The Three SKU Shielded Line is Ideal for Technicians Working with Cat8 or Oversized Cables That Do Not Typically Fit in a Standard Connector
Huntersville, N.C., Feb. 13, 2026 – Platinum Tools® is proud to announce its new Field Termination Cat8 Connectors and Keystones are now available. With three new SKUs, the line is ideal for technicians working with Cat8 or oversized cables that do not typically fit in a standard connector.
“The Platinum Tools Cat8 connectors offer an easier way to terminate, making these versatile and reliable solutions perfect for fieldwork, data centers, and telecom applications,” explained Sean Rothermel, Platinum Tools product manager. “These connectors and keystone jacks utilize a toolless design to make terminations on oversized cables a breeze. Simply strip your cable jacket, split the pairs, align into the correct slots, trim excess, and snap closed.”
The new Field Termination Cat8 Connectors and Keystones include:
- 106270; Cat8 Shielded Toolless RJ45 Connector (MSRP: $23.22)
- 106275; Cat8 Shielded Toolless Keystone Jack (MSRP: $23.49)
- 106280; Cat8 Shielded Toolless Keystone Jack with Shutter (MSRP: $23.41)
These Cat8 connectors snap closed to terminate, work on all standard cables including Cat8, Cat7, Cat6A, Cat6 and Cat5e, have a cable OD range of 5mm – 9.9mm, and a conductor OD range of 0.8mm – 1.47mm.
For additional information on Platinum Tools and its complete product line, please visit www.platinumtools.com, call (800) 321-5847, or email [email protected].
About Platinum Tools
Platinum Tools LLC, an NSI Industries company, was created based upon two very simple objectives. First, develop 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 must absolutely satisfy three critical benchmark criteria…utility of function; quality of function; and economic value. Our people are our company. They, too, must be focused on and work to satisfy three critical benchmark criteria…customer satisfaction; product knowledge and expertise; and willingness to learn and adapt.
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