ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade Voice - Data - Video Discussion Cat-5 installs- staples?

Stapling Cat-5e wire is OK as long as the following is taken into account:

• The staple should not deform the sheath of the cable at all.
• The staples used should have a soft bit between the staple and the cable.
• Stapling pressure should be kept as enough to insert the staple and no more.

Also, there are cables made in New Zealand here that have a Teflon sheath, which makes pulling them a lot easier, ie: no friction.