These single piece 8P8C RJ-45 connectors are designed to work with cable conductors ranging from 22 to 24 AWG solid with an overall insulated diameter of 0.040” - 0.048” per conductor. The single piece Feed-Thru design simplifies the challenges faced when assembling and terminating twisted pair cables with larger diameter conductors, over 0.041”, when use of a standard in-line connector is not an option. A unique staggered conductor hole layout and multi-length contact pins are incorporated to accommodate the larger conductors. The single-piece housing design helps to funnel the conductors through the connector and out of the Feed-Thru end. No precision length trimming, load bars or multi-piece assemblies are required. The connectors are then terminated with the FT-45™ Modular Plug Crimp Tool. The FT-45™ Crimp Tool does not require any adjustments or blade changes to use these connectors. The shielded connector is designed for 0.040” through 0.048” insulated conductors which are typically found in CAT6A, CAT6, and CAT5e shielded cables. Shield continuity can be made internally by folding the cable foil over the jacket and making contact with the inside of the connector walls or externally by wrapping the cable drain wire around the base of the jacket strain relief clip. The jacket strain relief clip (shielded model) is pre-positioned in the up position so cable insertion is simplified. The pre-formed clip can be closed and crimped with a standard needle nose or plier-nose device like the IDEAL® 33-719 or other IDEAL® T®-Stripper Wire Strippers. Pin contacts are a 3 prong design and have 50u” gold plated contact areas. Both plugs are UL Listed. The FT-45™ crimp tool, (IDEAL® 30-495) is required to properly terminate these connectors.