Cable Stacker for Metal Clad Cable Support
The Cable Stacker by Docs Industries is designed to support metal clad electrical wires stacked one on top of the other. Our MCS11 product line gives contractors several attachment choices, making it easier to match the stacker to the structure and mounting condition on the jobsite.
What Is the Cable Stacker?
The Cable Stacker, also known as the MCS11 Metal Clad Cable Stacker, is a cable support product used to hold metal clad electrical wires in a stacked arrangement. It helps organize metal clad cable runs while keeping the installation cleaner, more consistent, and easier to inspect.
We have various options which help contractors adapt the same cable stacker design to different mounting surfaces and field conditions.
Why Organized Cable Pathways Matter
Metal clad cable runs can become difficult to manage when they are not supported in a clear and consistent way. Poorly organized cabling can create clutter, slow down inspection, and make future service work harder.
Common cable routing issues include:
- Loose or uneven MC cable runs
- Cable crossing over other systems
- Crowded ceiling or structural spaces
- Mismatched mounting hardware
- Hard-to-follow cable pathways
- Extra field labor during changes or service
- Inconsistent attachment points from one area to another
The MCS11 Cable Stacker helps reduce these issues by giving installers a defined support point for stacked metal clad cable. When paired with the right attachment, it helps keep cable routes aligned with the building structure and project layout.
For contractors, this can support faster installation and cleaner work. For owners, engineers, and inspectors, it helps create cable pathways that are easier to review and maintain.
The Purpose of the Cable Stacker
The main purpose of the MCS11 Cable Stacker is to support metal clad electrical wires in a stacked configuration. This helps contractors organize multiple MC cable runs without spreading them across the structure in a loose or uneven pattern.
Instead of using one mounting method for every condition, contractors can choose the MCS11 configuration that fits the attachment surface. This keeps the cable support strategy consistent while allowing the mounting method to change as the route changes.
Key Benefits of the Cable Stacker
Flexible Cable Support
The MCS11 Cable Stacker gives installers a simple way to support metal clad electrical wires in a vertical stacked layout. This helps keep cable grouped, organized, and easier to route through busy ceiling or structural spaces.
Because the MCS11 is available with multiple attachments, contractors can use the same stacker concept across different parts of a project. A cable route may attach to steel beams in one area, concrete in another, and a horizontal surface in another.
This flexibility reduces the need for custom field solutions and helps crews maintain a cleaner installation.
Mounting Attachment Options
Docs Industries offers the MCS11 with several attachment configurations for common jobsite conditions.
Mounting options include:
- Pressed beam clamp for flanges from 1/8″ up to 1/2″ thick
- Spring steel beam clip for beam flanges from 1/8″ to 1/2″ thick
- Angle clip with FM24 steel beam clamp for flanges from 1/8″ to 1/4″ thick
- Angle clip with FM58 steel beam clamp for flanges from 5/16″ to 1/2″ thick
- 90° angle clip with powder actuated pin for concrete surfaces
- Eye coupling / 90° angle clip for horizontal surfaces
- EC14 eye coupling attachment
- No-attachment option for custom mounting needs
These configurations help contractors choose the correct setup based on flange thickness, surface type, and project requirements.
Cleaner Cable Separation
The MCS11 Cable Stacker helps keep metal clad cable runs grouped and controlled. Instead of letting cables spread out across a ceiling or structural bay, installers can stack them neatly at planned support points.
This can help separate metal clad cable from other systems, such as:
- Low-voltage cable
- Data communication cable
- Fire alarm cable
- Control wiring
- Mechanical or plumbing systems
A cleaner layout makes it easier for other trades to work nearby. It also helps inspectors and facility teams understand the cable route.
Faster Installation on Complex Projects
Large projects often include repeated cable routes through corridors, equipment areas, service rooms, and open ceiling spaces. The MCS11 Cable Stacker helps crews install organized support points without creating a new solution for every location.
This helps contractors:
- Support metal clad cable routes efficiently
- Match the attachment to the structure
- Reduce custom field modifications
- Keep cable runs organized
- Repeat support layouts across similar areas
- Improve access for future maintenance
- Coordinate more easily with other trades
The result is a cleaner installation with less time spent solving mounting problems in the field.
Support for Future Cable Changes
Commercial and industrial buildings often change over time. Equipment may be added, circuits may be rerouted, and service teams may need access to existing cable pathways.
The MCS11 Cable Stacker supports future changes by keeping metal clad cable organized and easier to trace. When cable routes are stacked cleanly and mounted consistently, technicians can identify and service them with less disruption.
A clear cable support layout helps the building stay easier to maintain after the first installation is complete.
Compatibility With Docs Industries Cable Management Products
The MCS11 Cable Stacker is part of Docs Industries’ broader cable management product lineup. It is designed for metal clad electrical wire support and is available with attachment options that match common construction conditions.
Common compatibility and mounting conditions include:
- Metal clad electrical cable routes
- Beam flange mounting
- Pressed beam clamp attachment
- Spring steel beam clip attachment
- FM24 steel beam clamp attachment
- FM58 steel beam clamp attachment
- Concrete attachment with powder actuated pin
- Horizontal surface attachment with 90° angle clip
- Eye coupling attachment
- Custom mounting using the no-attachment MCS11 option
The correct Cable Stacker configuration should match the mounting surface, flange thickness, cable route, and project specification.
How It Simplifies Complex Cable Routing
Large buildings often include many electrical pathways moving through the same structural spaces. The MCS11 Cable Stacker simplifies this work by giving contractors a consistent way to support metal clad cable while adapting to different mounting conditions.
Example: Main Corridor Cable Route
In a commercial building, a main corridor may carry several metal clad cable runs between electrical rooms, branch circuits, and service areas. The MCS11 can support those cables in a stacked layout, helping keep the route clean and readable.
A contractor may use beam-mounted stackers in one part of the corridor and horizontal surface attachments in another. The support method changes, but the cable organization stays consistent.
Example: Beam Flange Attachment
In a warehouse or industrial facility, cable routes often follow structural steel. The MCS11 can be paired with pressed beam clamps, spring steel beam clips, or angle clip and steel beam clamp assemblies.
For beam flange conditions, contractors can choose:
- MCS11PBC for flanges from 1/8″ up to 1/2″ thick
- MCS11SSBC for beam flanges from 1/8″ to 1/2″ thick
- MCS11FM24 for flanges from 1/8″ to 1/4″ thick
- MCS11FM58 for flanges from 5/16″ to 1/2″ thick
This helps crews match the stacker to the flange condition while keeping the cable route organized.
Example: Concrete and Horizontal Surface Conditions
Some projects require attachment to concrete or horizontal surfaces instead of beam flanges. The MCS11FRACP configuration includes a 90° angle clip with a powder actuated pin for concrete attachment. The MCS11FRAC configuration includes an eye coupling / 90° angle clip attachment for horizontal surfaces.
The MCS11EC14 option provides an EC14 eye coupling attachment for mounting, while the MCS11 no-attachment option gives contractors flexibility for custom assemblies.
Best Practices for Using the Cable Stacker
To get the best result, teams should plan the metal clad cable route before installation begins. The MCS11 works best when each stacker location has a clear purpose and the attachment method matches the structure.
Do This First
Start by reviewing the cable groups and support locations. Then match each location to the correct MCS11 attachment configuration.
Consider:
- Metal clad cable route
- Cable quantity
- Support spacing
- Attachment surface
- Beam flange thickness
- Concrete mounting needs
- Horizontal surface mounting needs
- Project specifications
- Access for future service
- Coordination with other trades
This planning helps crews avoid mismatched hardware and reduces rework.
Match the Cable Stacker to the Cable Pathway
Not every location needs the same Cable Stacker configuration. A beam flange may require a pressed beam clamp, spring steel beam clip, FM24 clamp, or FM58 clamp. A concrete surface may require the powder actuated pin configuration, while a horizontal surface may call for the eye coupling / 90° angle clip option.
The goal is to support the MC cable pathway without forcing the wrong attachment into the wrong condition. Proper selection helps keep the installation clean, secure, and easier to inspect.
Keep Pathways Readable
A good metal clad cable pathway should make sense when someone looks at it later. Arrange Cable Stackers so the cable route has a clear direction and consistent support points.
Use similar mounting methods in similar areas where possible. This helps installers, inspectors, and maintenance teams understand the system faster.
Why Contractors and Engineers Use the Cable Stacker
Contractors use the MCS11 Cable Stacker because it provides a practical way to organize metal clad electrical wires in a stacked layout. Engineers and designers value it because it supports cleaner cable routing and gives installers several mounting options for common field conditions.
Key advantages include:
- Organized support for metal clad electrical wires
- Multiple attachment configurations
- Beam flange, concrete, horizontal surface, and eye coupling options
- Flange range options from 1/8″ to 1/4″, 5/16″ to 1/2″, and 1/8″ up to 1/2″
- Cleaner cable routing
- Faster installation across varied jobsite conditions
- Easier inspection and service access
- No-attachment option for custom mounting needs
The MCS11 Cable Stacker helps turn loose MC cable routes into cleaner, more controlled support layouts.
Why Contractors and Engineers Choose Docs Industries
Contractors and engineers choose Docs Industries because its cable management products are built for real jobsite conditions. The MCS11 Cable Stacker reflects that approach with practical attachment configurations for beams, concrete, horizontal surfaces, eye coupling connections, and custom mounting needs.
Docs Industries helps project teams build organized cable pathways with greater confidence. With the MCS11 Cable Stacker, contractors can support metal clad electrical wires while keeping installations clean, accessible, and ready for long-term service.
Cable Stacker Product Specifications
| Product Code | Attachment Type | Compatible Mounting Conditions | Typical Applications |
| MCS11 | No attachment | Custom mounting conditions where the installer supplies or selects the attachment method | Supporting metal clad electrical wires where a project-specific mounting assembly is needed |
| MCS11PBC | Pressed beam clamp attachment | Beam flanges from 1/8" up to 1/2" thick, such as I-beams; secured with included bolt | Beam-mounted MC cable support where a bolted pressed clamp is preferred |
| MCS11SSBC | Spring steel beam clip attachment | Beam flanges from 1/8" to 1/2" thick | Fast beam flange attachment for stacked MC cable support |
| MCS11FM24 | Angle clip with FM24 steel beam clamp attachment | Flanges from 1/8" to 1/4" thick | MC cable stacker attachment to thinner beam flanges |
| MCS11FM58 | Angle clip with FM58 steel beam clamp attachment | Flanges from 5/16" to 1/2" thick | MC cable stacker attachment to medium beam flanges |
| MCS11FRACP | 90° angle clip with powder actuated pin | Concrete surfaces | Supporting stacked MC cable from concrete attachment points |
| MCS11FRAC | Eye coupling / 90° angle clip attachment | Horizontal surfaces | Mounting the Cable Stacker to horizontal surfaces for organized MC cable support |
| MCS11EC14 | EC14 eye coupling attachment | Compatible eye coupling mounting conditions | MC cable support where an EC14 eye coupling attachment is required |