The IDEAL Electrical 85-368 is specifically designed to handle the challenges faced with field termination of shielded cables. The 85-368 CAT6A/6/5e connector is made to work with cables - shielded or unshielded, that have larger insulated conductor diameters that typically will not fit into a standard in-line modular plug design.

Utilizing a unique conductor and pin stagger pattern, the single-piece design helps to funnel the conductors through the connector and out of the Feed-Thru end. No load bars or multi-piece assemblies are required. The connector is then terminated with the FT-45 Crimp Tool (Sold Separately). No adjustments or blade changes are required to the FT45™ to use this connector.

The 85368 connector is designed for 0.040" through 0.048" insulated conductors, 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 .