Description
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.
Features
- Simplifies twisted pair terminations by allowing the wires to be inserted through the connector and out the front
- Technician can easily verify the proper wiring order
- 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
- Reduces the distance between the wire twists and contacts improves performance
- For use in Cat 6 compliant data networks
Customer Reviews
At last, an RJ45 for the rest of usJohn Cone
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.
Easy and sturdy.S. Bergeron
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!
Easiest connections in 20 yearsAmazon Customer
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.
The connectors to end all crimping issuesRfsancho
These connectors are amazing.The fact that they pass the wires through the front is like a godsend. No more hassle with trying to get them to the end of the connector and then wondering if they are in the right order or butted up against the tip of the connector by straining to see through the murky plastic. Just pass the wires through, and you can see what you ended up with, crimp it, trim the excess, and you got a point blank connection.The great thing about the pass through is not only crimping simplicity, but also the fact that you can keep pulling the cable through until the twisted pairs are at point blank to the front of the connector, for the most cross-talk reduction you can get from any connector. They work beautifully for either stranded or solid wire patch cables, and the jacket clamp holds nicely to prevent any possibility of pulling wires out.Another great thing is the internal bevel/ramp it has to aim the cables into the ports they're supposed to be in, so even insertion is a breeze.If you are looking to crimp your own patch cables, these are the connectors to get.
Incredibly easy if you follow these directions...J. Walters
It is as easy as everyone says. Just just the end of the cat5 cable, strip it down, put the wires in the correct spots and push them through. This, however, is where i disagree with some people. I put the wires all the way through and do not clamp down right away with the tool. I put all the wires in a wire cutter and make sure they are the same length. Then, I trim them, slide it back so they are barely sticking out at all (so you can hardly tell), then I clamp down with the cool and pinch it. I tried to clamp first and then cut and it was a disaster. I don't have the $70 dollar tool to cut the wires when clamped so I trim early, then slide them into place and clamp it. Once I figured that out, I could do these in 10% of the time it took before with the cheaper ones. It does seem costly for these...but it's worth it. I ran cat5 everywhere in my new house and it's awesome!
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