The Platinum Tools Cat8 Keystone is a toolless networking termination component designed for fast, secure cable connections without specialized crimping tools. It supports oversized and standard Ethernet cables from Cat5e through Cat8, making it suitable for professional structured cabling and high-performance network installations.
Product Type: Cat8 Toolless Keystone | Cable Support: Cat8, Cat7, Cat6A, Cat6, Cat5e | Termination Type: Snap-Close Toolless Design | 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
· Toolless snap-close design simplifies cable termination
· No crimping tool or specialized termination tool is required
· Compatible with Cat8, Cat7, Cat6A, Cat6, and Cat5e cables
· Supports both solid and stranded conductors from 26 to 23 AWG
· 50 micron gold plated contacts help maintain reliable signal transmission
· Plenum rated, UL compliant, and RoHS compliant
· Supports cable outer diameters from 0.197in to 0.390in
This Cat8 keystone is designed for high-performance shielded network terminations where signal integrity and installation speed are important. Its wide cable compatibility and supported insulation diameter range of 0.032in to 0.057in allow it to work with multiple Ethernet cable categories and conductor types.
Prepare the cable according to the required wiring scheme, insert the conductors into the keystone, and snap the housing closed to complete the termination. The toolless design is especially useful for jobsite installations where fast, repeatable termination is needed without carrying a dedicated crimp tool.