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When it comes to low voltage and data communcations, IDEAL offers a full line of tools and accessories with access to expert customer support.

The IDEAL Feed-Thru Solution

IDEAL’s complete Feed-Thru Solution offers data terminations that are fast, simple and reliable.

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STEP 1: Strip Cable

Use the PrepPRO® Stripper to cleanly score the cable jacket without nicking inner conductors. Just insert cable and spin!

A blue Ethernet cable with a transparent RJ45 plug shows exposed, color-coded wires, positioned beside a large blue circled number 2 on a white background.

STEP 2: Insert & Verify

Align conductors and feed into the single-piece RJ45 connectors – you’ll be able to verify the wires are in the correct order prior to crimping.

A person grips an IDEAL FT-45 crimp tool with blue handles while crimping an RJ45 connector on a blue Ethernet cable; a bold blue circled number 3 appears on the left to denote step three in a procedure.

STEP 3: Crimp

Finally, use the FT-45™ tool to crimp and cleanly shear the conductor ends with one squeeze.

The Result:

The ability to feed conductors through the connector allows you to verify they are in the correct sequence prior to crimping, virtually eliminating errors. The FT-45 tool cleanly trims the conductors flush, ensuring consistent connections every time.

Absolute Accuracy, Everytime.

The FT-45® Feed-Thru crimp tool is your ideal companion for effortless crimping of RJ45 connectors with clean cut cable ends. Count on reliable connections every time.

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Feed-Thru RJ45 Installation 3-Piece Kit

Make your next CAT5e, CAT6 and CAT6a install easier using an all-in-one FT-45® datacom kit. Designed for fast, professional-grade CAT5e, CAT6, and CAT6a terminations on twisted pair cable with feed-thru, shielded, and standard RJ45 connectors.

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Feed-Thru RJ45 Connectors

  • Verify the conductors are in the correct order before crimping
  • Single piece construction for fast, easy installation
  • 3-Prong gold plated contacts improve wire penetration & stability
  • Use with FT-45® tool to precisely trims wires flush with the end of the connector
  • Available in unshielded and shielded RJ45 connectors for CAT5e, CAT6 and CAT6a cable
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Data Cable / RJ45 LCD Wiremapper

This essential tool is designed for testing twisted pair cables like CAT5e, CAT6, and CAT6a. The bright, backlit LCD screen shows Pass/Fail status and detailed pin-by-pin errors including shorts, opens, mis-wires, and split pairs.

Enhance Existing Technologies and Provide a Foundation for Tomorrow

Designed for professionals, our datacom connectors, tools and testers offer an integrated approach to cut, strip, terminate and test a wide variety of low-voltage and PoE applications including data networks, security applications, and A/V systems.

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