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Product Features
Technical Overview
These cable tethers are built from high-strength steel with a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) vinyl coating, providing both durability and a smooth, non-abrasive surface. The ultra-thin 1.5 mm diameter design allows them to loop tightly around small items like USB-C adapters, VGA adapters, Mini DisplayPort adapters, and other dongles.
The kit includes 10 aluminum ferrules for crimping and 10 pieces of black heat shrink tubing to cover the crimped ends, ensuring a clean, professional finish that protects surfaces from scratches. Each tether measures 11.8 inches in length, with a height and width of 0.1 inches, and the entire pack weighs approximately 0.71 ounces.
Key Product Advantages
This tether kit delivers reliable security and organization for shared IT and AV accessories, reducing replacement costs and downtime caused by lost or misplaced adapters. The universal design works with virtually any small cable or dongle, and the included installation components enable a tidy, custom-fit setup.
Theft Deterrence
Strong steel cables physically secure adapters to desks, mounts, or other cables, discouraging unauthorized removal in public or multi-user spaces.
- Prevents loss of expensive adapters
- Reduces disruption in shared environments
- Compatible with StarTech.com desk mount anchors (sold separately)
Professional Installation
Aluminum ferrules and heat shrink tubing allow for a clean, permanent crimp that hides sharp edges and protects surfaces from damage.
- Heat shrink tubing provides a smooth finish
- No special crimping tool required (use pliers)
- Maintains a neat, organized appearance
Deployment / Use Cases
Deploy these cable tethers anywhere adapters, dongles, or small cables need to stay put. In corporate boardrooms and training rooms, secure shared presentation adapters to tables or podiums to ensure they are always available for meetings. Educational institutions can use them in computer labs or libraries to prevent theft of USB-C, HDMI, or other connectivity adapters.
Retail environments benefit from tethered demonstration devices or payment terminal accessories, while IT departments can secure dongles at hot-desking stations or help desk areas. The kit is also useful for trade show displays, museum exhibits, or any setting where equipment must remain accessible yet protected.
Conference Room Security
Keep USB-C, VGA, and DisplayPort adapters attached to conference tables or AV carts, ensuring presenters can always connect their devices without searching for missing accessories.
Classroom & Lab Management
Prevent student or visitor theft of dongles and adapters in computer labs, libraries, or digital media rooms, maintaining inventory and reducing replacement costs.
Physical Profile
The tethers feature a slim, silver-colored profile that blends discreetly with most office or retail environments. The vinyl coating adds a slight texture for grip while protecting both the cable and any surfaces it contacts. With a compact packaged size, the kit stores easily in a drawer or toolkit until needed for deployment.
- Width
- 0.1" (2.54 mm)
- Height
- 0.1" (2.54 mm)
- Weight
- 0.71 oz (20 g)
- Length
- 11.8" (299.72 mm)
What's in the Box
This kit includes all components needed for five complete tether installations.
Highlights
- 5-pack of steel security cable tethers for anti-theft protection of adapters and dongles
- 11.8-inch length, vinyl-coated steel construction with 1.5 mm diameter for flexibility
- Includes 10 aluminum ferrules and 10 heat shrink tubing pieces for professional installation
- Universal design works with USB-C, VGA, Mini DisplayPort, Mac, and other adapters
- Silver color and non-scratch finish blend with office, classroom, or retail environments
- Can be cut to custom lengths to fit specific accessories without losing functionality
- Compatible with StarTech.com desk mount cable lock anchors (LTANCHOR, sold separately)
- TAA compliant and environmentally friendly with EU RoHS certification
- 2-year limited warranty for added reliability assurance
- Ideal for securing shared accessories in conference rooms, labs, and retail displays
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CONNLOCKPK5 |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | Steel Cable Tethers |
| Packaged Quantity | 5 / Pack |
| Product Type | Cable Tying |
| Product Information | |
| Cable Manager Type | Cable Tether |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Silver |
| Product Color | Silver |
| Product Material | Steel,Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Height | 0.1" (2.54 mm) |
| Width | 0.1" (2.54 mm) |
| Length | 11.8" (299.72 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 0.71 oz (20 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | Steel Cable Tethers 10 x Aluminum Ferrules 10 x Heat Shrink Tubing |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Certification | EU RoHS |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2,Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What is included in the StarTech.com CONNLOCKPK5 tether kit?
The kit includes five steel cable tethers, ten aluminum ferrules for crimping, and ten pieces of black heat shrink tubing. This provides everything needed to securely install five tethers for adapters, dongles, or small cables, with extra ferrules and tubing for adjustments or replacements.
How do I install these cable tethers?
Loop the steel cable around the item you wish to secure, then thread the ends through an aluminum ferrule and crimp it tightly with pliers. Cover the crimped area with the included heat shrink tubing and apply heat to smooth the edges. The tether can then be attached to a desk mount anchor (sold separately) or another cable to prevent removal.
Can I adjust the length of the tethers?
Yes, the 11.8-inch steel cables can be cut to a shorter custom length using wire cutters or similar tools. This allows you to tailor the tether precisely to your adapter or dongle without excess slack, while the vinyl coating helps prevent fraying after cutting.
What types of accessories can these tethers secure?
These universal tethers are designed to secure small accessories like USB-C adapters, VGA adapters, Mini DisplayPort adapters, Mac dongles, HDMI converters, and similar cables or devices. Their thin diameter and adjustable length make them suitable for virtually any adapter that needs anti-theft protection in shared spaces.
Are these tethers TAA compliant?
Yes, the StarTech.com CONNLOCKPK5 kit is TAA compliant, meaning it meets the Trade Agreements Act requirements for U.S. government procurement. This ensures the product is manufactured in a designated country, making it suitable for use in federal contracts and other regulated purchasing environments.
What warranty comes with this tether kit?
StarTech.com provides a 2-year limited warranty for the CONNLOCKPK5 cable tether kit. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, offering added confidence in the product's durability and reliability for securing valuable adapters and dongles.