Platinum Tools 100010C EZ-RJ45 Cat 6+ Connectors, Clamshell, 50-Pieces

by Platinum Tools

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From the Manufacturer

Platinum Tools, founded in 1997, was created based upon two very simple objectives. First, develop and source the absolute best possible solutions for the preparation, installation and hand termination of wire and cable. Second, implement an operational infrastructure that can deliver these products in an efficient, timely and high quality manner. All of our products absolutely must satisfy three critical benchmark criteria: utility of function, quality of function, and economic value. The patented Platinum 100010C EZ-RJ45 Cat 6+ Connector simplifies twisted pair terminations by allowing the wires to be inserted through the connector and out the front. This allows the technician to easily verify the proper wiring order. The electrical performance of the termination is optimized by pulling the connector down over the cable jacket and seating it tightly in the rear of the connector. This reduces the distance between the wire twists and contacts. When terminating your EZ connectors, twist all your extended conductors together into one tight bundle and then insert into your EZ crimp tool to be terminated. Tools designed for installing these connectors are the recommended Platinum 100004 EZ-RJ45 Crimp Tool, 100044C EZ-RJPRO Crimp Tool, and the 100054C EZ-RJPRO HD Crimp Tool, each sold separately. The clamshell connector's simple one piece design with no bars or liners works with solid or stranded wire. With category 6 performance per EIA/TIA B.2., the 100010C connector is for use in Cat 6 compliant data networks. The connectors are FCC compliant and UL rated and Platinum Strain Reliefs are required for Category 6 compliance. The Platinum Tools 100010C EZ-RJ45 Cat 6+ Connectors are sold 50 parts to a package and are covered by a limited manufacturer warranty.

Product Description

Stop wasting time and money using standard connectors. The patented EZ-RJ connectors simplify twisted pair terminations by allowing the wires to be inserted through the connector and out the front. The installer can now easily verify the proper wiring order without having to re-strip wires.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FI9VU2
• Item model number: 100010C
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #761 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At last, an RJ45 for the rest of us, December 27, 2010

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John Cone (Las Cruces, NM, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Platinum Tools 100010C EZ-RJ45 Cat 6+ Connectors, Clamshell, 50-Pieces (Tools & Home Improvement)

The word here is "ergonomics." These are easier to use for the rest of us than standard closed-end RJ45 connectors.

The improved ergonomics derive from the ability to strip the cable to a decent (2 inch or so) length, untwist and identify wires, insert them one at a time _through_ the connector, and they stay where they are put. When everything's where it belongs - and you can actually see the wires right out in the open air to verify that - then and only then do you pull the cable jacket inside the connector shell and crimp the thing. This more than makes up for the price delta, especially for those of us who wear bifocals because we _need_ them. :)

CAT6 UTP wires tend to have fatter insulation (especially stranded CAT6) than CAT5e, and these are sized to fit. Have never dealt with bonded untwisted pairs. The wire guides do not seem to be completely discrete, so it's possible that bonded untwisted pairs would insert together if _not_ split first.

These are designed to be used _only_ with the EZRJ45 tool. It is necessary to insure that the connector is seated and _held_ absolutely firmly against the back of the EZRJ45 tool socket while crimping, or the wire cutoff blade will leave an ungodly mess where there should have been just cleanly cut wire ends. Don't ask me how I know this.

Also, if using the strain reliefs, they must be inserted fully before crimping. Note that the strain reliefs protect the wire, but do _not_ protect the locking tab at all.

And _who_ named these things "clamshells?" They do _not_ open or shut. They are solid blocks of plastic like 100% of all the other RJ45s you've ever seen. Don't let that howler put you off. Used correctly with the EZRJ45 Pro tool, these are the CAT6 RJ45s for the rest of us.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and sturdy., November 12, 2010

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S. Bergeron - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Platinum Tools 100010C EZ-RJ45 Cat 6+ Connectors, Clamshell, 50-Pieces (Tools & Home Improvement)

These ends are awesome! Used with the EZ-RJ45 crimpers, these save a lot of time making ends because you don't have to trim the individual cables before terminating. As a bonus, the open-ended design allows you shove the shielding right into the end so you end up with stronger connectors, and no need for the guesswork of trimming wires to make sure you have enough to terminate but not so much that the retainer misses the shield! Seriously, this will save you a ton of time AND improve the quality of your patch cables without costing a fortune. I'll be writing the review for the Platinum Tools EZ-RJ45 crimper separately, but that'll be a 5-star review as well. It's a solid crimper with adjustable blades, ratcheting hinge and precision all around. I'd recommend that crimper even if you aren't using the EZ-RJ45 ends, so the additional trimming blade makes it even better! Check it out when you're done here!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easiest connections in 20 years, September 27, 2011

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PCGuy "Rick" (Lancaster, PA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Platinum Tools 100010C EZ-RJ45 Cat 6+ Connectors, Clamshell, 50-Pieces (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am about to retire in the next 5 years and with older hands, I have almost given up making cables for customers. If I need a 17' cable, they can buy a 25' cable from me instead of a custom cable, then we wire tie the excess under their desk. I stumbled onto Platinum Tools EZ-RJ PRO HD Tool, and bought it, along with a bag of Cat 6 connectors, without thinking twice. The tool arrived with the connectors and I started into learning how to best use it. In less than 5 minutes I had made my first of many, properly crimped without any problems, connections. Since then I have used the tool and connectors weekly to make custom lengths.

My biggest problem will be getting rid of all the premade patch cables I have in stock.

Biggest plus is having a tool that will make all of my ends correct. I also love having the T568A / T568B chart on the tool, so there is never a question how the pairs should be, even if my tired old brain refuses to remember. Love the tool, love the connectors. Now to buy some RJ11/12 connectors.