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Eaton 3-Port Decorator Modular Mounting Strap, TPE

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Eaton 3-Port Decorator Modular Mounting Strap, TPE

The Eaton 3-Port Decorator Modular Mounting Strap is a flush mount modular mounting strap insert built for commercial and residential communications applications. Molded from thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and rated 15 A at 120/277 V, this three-way, single-pole Decorator-style strap accepts 110 style, type F cable through screw-type connectors and is cULus Listed for a 0 to 40 °C operating temperature range. It is engineered to give installers a clean, flush-mount modular platform for grouping communications inserts behind a single Decorator wallplate.

Key Features

  • Flush Mount Design: Flush mount modular construction delivers a clean, low-profile Decorator-style installation.
  • Three-Way Configuration: Accommodates three modular inserts for flexible commercial and residential communications wiring layouts.
  • Durable TPE Construction: Molded from thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), suited to a 0 to 40 °C operating temperature range.
  • Screw Connector Type: Screw-type connections simplify termination of 110 style, type F cable.
  • Electrical Rating: Rated 15 A at 120/277 V for dependable performance.
  • Single-Pole Device: Single-pole mounting strap insert compatible with modular Decorator-style wiring devices.
  • Product Width: 4.1 in, sized for standard wallplate and mounting strap compatibility.

Certifications & Compliance

  • cULus Listed

Technical Specifications

  • Warranty: Refer to warranty document.
  • Department: Electrical

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Communications Wiring
  • Residential Communications Installations
  • Modular Wiring Device Systems
  • Decorator-Style Wallplate Assemblies
  • Renovation and New Construction Projects

Why Eaton?

Eaton builds this mounting strap from thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) to hold up across a 0 to 40 °C operating range while supporting reliable, code-compliant communications wiring in commercial and residential settings. Backed by cULus Listing and a 15 A, 120/277 V rating, the Decorator-style flush mount design gives electrical professionals a dependable modular platform for grouping three communications inserts behind a single wallplate, simplifying both installation and future device changes.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Mounting Method:
Flush
Amperage Rating:
15A
Voltage Rating:
120/277V
Application:
Commercial, residential communications
Design Type:
Flush mount modular
Number of ways:
Three-way
Warranty:
Refer to warranty document.
Product Style:
Decorator
Cable Type:
110 style, type F
Certifications:
cULus Listed
Number Of Poles:
Single-pole
Product Width:
4.1 in
Device Type:
Mounting strap insert
Operating Temperature:
0 to 40 °C
Product Material:
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
Connector Type:
Screw
Wire Type:
110 style
Product Type:
Mounting Strap
Department:
Electrical
Configuration:
Decorator
Connection Type:
Screw
Listing:
cULus
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Product Subgroup:
Wiring Devices

Eaton 5523-5EV – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will this Eaton mounting strap fit a standard Decorator (GFCI-style) wallplate?
It is built to the Decorator configuration and measures 4.1 in in width, so it drops behind a standard single-gang Decorator opening wallplate. If your plate is toggle or duplex style, it won't work; you need a Decorator/rocker opening.
2) What kind of cable terminates on the Eaton 3-port Decorator strap?
110 style, type F cable, landed through screw-type connectors. If your low-voltage runs are punchdown-only modules or keystone snap-ins, confirm your jacks match the screw termination before you order.
3) I need a mounting strap for a communications jack installation - is the Pass & Seymour 326W a substitute for the Eaton 5523-5EV?
They are not interchangeable for that job. The Eaton 5523-5EV in ivory is a mounting strap insert built for commercial and residential communications wiring, accepting 110 style, type F cable through screw connectors and carrying three modular inserts in a Decorator opening. The Pass & Seymour 326W is described as a box-mounted wiring device mounting strap, not a modular communications insert carrier. For a jack field behind a Decorator plate, the Eaton strap is the correct part.
4) Is this Eaton communications strap rated for a commercial 277V circuit environment?
The strap carries a 15A rating at 120/277V and is cULus Listed, which covers it for commercial as well as residential communications work. It is a single-pole device, not a line-voltage switch or receptacle.
5) Can the Eaton 3-port Decorator strap go in an unconditioned space like a garage or attic?
Its listed operating range is 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 F), so conditioned interior spaces are fine. An unheated attic or an uninsulated garage routinely swings outside that band, and the TPE body is not rated for it.
6) What is the difference between the Eaton 5521-5EW mounting strap and the Pass & Seymour 326W mounting strap?
The Eaton 5521-5EW is a Decorator-style flush mount modular mounting strap insert that holds three modular communications inserts behind a single Decorator wallplate, rated 15A at 120/277V and molded from thermoplastic elastomer. The Pass & Seymour 326W is a box-mounted wiring device mounting strap in white. The Eaton part is the one to specify when the goal is grouping three modular communications inserts in a Decorator opening; the Pass & Seymour 326W is a box-mounted strap for mounting a wiring device.
7) If I am standardizing straps across a building, which of these carries a third-party listing I can show an inspector?
The Eaton 3-Port Decorator modular mounting strap is cULus Listed and rated for a 0 to 40 degree C operating range, which is the documentation to cite for a facility standard. It is a single-pole device sized 4.1 in wide for standard Decorator wallplate compatibility, so it repeats cleanly across openings. The Pass & Seymour 326W is a box-mounted wiring device mounting strap and serves a different mounting approach.
8) What colors does the Eaton 3-port Decorator modular mounting strap come in?
Two: white, ordered as 5521-5EW, and ivory as 5523-5EV. For a property manager standardizing a building, pick the one that matches the existing Decorator plates on the other openings, since the strap face shows through the plate.
9) Does the Eaton Decorator strap mount flush or surface?
Flush only. It is a flush mount modular device meant to sit in a recessed box behind a Decorator wallplate. For a surface raceway or a surface-mount biscuit you would need a different housing.
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