Eaton B-Line series datacomm and low voltage support fasteners, 40 percent max fill based on TIA 569-B, Five foot space between supports, Red, 20 lbs, Advanced poylmer , 2.5", COM dangle cable support system
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Product Specs
- Application:
- Five foot space between supports
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Compliances:
- RoHS Compliant
- Load Capacity:
- 20 lb
- Product Diameter:
- 2.5 in
- Product Height:
- 2.5 in
- Product Weight:
- 20 lb
- Ring Size:
- 2.5 in
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Clamps & Supports
- Product Subgroup:
- Supports
- Product Type:
- COM dangle cable support system
- Product Details:
- COM dangle cable support system
- Product Color:
- Red
B-LINE BLCD8RD – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How many low voltage cables can a 2.5 inch B-Line BLCD8RD cable support ring hold?
The BLCD8RD is a 2.5 inch ring, and Eaton rates the bundle at 40 percent maximum fill based on TIA 569-B. So you size the bundle to fill no more than 40 percent of that 2.5 inch opening, not to jam it full. Overfilling is what deforms jacket and kills the bend radius on Cat 6 runs.
2) How far apart should I space B-Line BLCD8RD cable support rings on a horizontal run?
Five feet between supports is the spacing Eaton specifies for this red 2.5 inch dangle support. Holding that interval keeps the cable bundle from sagging between points, which is what pulls a run out of spec on long open-ceiling pathways.
3) What weight of cable bundle will a BLCD8RD support hold?
20 lb load capacity per support. For a typical open-ceiling data run that is well ahead of what a 2.5 inch bundle at 40 percent fill will weigh, but if you are hanging heavier coax or composite cable, count the bundle weight against the 20 lb figure and tighten your spacing.
4) Is the B-Line BLCD8RD cable support UL Listed for use in a commercial building?
UL Listed, and RoHS compliant. That matters on institutional and government jobs where the ceiling pathway gets inspected and every support component has to be a listed part rather than a field-improvised hanger.
5) Is the BLCD8RD made of metal or plastic?
Advanced polymer, not steel. That is why it is used for low voltage and datacomm bundles rather than conduit or pipe, and it is the reason there is no sharp metal edge riding against cable jacket at the support point.
6) Can I use a BLCD8RD dangle support for electrical conduit or just data cable?
Data and low voltage only. Eaton categorizes it as a datacomm and low voltage support fastener with a 2.5 inch ring and a 20 lb capacity, sized for cable bundles. Conduit and raceway need a rated metal strap or clamp instead.
7) What is the exact part number to order this red 2.5 inch Eaton B-Line cable support?
Order Eaton B-Line BLCD8RD. That covers the red 2.5 inch COM dangle cable support system version; the ring size and color are both baked into the part number, so if you need a different diameter or color for a separate system you are ordering a different BLCD number.
8) Why is this B-Line cable support red, and does the color mean anything?
The BLCD8RD is red, and on datacomm jobs colored supports are how crews keep systems separated overhead: one color for the data backbone, another for security or AV, so a tech tracing a run in a crowded ceiling can see which pathway is which without pulling tile.
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Does the B-LINE BLCD8RD come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE BLCD8RD is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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