Pull cable through a drop ceiling without leaving the tile open.
A 2' x 2' aluminum panel that lays in the ceiling grid, with a horsehair-sealed opening and two sets of rollers that guide the cable above the tile.
Brush-sealed opening
Horsehair bristles close around the cable so dust, dirt and debris above the ceiling stay out of the room below.
2' x 2' panel size
Rollers protect the cable
Two sets of rollers on the back reduce friction and guide the cable in any direction as it is pulled.
2 sets of rollers
Lays in the grid
Each CAP lays flat in a 2' x 2' grid, or in a 2' x 4' grid with the CAP Extend, and can be fixed to the structure through its corner holes.
8 lbs CAP Classic weight
What a CAP is
The CAP (Cabling Access Point) is HEPACART's patented above-ceiling productivity tool for pulling wire and cable through a lift-out grid ceiling. It replaces one ceiling tile with an aluminum panel whose opening is protected by horsehair bristles, while rollers on the back guide the cable smoothly into the ceiling and the bristles keep dust and debris from falling into the space below.
Choosing a model
The CAP Classic has a 2" x 6" opening for small or mid-size cable bundles, and the CAP Vision is the same panel with a clear window for watching the pull. The CAP Fiber's 2" x 20" slot gives sensitive fiber optic cable a longer pull radius, the CAP Conduit has a 6" x 6" opening for flexible conduit, and the CAP Bundle's 6" x 20" opening takes the largest cable or conduit pulls.
Corner, Duct and Extend
The CAP Corner guides cable around a 90-degree turn above the grid, with an inner bend radius of 12" and stainless quick-release pins for removal after the job. The CAP Duct carries a 12" duct through the tile so a negative air machine can be connected above and below the ceiling. The CAP Extend has no opening: it fills the second half of a 2' x 4' tile beside any 2' x 2' CAP.
Why crews use it
HEPACART designed the CAP to cut the labor of pulling wire and cable: installers feed cable through one protected opening instead of working around an open tile, and protected cable means fewer faulty installations. Each CAP lays flat and flush with the grid, opening facing down and rollers facing up, and can be secured to the building structure through the holes at each corner.
At a glance
Panel2' x 2'
Models8
Openings2" x 6" to 6" x 20"
Weight3 to 14 lbs
Features
Horsehair Brush Seal
Each CAP opening is protected by horsehair bristles that keep dust, dirt and debris from falling into the space below.
Two Sets of Rollers
Rollers on the back of the panel decrease friction and guide wire and cable in any direction.
Aluminum Panel
Aluminum construction; the CAP Vision and CAP Extend add a clear window into the ceiling space.
Replaceable Bristles and Rollers
Horsehair bristles and rollers are replaceable, and HEPACART sells a brush replacement kit (CAP-BRK) for the standard CAP.
Drop-In or Fixed Install
Lays flat in the ceiling grid, or secures to the building structure through the holes at each corner.
Fits 2' x 4' With the CAP Extend
Any 2' x 2' CAP pairs with the CAP Extend to fill a 2' x 4' ceiling tile.
Patented Design
US Patent 8,397,451.
Specifications
Key specs
Panel
24" L x 24" W
Openings
2" x 6" to 6" x 20" by model
CAP Duct opening
12"
Weight
3 to 14 lbs by model
Patent
US 8,397,451
Models
CAP Classic (CAP)2" x 6" opening; 8 lbs; small or mid-size cable bundles
CAP Vision (CAP-W)2" x 6" opening plus clear window; 9 lbs; watch the pull above the ceiling
CAP Fiber (CAP-L)2" x 20" opening; 13 lbs; sensitive fiber optic cable
CAP Conduit (CAP66)6" x 6" opening; 10 lbs; flexible conduit pulls
CAP Bundle (CAP206)6" x 20" opening; 14 lbs; large cable or conduit pulls
CAP Corner (CAP-C)Curved guide with slide-out pins; 10 lbs; changes cable direction at a corner
CAP Duct (CAP-D)12" duct opening; 3 lbs; ducts air through a drop ceiling
CAP Extend (CAPEXT)No opening, window panel; 5 lbs; pairs with any 2' x 2' CAP for a 2' x 4' tile
Panel
Working dimensions24" L x 24" W
DepthAbout 3.5" (models with rollers)
ConstructionAluminum
SealHorsehair bristles at the opening, replaceable
RollersTwo sets on the back, replaceable
MountingLays flat in a 2' x 2' grid; can be secured to the structure through corner holes
CAP Corner
Max cable or bundle2.5" diameter
Inner bend radius12"
Outer bend radius17"
PinsStainless quick-release
Max snag strength30 lbs pull
Patent
US patent8,397,451
What's Included
In the box (3)
×1One CAP panel in the model you select
×1Horsehair brush seal and roller assembly installed (models with a cable opening)
Orders are processed in 1 to 2 business days, then HEPACART ships in-stock items by ground parcel from Lenexa, Kansas, within 2 to 4 business days. Custom or out-of-stock items can take 2 to 4 weeks. Shipping is free within the lower 48 states; for Alaska or Hawaii, contact us before you order. You'll get tracking by email as soon as it leaves HEPACART.
Damaged in delivery
Inspect the packaging and the product before you sign. Note any damage or shortage on the delivery receipt, then email photos to support@mycleansupplies.com within 48 hours of delivery so the freight claim can be filed. Damage reported after 48 hours can't be claimed.
Returns
Unused HEPACART products in their original packaging can be returned within 7 days of delivery, if HEPACART approves the return. Ask us for a return authorization before you ship. Returns carry HEPACART's 30% restocking fee, you pay the return freight, and the shipping we paid to deliver it and payment processing fees are not refunded. Custom and special-order items are final sale, and used or contaminated units can't be returned.
Warranty
HEPACART covers the CAP Cabling Access Point under its own manufacturer warranty, on HEPACART's terms; we don't add a separate warranty. Complete the warranty activation when HEPACART's Warranty Activation Email arrives, and keep the model and serial number from the unit's label with your records.
Warranty claims. Contact us with your order number, model and serial number, and report any fault present on arrival within 10 days of delivery. We file the claim with HEPACART, which repairs or replaces equipment that was defective when it shipped.
About HEPACART
HEPACART was founded in 2006 to solve one problem: doing construction and maintenance work in an occupied hospital without letting dust and airborne contaminants spread into the rooms around it. Its product line is assembled at its factory in Lenexa, Kansas, and HEPACART reports that carts it sold in 2006 are still in service.
The CAP is HEPACART's line for cabling crews rather than containment. Single 2' x 2' models are sold here; the CAP Access is the 2' x 4' version with a removable section for data closets, and the CAP Combo sets and CAP-PACK bundle several CAPs for common jobs.
Based in
Lenexa, Kansas
Founded
2006
Builds
Mobile containment carts, anterooms, CAP cable tools and HEPA air machines
Testing
HEPA units individually tested and certified before shipment
Cable through a sealed opening
Cable is fed up through the CAP's opening, where horsehair bristles close around it and two sets of rollers above the tile take the friction of the pull. On the CAP Classic the opening is 2" x 6".
The ceiling stays closed while the crew works, so the room below gets far less of the dust and debris that an open tile lets fall, and the cable arrives without nicks from the grid edge.
Rollers take the friction
On the back of each CAP, two sets of rollers sit over the opening so wire and cable move across them smoothly in any direction. The bristles and rollers are both replaceable when they wear.
Lower friction means fewer people on the pull and less risk of damaging the jacket, which is the reason HEPACART built the CAP as a productivity tool for cabling crews.
Pulls in occupied rooms
The CAP lays flat and flush in the ceiling grid with the protected opening facing down and the rollers facing up, and it can be secured to the building structure through the holes at each corner.
That makes it suitable for pulling cable above classrooms, offices and patient areas that stay in use, and for leaving in place when more cable will be pulled later.
Got Questions?
Find answers below or contact our support team.
Which CAP do I need?
Match the opening to the job: Classic (2" x 6") for small or mid-size bundles, Vision to see the pull, Fiber (2" x 20") for fiber optic cable, Conduit (6" x 6") for flexible conduit, Bundle (6" x 20") for the largest pulls, Corner for 90-degree turns, and Duct for a 12" duct.
Will it fit a 2' x 4' ceiling grid?
Yes, with a CAP Extend beside it. Every model here is 24" x 24"; the CAP Extend fills the other half of a 2' x 4' tile. The CAP Access is the native 2' x 4' version.
Does dust fall through the opening?
The opening is protected by horsehair bristles that close around the cable and keep dust, dirt and debris from falling into the space below.
Can the brushes be replaced?
Yes. The horsehair bristles and rollers are replaceable, and HEPACART sells a brush replacement kit (CAP-BRK) for the standard CAP.
Can it stay installed?
Yes. A CAP can lay flat in the grid for a single pull, or be secured to the building structure through the holes at each corner and left in place.
