Description RJ45 Strain Relief Boots Red PVC 50 Pack | Vention Waterproof Dustproof IODR0-50 The Vention RJ45 Strain Relief Boots (IODR0-50) are a 50-piece pack of red PVC protective covers designed to slide over RJ45 modular plugs on custom-terminated Ethernet cables. They suit network installers, IT technicians, and cable manufacturers who build or maintain patch cables and structured cabling runs where connector durability, cable protection, and colour-coded identification are priorities. Each boot slides onto the cable before the RJ45 connector is crimped, then fits snugly over the rear of the finished connector to protect the retaining latch and cable entry point. The flexible PVC material absorbs bending stress at the critical junction between the cable jacket and the connector body — the point most vulnerable to fatigue cracking and conductor breakage from repeated flexing. Moreover, the red colour integrates into colour-coded cabling schemes, making specific cable groups, network segments, or connection types immediately identifiable in patch panels, rack environments, and desk cable bundles. Key Features & Benefits Latch and Cable Entry Protection: The boot encases the rear of the RJ45 connector and the cable entry point, distributing bending stress away from the insulation displacement contacts and retaining latch — the two components most commonly damaged by repeated flexing, pulling, and routing during installation and ongoing use. Waterproof and Dustproof Seal: The tight PVC fit around the connector body and cable jacket prevents dust and moisture from entering the rear of the plug. Consequently, this reduces the risk of poor contact caused by oxidation or contamination inside the connector over time. Flexible Quick-Rebound PVC Material: The soft PVC construction flexes without permanent deformation under repeated cable movement, snapping back to its original shape after bending. Therefore, it maintains a consistent protective fit throughout the cable’s service life. 6.5 mm OD Support for 23–26 AWG Cable: The 6.5 mm cable opening fits the outer diameter of standard Cat.5 through Cat.6A cables using 23 AWG to 26 AWG conductors, covering the full range of common twisted-pair patch cable gauges without requiring size-specific boots. Red Colour for High-Visibility Cable Identification: The red boot integrates into colour-coded patch cable schemes, allowing administrators and installers to distinguish specific connection types, network segments, or priority links at a glance in patch panels, equipment racks, and desk cable bundles. Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Specification Detail Model Number IODR0-50 Quantity 50 pieces per pack Colour Red Shell Material PVC Maximum Cable OD 6.5 mm Packaging PE bag Compatibility Specification Detail Connector Type RJ45 (8P8C) standard modular plug Compatible Cable Standards Cat.5 / Cat.5E / Cat.6 / Cat.6A / Cat.7 Supported Wire Gauges 23 AWG – 26 AWG Application Patch cables, structured cabling, field termination Features Specification Detail Waterproof Yes Dustproof Yes Latch Protection Yes Flexible Rebound Yes Warranty 12 months
