Middle Atlantic OWP Vertical Lacing Strips Series - 44 RU Lacing Strip

Engineered for professional rack environments, the Middle Atlantic OWP Vertical Lacing Strips deliver a rugged, scalable solution for organizing and securing vertical cabling. The 4-3/4" wide perforated steel strip supports a high-density cable path, enabling clean, accessible routes for hundreds of cables in data centers, broadcast facilities, post-production suites, and AV rack rooms. The 44 RU designation signals an expansive vertical capacity, allowing technicians to route power, data, and interconnects in a single, cohesive system. Designed to work with standard 19" rack rails, this lacing strip integrates seamlessly with Middle Atlantic's OWP family and other rack hardware, providing dependable performance even in demanding environments.

With slip-on posts for fast pre-wrapped bundle installation, the OWP Vertical Lacing Strips simplify cable management during initial builds or reconfigurations. Cage nut holes and round mounting holes give installers flexible attachment options, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of rack screws and brackets. The perforated construction promotes airflow around cables, which helps minimize heat build-up and supports reliability of critical equipment. Built for durability, this lacing strip withstands busy studio floors, broadcast suites, and data-center floors where lightweight, high-capacity cable management is essential. Whether you’re expanding a rack system or reorganizing a dense cabling layout, these lacing strips provide a robust, scalable solution that saves time and improves serviceability.

• High-capacity, 4-3/4" wide perforated steel lacing strip: This design offers abundant attachment points and a strong pathway for vertical cabling, helping you manage power, data, and interconnects in one tidy strip. The wide footprint supports large bundle runs while preserving easy access for future changes, upgrades, or maintenance in busy rack rooms.
• Slip-on posts for fast pre-wrapped bundle installation: Pre-wrapped cable bundles can be anchored quickly, reducing install time and minimizing handling. The slip-on post system keeps bundles aligned and protected as they travel from the patch bay to the equipment rack, improving organizational efficiency during both initial deployment and routine reconfigurations.
• Versatile mounting options with cage nut holes and round holes: The combination of cage nut compatibility and round mounting holes delivers broad adaptability to various rack brands and hardware configurations. This versatility makes the OWP Strip suitable for mixed rack environments where different brackets and fasteners are in use.
• Durable perforated steel construction for strength and ventilation: Perforation provides robust support for heavy cable runs while maintaining airflow to prevent heat buildup. The material choice offers long-term durability in demanding settings such as data centers, control rooms, and broadcast studios where reliability is critical.
• Optimized for integration with Middle Atlantic racking systems: Designed to complement the OWP family and other Middle Atlantic accessories, this lacing strip fits neatly into standard 19" racks and aligns with professional-grade cable management workflows, ensuring consistent performance across installations.

Technical Details of Middle Atlantic OWP Vertical Lacing Strips Series - 44 RU Lacing Strip

• Material: Perforated steel
• Width: 4-3/4 in
• Height/RU: 44 RU (as indicated by the product name)
• Mounting: Vertical mounting to rack rail brackets; compatible with cage nuts and round holes
• Features: Slip-on posts for fast pre-wrapped bundle installation; cage nut holes and round holes for versatile mounting
• Compatibility: Designed for standard 19" racks and Middle Atlantic racking systems

how to install Middle Atlantic OWP Vertical Lacing Strips Series - 44 RU Lacing Strip

• 1. Prepare the rack: Ensure the area is clear and identify the appropriate rail brackets where the strip will mount. Confirm that cage nuts and mounting holes match your rack configuration.
• 2. Align the lacing strip: Position the 4-3/4" wide perforated strip between the vertical rack rails, lining up the cage nut holes and any round holes with the corresponding mounting points on the rack.
• 3. Secure the strip: Use the appropriate hardware to fasten the lacing strip to the rails. For cages that require cage nuts, insert the nuts first and then tighten the screws to secure the strip firmly in place.
• 4. Install slip-on posts: Attach the slip-on posts to the strip to create anchor points for pre-wrapped cable bundles. Ensure the posts are seated securely to prevent movement during cable installation.
• 5. Route and secure cables: Begin routing cables along the lacing strip, utilizing multiple tie-down locations to manage power and data runs. Use cable ties or Velcro straps to secure bundles per your organization's cable management standards, and verify that airflow around the cables remains unobstructed.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the primary purpose of the OWP Vertical Lacing Strips Series? A: They provide a high-capacity, vertically mounted path for cable management, enabling organized, scalable routing of power, data, and interconnects in 19" racks.
• Q: Can I use these lacing strips with different rack brands or only with Middle Atlantic products? A: The design includes cage nut holes and round mounting options to accommodate a range of rack hardware, making them compatible with standard 19" racks and many third-party components in addition to Middle Atlantic systems.
• Q: How do slip-on posts improve installation? A: Slip-on posts simplify the process of securing pre-wrapped bundles, reducing install time and helping maintain neatly organized cable runs as you route cables along the strip.
• Q: Is airflow around cables affected by the perforated steel design? A: No—the perforations are intended to promote airflow, which helps prevent heat buildup and supports equipment reliability in high-density installations.
• Q: What environments is this product best suited for? A: It excels in data centers, broadcast facilities, post-production suites, and professional AV rack rooms where durable, high-capacity cable management is essential.