to 23 AWG | Insulation Diameter: 0.032in to 0.057in | Cable OD: 0.197in to 0.390in | Country of Origin: Taiwan

Key Features

 · Toolless snap-close design simplifies cable termination

 · No special punch down tool is required for installation

 · Compatible with Cat8, Cat7, Cat6A, Cat6, and Cat5e cables

 · Supports solid or stranded conductors from 26 to 23 AWG

 · 50 micron gold plated contacts support reliable conductivity and durability

 · Plenum rated, UL compliant, and RoHS compliant

 · Supports cable outer diameters from 0.197in to 0.390in

Technical Context

This Cat8 keystone with shutter is designed for structured cabling installations where high-performance termination, cable compatibility, and clean port protection are important. Its insulation diameter range of 0.032in to 0.057in and cable outer diameter range of 0.197in to 0.390in make it suitable for a wide range of standard and oversized Ethernet cables.

Installation Notes

Strip the cable jacket, separate the pairs, align the conductors into the correct slots, trim any excess, and snap the keystone closed to complete the termination. The toolless design helps reduce installation time and avoids the need for a separate punch down tool.