The Forward Controls Design M-LOK cable management panel is a billet aluminum cover that protects and routes the cable from a weapon light or IR illuminator pressure switch (Forward Controls Design part no. PCM, BLACK). It was co-developed with Tactical Night Vision Company to replace zip ties, rubber bands and tape with protected, internal routing. The cable can run straight through, around a 90 degree angle or through a 180 degree turn, and it cannot be pulled out without removing the panel itself. This is the black version in the short length, and it needs only a single M-LOK slot. Because the panels can be staggered next to each other, a longer cable run is easy to cover.

Key Specifications

• The panel is 1.57 inches long, the shortest of the three lengths Forward Controls Design offers.
• It mounts in one M-LOK slot with the included M-LOK nut and bolt, and panels can be staggered next to each other.
• The profile is 0.6 inches wide and 0.22 inches high once installed, which keeps the cable run close to the handguard.
• It is billet machined from solid 6061 aluminum, so the panel stays rigid under a cable that is under tension.
• The finish is Type III hard coat anodized black with the dimpled texture Forward Controls Design uses on its bolt catches and magazine releases.
• The routing channel accepts cable up to 0.140 inches in diameter, which covers common weapon light and IR illuminator cables.
• Weight is 0.32 ounces with the M-LOK nut and bolt, so it adds almost nothing to the handguard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the panel route a cable? The cable sits in a channel under the panel, which can run it straight through, around a 90 degree angle or through a 180 degree turn. Because it is held by the panel rather than by friction, it cannot be pulled out without removing the panel.

What cable sizes fit? The routing accommodates cables up to 0.140 inches in diameter. Forward Controls Design notes that SureFire cables average about 0.115 inches and the thickest Unity Tactical cables about 0.140 inches.

Is mounting hardware included? Yes. The panel ships with M-LOK mounting hardware, and each package contains one panel. It takes one M-LOK slot in this length.

Buy the Forward Controls Design M-LOK Cable Management Panel, Black

Clean cable routing is one of those upgrades that pays off the first time a light cable snags. This black panel from Forward Controls Design is machined in the USA and mounts in a single slot. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see more AR-15 accessories and parts while you are here.