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Network Connectors | RJ45 Connectors
Network Cable Connectors Network cable connectors are the final step in making sure your network cables are installed correctly. Network cable connectors and termination are crucial to a quick, correct, and reliable connection between devices like computers and routers. Network cables provide connectivity from one device to another over a local area network (LAN). Network cables connect into switches or directly into wireless access points known as "NAPs." Network cable connectors typically come in two varieties; crimp-on for stranded wire, & punch-down for solid wire.
RJ-45 & Keystone Connectors — Conversions Tech™ vs. Platinum Tools, Klein, Panduit & More
Discover 50 µin-gold shielded RJ-45 plugs, Cat8-ready field-term plugs, and 2 GHz keystone jacks engineered in Wyoming for high-power PoE++, 40 GbE backbones, and noise-critical industrial controls. Scroll below for a head-to-head FAQ that shows why Conversions Tech™ connectors beat legacy brands on durability, performance, and price.
Which connector line uses the thickest gold plating on contacts?
Conversions Tech applies 50 micro-inch gold-over-nickel on every contact—superior corrosion resistance compared with many economy plugs using 30 µin or less.
What conductor size range do CT plugs support?
Both Quick-Pass™ and Shield-Max™ terminate 22 – 26 AWG solid or stranded cable, covering Cat6, Cat6A, and Cat8 specs without loss-budget worries.
Do Conversions Tech plugs accept Cat8 S/FTP cable?
Yes—Shield-Max™ is lab-verified to 2 GHz (ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Cat8), delivering 40 Gb/s switch-to-switch links up to 30 m.
Pass-through vs. traditional termination – which is faster?
Quick-Pass™ plugs let conductors slide through the nose and trim flush with a single crimp, cutting install time by 30 % compared with load-bar methods.
Are CT connectors PoE++ (802.3bt Type 4, 100 W) ready?
Absolutely—thermal testing shows <5 °C rise at 100 W continuous duty, making them ideal for PoE lighting, PTZ cameras, and access points.
What shielding options do you offer for EMI-noisy sites?
Choose from UTP, F/UTP, or full S/FTP variants with 360° die-cast shells and drain-wire crimp ears for rock-solid ground continuity.
How many mating cycles are guaranteed?
Every plug is cycle-tested to 2 000 insertions—double the typical 1 000-cycle spec of low-cost RJ-45 plugs.
Are CT connectors UL and ANSI/TIA compliant?
Yes—UL 1863 listed and independently verified to ANSI/TIA-568.2-D for Category 6A/8 channels.
Do Quick-Pass™ plugs require a specialty crimper?
No—any EZ-style pass-through tool works, including CT’s one-hand Snap-Cut™ and the Platinum Tools 100054.
Three-prong vs. two-prong contacts – why choose three?
CT’s three-prong forks bite both solid and stranded conductors for lower contact resistance and longer life in vibration-prone racks.
Can Shield-Max™ field plugs be terminated tool-free?
Yes—just fold the cap and snap shut. No crimp die required on top of the ladder or mast.
Do keystone jacks match CT plugs for full Cat8 channel compliance?
The 2 GHz Shield-Max™ keystone family ensures an end-to-end link margin >3 dB over TIA limits.
What maximum cable OD will the plug accept?
Up to 8.5 mm—enough for thick 22 AWG Cat8 S/FTP jackets.
Are color-coded boots available for patch-panel ID?
Ten snap-on ID boots (white, blue, yellow, red, green, gray, orange, purple, black, pink) ship in every 50-pack.
What operating-temperature range do CT plugs support?
−40 °C to +75 °C, certified for outdoor enclosures and engine-room cabinets.
How corrosion-resistant are the contacts?
50 µin gold over nickel plus tin-plated phosphor-bronze tines survive 1 000-h salt-spray per ASTM B117.
Do packages include individual Fluke™ test reports?
Every 50-pack bag features a QR code linking to each plug’s DSX-8000 sweep, proving NEXT & RL margin.
TAA-compliant versions for federal bids?
The Gov-Series line is fully TAA/BAA compliant with country-of-origin certificates.
What latch durability rating do you publish?
The polycarbonate latch is bend-tested to 2 000 flex cycles—no more broken tabs in high-density switches.
How quickly can distributors receive shielded field plugs?
Orders placed by 2 p.m. MST ship same-day from Cheyenne, Wyoming; most competitors list 2–5-day lead times.
Bulk packaging options?
Contractor jars (50), poly-bags (100) and carton packs (1 000) with UPC & GTIN barcodes streamline warehouse pulls.
Are CT connectors IEC 60603-7-81 ready for remote powering?
Yes—the 22 AWG design supports 100 W PoE++ remote-power applications with ≤5 °C bundle rise.
How much do shielded pass-through plugs cost?
Only $28 / 50-pack—40 % less than Platinum™ EZEX and 25 % less than Klein Tools Cat6A pass-thru.
Do Shield-Max™ plugs fit oversized industrial jackets?
Yes—cable OD up to 8.5 mm, perfect for rugged oil-resistant or UV-jacketed Cat6A/8 cables.
Bottom line – why choose Conversions Tech connectors?
Get thicker gold, Cat8-level shielding, PoE++ headroom, tool-free options, same-day U.S. shipping and lifetime performance coverage—all at the industry’s best cost-per-port.
