Technicians must first ensure each end is cleaned of burrs, then place two wire baskets up against each other. They can then slide the quick-latch on one end and with the use of a pair of pliers, crimp down the hooks. No additional hardware or tools are required on the job site, and the quick-latch’s one-size-fits-all design reduces confusion and the need for additional parts. Sold individually, the quick-latch is most often used in sets of two.
The quick-latch is UL approved as a grounding path with use of the CAT-GCs on either side of the splice, if the cable tray is being used as an EGC. Though applicable to any wire basket application, the quick-latch is particularly useful in data centres and rooftop applications.