Cable Management Systems offer tool-less, snap-in mounting.

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Providing horizontal and vertical cable managers, CableTek(TM) Management Systems support cable bundles and individual cables in 19 in. data racks. They are EIA compliant and accommodate CAT 5e, 6, and 6A cables. Systems include covers with positive engagement and bi-directional hinges, as well as pass-through holes for wiring flexibility. Arrowhead finger design facilitates insertion and removal of cables, while rounded edges minimize twisting, over-stretching, and nicking of cables.



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Hoffman Cabletek Management System Provides Efficient Cable Organization



System Features Unique Arrowhead Finger Design and High Cable Capacity

Anoka, MN-October 31, 2007-Hoffman introduces the new CableTek(TM) Management System, a versatile, uniquely designed system that provides support for cable bundles and individual cables in standard 19" data racks and simplifies moves, adds and changes (MACs). This system offers Horizontal and Vertical Cable Managers in a variety of sizes and allows simple transitions from horizontal to vertical systems, optimizing storage capacity, reducing cable expenses and increasing time efficiency. CableTek systems are EIA compliant and accommodate CAT 5e, 6 and 6A cables. Plus, CableTek systems offer tool-less snap-in mounting for easy installation.

"CableTek Horizontal and Vertical Cable Managers facilitate the quick responses to MACs required for today's rapidly evolving technology, increasing data capacity requirements, and growing companies," said Brian Mordick, Hoffman senior product manager for DataCom. "These cable managers offer durable, lightweight construction and a rich feature set. Utilizing a 3P design process, the CableTek product line is highly-innovative and available in record time. Also, with its easily opened covers, bidirectional hinging options and sturdy end posts, CableTek optimizes cable network organization and allows easy modifications." Mordick adds, "Plus, the system's deep fingers provide the highest cable fill in the industry, with rounded edges to protect against damage by minimizing twisting, over-stretching and nicking cables."

CableTek Management Systems maintain the proper cable bend radius for CAT 5e, 6 and 6A cables, and they are available in single-sided or double-sided horizontal as well as vertical options. In addition, pass-through holes are provided for extra wiring flexibility, while an optional cable tie-down bar delivers rear-bundle support.

Applications. CableTek Horizontal and Vertical Cable Managers deliver easy cable network organization with high cable capacity and future capacity to meet expanding cable management requirements. These systems are easily incorporated into any standard 19" open frame rack, making them an ideal solution for virtually any existing or new cable management needs, including:
Data centers
IT departments
Network environments

In addition, several features of the CableTek Management System make it particularly easy to set up and use:
Delivers simple installation with tool-less snap-in mounting
Provides sturdy end posts for support and optimal cable bend radius
Offers uniquely designed throat for high cable capacity
Features robust arrowhead finger design for easy insertion and removal of cables
Provides covers with positive engagement and bidirectional hinges (top or bottom on horizontal models; left or right on vertical models)
Features proper cable bend radius for CAT 5e, 6, 6A
Offers single-sided and double-sided horizontal as well as vertical options
Features easy transition from horizontal to vertical systems
Features pass-through holes for wiring flexibility
Provides rounded edges to minimize twisting, over-stretching and nicking cables
Offers vertical options with revolutionary rear cable management design and a large radius to ensure proper cable performance
Features optional cable tie-down bar to provide additional support for heavy bundles

About Hoffman
Hoffman, based in Anoka, Minn., is a leading designer and manufacturer of systems that safely and reliably protect the electronic and electrical controls in industrial, data communication and commercial construction applications. With more than 60 years of experience, extensive technical expertise and a vast distribution network, Hoffman is recognized as an industry leader providing a broad range of standard, modified and custom enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. Hoffman is a member of the Pentair Technical Products Group, which also includes Pentair Electronic Packaging, Schroff, Pentair Enclosures Europe, Pentair Enclosures Asia, and McLean Thermal. Visit www.hoffmanonline.com to learn more and to locate a Hoffman sales office.

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