Cable Extension Bracket
- Extends cable / messenger attachment away from the pole face for proper sag and clearance
- Standard 150 / 200 / 300 mm extension lengths in 6 mm carbon steel plate
- Hot-dip galvanized to ASTM A-123 (≥86 μm)
- Used in cable TV, telecom, and secondary distribution drops
Technical Specifications
| Catalog No. | Extension (mm) | Plate Thickness | Bolt Hole | Weight (kg) | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAX-CEB-150 | 150 | 6 mm | M16 | 0.9 | HDG |
| RAX-CEB-200 | 200 | 6 mm | M16 | 1.2 | HDG |
| RAX-CEB-300 | 300 | 8 mm | M16 | 2.1 | HDG |
Application & Installation
Where it is used
- Cable TV and telecom messenger wire offset mounts
- Secondary distribution drops on space-constrained poles
- Joint-use poles where the cable must clear existing primary conductors
- Street-light feeder cables routed away from the pole face
- Aerial fiber-optic cable attachment with sag-clearance requirements
Installation sequence
- Mark the pole at the required cable elevation per drawing.
- Through-bore at 9/16 in for the M16 mounting bolt.
- Install the bracket with a square washer behind the pole and torque to 80 ft-lb.
- Attach the cable clamp or messenger hardware to the bracket’s outboard hole.
- Verify the bracket is plumb and the cable angle clears any adjacent conductors.
Buyer’s Guide: Cable Extension Bracket
1. When Do You Need a Cable Extension Bracket?
A cable extension bracket extends the cable attachment point away from the pole face by 150 to 300 mm. Used wherever a cable or messenger wire needs more clearance than a flush pole-mounted attachment provides — typical scenarios include joint-use poles carrying both primary distribution and telecom, or street-light feeder routing where the cable must clear existing conductors. The bracket is a simple bent steel plate with two holes: one for pole mounting (M16 through-bolt) and one for the cable clamp at the outboard end.
The 6 mm plate thickness handles cable loads typical of secondary distribution and telecom (up to ~2 kN tension on the cable). For heavier primary distribution or transmission applications, upgrade to the heavier 8 mm RAX-CEB-300 or specify a custom thickness. The most common installation error is mounting the bracket on the wrong face of the pole — always sight-line the outboard hole against the planned cable run before drilling.
2. How to Choose the Right Size
Pick by required offset distance.
- RAX-CEB-150 — minimum offset, tight cable runs
- RAX-CEB-200 — standard offset, the most-ordered size
- RAX-CEB-300 — wide offset, heavier 8mm plate for cable TV trunk lines
Custom extensions from 100 to 500 mm with custom plate thickness available. 5–7 day tooling lead time, 200-piece minimum.
