Klein Tools Pass-Thru RJ45 Modular Data Plugs CAT5e 8P8C Clear 10-Pack
Professional Pass-Thru Technology for Fast, Reliable Data Connections
Klein Tools Pass-Thru RJ45 Modular Data Plugs deliver professional-grade connectivity for CAT5e applications with innovative pass-through design. These 8 position, 8 contact clear connectors feature Klein's exclusive Pass-Thru technology that allows cable to pass completely through the connector for visual wire order verification, ensuring consistent and secure terminations every time. Compatible with both solid and stranded conductors up to 0.04-inch diameter, these connectors provide reliable performance for data networking installations.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Pass-Thru Technology: Cable passes through connector for visual wire order confirmation, reducing installation errors and ensuring proper terminations
- 8P8C Configuration: Standard 8 position, 8 contact design provides full compatibility with CAT5e networking requirements
- 50 �-inch Gold Plating: Minimum gold plating on all contact surfaces ensures superior conductivity and corrosion resistance
- Clear PVC Construction: Transparent housing allows visual inspection of wire placement and connection integrity
- Dual Conductor Compatibility: Works with both solid and stranded wire up to 0.04-inch maximum diameter for versatile applications
- Category 5e Performance: Meets EIA/TIA B.2 standards and RoHS compliance for professional data networking
- 10-Pack Quantity: Convenient bulk packaging reduces project costs and ensures adequate supply for installations
Technical Specifications
- Cable Type: CAT5e
- Connector Color: Clear
- Connector Type: RJ45
- Department: Electrical
- Depth: 0.8850 in
- Height: 0.0920 in
- Material: PVC Plastic; Gold Plated Contacts
- Overall Height: 0.453" (1.2 cm)
- Overall Length: 0.875" (2.2 cm)
- Overall Width: 0.094" (0.2 cm)
- Package Quantity: 10
- Position Contacts: 8P 8C
- Product Details: Modular
- Product Group: Tool Sets
- Product Subgroup: Tool Kits
- Product Type: Modular
- Solid Conductor Wire: Yes
- Stranded Conductor Wire: Yes
- Weight: 0.0060 lbs
- Width: 0.4590 in
Installation & Operation
- Strip cable jacket to appropriate length and arrange wires according to T568A or T568B wiring standard.
- Insert wires through the Pass-Thru connector, allowing cable to extend beyond the connector end.
- Visually verify that all wires are in correct order and fully seated within the connector channels.
- Use Klein Tools Pass-Thru Modular Crimper VDV226-110 to crimp connector and trim excess wire simultaneously.
- Test connection integrity using appropriate cable testing equipment to verify proper termination.
- Complete installation following applicable networking standards and building codes.
Professional Applications
- Data Center Installations
- Office Network Infrastructure
- Telecommunications Wiring
- Structured Cabling Systems
- Commercial Building Networks
- Residential Data Networks
- Audio/Video System Connections
Why Choose Klein Tools Quality?
Klein Tools Pass-Thru Modular Data Plugs combine innovative pass-through technology with professional-grade construction. The clear PVC housing with gold-plated contacts ensures long-term reliability, while Category 5e performance certification and RoHS compliance guarantee compatibility with modern networking standards. Designed for use with Klein Tools Pass-Thru Modular Crimper, these connectors deliver consistent, professional results for data networking professionals.
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Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Overall Height:
- 0.453" (1.2 cm)
- Product Subgroup:
- Plugs & Connectors
- Overall Width:
- 0.094" (0.2 cm)
- Connector Type:
- RJ45
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Depth:
- 0.8850 in
- Product Details:
- Modular
- Solid Conductor Wire:
- Yes
- Connector Color:
- Clear
- Position Contacts:
- 8P 8C
- Product Type:
- Modular Plug
- Product Material:
- PVC Plastic; Gold Plated Contacts
- Product Weight:
- 0.0060 lbs
- Stranded Conductor Wire:
- Yes
- Product Height:
- 0.0920 in
- Product Width:
- 0.4590 in
- Overall Length:
- 0.875" (2.2 cm)
- Department:
- Electrical
Klein Tools VDV826-728 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do Klein Pass-Thru RJ45 plugs need a special crimp tool, or will my standard RJ45 crimper work?
They need a pass-through style crimper. Because the conductors run all the way out the front of the plug, the tool has to crimp and shear the protruding wire ends flush in one squeeze. Klein calls out the VDV226-110 Pass-Thru Modular Crimper for these plugs. A conventional RJ45 crimper has no blade at the nose, so it will seat the contacts but leave the wires hanging out the front.
2) Are the Klein Pass-Thru RJ45 plugs available for CAT6 cable or only CAT5e?
Both. The 10-pack comes in a CAT5e version, part number VDV826-728, and a CAT6 version, part number VDV826-729. Pick the one matching the cable you are pulling; CAT6 conductors and jackets are larger, so a CAT5e-sized plug body will fight you on CAT6.
3) Will these RJ45 plugs work on stranded patch cable as well as solid riser cable?
Yes, both. The contacts are rated for solid and stranded conductors, so the same plug does field-terminated solid horizontal runs and shop-made stranded patch cords. Conductor diameter is the limit: up to 0.04 inch.
4) What is the advantage of a pass-through RJ45 plug over a standard one for a tech terminating a lot of drops?
Wire order gets confirmed by eye before you crimp. The conductors feed through the front of the plug instead of stopping inside it, so you can see all eight in sequence and confirm they are fully seated, then crimp and trim in one motion. On a standard plug you are guessing once the bundle is pushed in. That is the main reason installers run these on high drop counts.
5) Will clear RJ45 plugs hold up in a commercial riser or outdoor-adjacent environment?
The housing is clear PVC with gold-plated contacts, which is an indoor structured-cabling material set. Gold plating (50 micro-inch minimum on the contact surfaces) resists corrosion at the mating interface, but the PVC body offers no sealing or UV protection. For exposed or wet locations you want a sealed or shielded connector system instead.
6) What standards do these Klein RJ45 data plugs meet?
Category 5e performance to EIA/TIA B.2, and RoHS compliant. That is what the CAT5e version (VDV826-728) is built to; use it where the spec on the drawing calls for Cat 5e channel performance.
7) Are these 8-pin RJ45 plugs suitable for phone or just data?
They are 8 position, 8 contact, which is the full data configuration used for T568A/T568B Ethernet. An 8P8C plug will physically accept a 6-position voice jack application in many cases, but these are built and gold-plated for Category 5e data performance, not as 6P4C telephone plugs.
8) How many RJ45 plugs come in a pack, and is that enough for a small office job?
Ten plugs per pack. Each drop terminated at both ends with a plug uses two, so one pack covers five patch-cord style runs. Count your drops and add spares for miscrimps before you order.
9) What size is an individual Klein Pass-Thru RJ45 plug?
Each plug measures 0.875 inch overall length, 0.453 inch overall height, and 0.094 inch overall width, at 0.006 lbs. Useful if you are checking clearance behind a tight faceplate or inside a shallow surface raceway where a booted plug would not seat.
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