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<span id="isPasted" style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A load bar is a fixture for carrying the conductors inside an&#xA0;<a href="https://www.truecable.com/collections/connectors/type_standard-rj45" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration:none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">8P8C RJ45 standard plug</a><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. The use of the load bar minimizes the amount of wire that needs to be untwisted during the termination procedure.

A load bar is a fixture for carrying the conductors inside an 8P8C RJ45 standard plug. The use of the load bar minimizes the amount of wire that needs to be untwisted during the termination procedure.

What is a load bar?

Technical FAQ - Connectors

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Which Ethernet cable should I buy?

Which coaxial cable should I buy?

How do I determine the length constant for my cable?

When do I need to use a shielded cable? Are there any downsides?

What does riser rated (CMR) Ethernet cable mean? How is this different from "normal" Ethernet cable?

I noticed that the pair twists in your Ethernet cable are not as tight (or loose) as another brand. Is my cable defective?

I am installing cable in a commercial business. Do I require a plenum (CMP) rated Ethernet cable?

How long will indoor Ethernet cable survive outdoors?

Can an outdoor Ethernet cable be used indoors?

Is your CMX Ethernet cable suitable for marine (saltwater) environments?

Can outdoor Ethernet cables be used without conduit?

What type of cable jacket rating should I use for outdoors above ground vs. direct burial?

Is gel filled CMX Ethernet cable better than water blocking tape CMX Ethernet cable for direct burial applications?

Should I use outdoor Ethernet cable in an attic or crawl space?

Is outdoor Ethernet cable less flexible than indoor Ethernet cable?

What is the difference between water blocking tape and gel filled?

How deep should I bury my direct burial Ethernet cable?

Where should I use quad shield vs dual shield coaxial cable?

What is the highest SDI signal that your coaxial cable will carry?

What is the difference between scoring and stripping?

What is drained by a drain wire?

Should I use a spool of trueCABLE bulk Ethernet cable and a package of your connectors to make patch cables?

Will 8K and 4K video work over my Ethernet cable?

What is the difference between riser and plenum rated Ethernet cables?

Technical FAQ - Cables

Which connector should I buy for my Ethernet cable?

How do I terminate a trueCABLE RJ45 connector?

How do I terminate a trueCABLE field term plug?

How do I use a trueCABLE Ethernet coupler?

Can I use unshielded connectors with shielded Ethernet cables?

What does "component rated" mean?

I have a different manufacturer's Ethernet cable, but don't know which RJ45 plug to select from your website. How can I figure this out?

Do I need to use copper strips for my shielded terminations?

Are compression F-connectors weatherproof?

What is the meaning of "keystone"?

What is a jack?

Why choose a more expensive field term plug over a crimp-on plug?

Can I use connecting hardware that has a different category than my cable?

Will other brand keystone jacks fit trueCABLE patch panels?

How many Ethernet couplers can I use in a series?

Why does the seventh pin extend farther out than the others on your keystone jacks and couplers?

How do I use trueCABLE tools?

Can I crimp in any order?

Can I re-terminate an Ethernet cable?

How close can I run my Ethernet next to electrical wires?

Do nearby Ethernet cables interfere with each other?

How much power can I safely inject over your Ethernet cable for PoE devices?

How far can I run Ethernet cable and still get a good signal?

Can I install an Ethernet cable inside a commercial freezer?

How tightly can I bend or wind a particular cable?

What size staples do I need for my cable?

What hardware should I use to support a messenger wire?

How far apart should messenger wire supports be?

I terminated my Ethernet cable and can only achieve 10 Mb/s speeds. What is wrong?

During installation, I've been asking others to avoid stepping on the cable. Is that necessary?

How do I determine what size conduit I need for Ethernet or coaxial cable?

Technical FAQ - Application

What is a load bar?Updated 7 months ago