Making Cable Management Easier - The Buyer's Guide

If cable management solutions play an important role in making your design come to life, our guide is here to help you choose the high-quality, cost-effective components you need.

We offer a wide selection of cable management solutions to cater to your specific requirements: heavy duty cable ties, plastic cable ties, cable tie mounts, slotted cable duct and flexible cable wrap. You can also learn more in our Guide to Cable Clips and How to Protect Cables.

We’re flexible, here to advise you on the best solution for your application, whether it’s off-the-shelf or a design customised to suit your needs. To make sure you get exactly what you require, try before you buy with our free samples on request. Add fast despatch, and we make the entire ordering process hassle free.

Cable ties

Used to organise and reroute cables in data cabinets, control boxes, electronics, automotive, aerospace and security.

Keep important cables grouped together and choose different colours to make each group easy to identify. Being organised reduces wear and tear, which prolongs cable life. Because your cables are organised you can save time and resources when carrying out maintenance and repairs.

Essentra Components offer a vast range of solutions, from twist ties and secure cable ties to the cable tie gun that will help you reduce installation time. You can also learn more in our Guide to Cable Ties.

Different types of cable ties: Choose from standard, push-in, ball, releasable, double locking, hook and loop and metal ties

MATERIAL: Available in materials ranging from stainless steel to polypropylene, with varied heat and UV tolerances

SPECIFICATION: Select your length from a variety of options. Some of our products come in a range of colours. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, let us know.

*Tensile strength is mainly defined by material and width of the product.

Clips and clamps

Perfect for data cabinets, electronics, white goods, junction boxes and automotive

Use cable clips, wire clips and cable clamps to route cables around your applications and keep the area organised during your manufacturing and assembly processes. This will ensure your project operates safely and as intended. Essentra offers a wide range of choices, from plastic cable clips and wire cable clamps to cable cleats and electrical wire clips. Find out more in our Guide to Choosing the Right Cable Clamps.

CABLE CLIPS AND CLAMP MOUNTING TYPES: Diverse range of mounting options including adhesive base cable clips, push-in cable clips and screw mount cable clips options

SPECIFICATION: Different locking mechanisms and sizes tailored to the number and type of cables being routed

STYLES: Offering P-Clips, Twist Ties, Wire Saddles and Flat Cable Clamps

Cable glands

Commonly used to manage and protection your cables in outdoor enclosure and cabinets, such as electrical box enclosures and fibre cabinets

Protect electrical equipment and enclosures from the effects of the environment, such as dust and moisture. A cable gland, also known as a cord grip, allows you to run wires out of a sealed environment, without exposing delicate systems to outside elements.

FEATURES: UL approved, EMI noise reduction

SPECIFICATION: Wide range of cable gland sizes and thread types.

Cable Management Sleeves, Conduits and wraps

Often used to keep cables inside white goods organised and protect them against abrasion.

Unprotected cables are susceptible to unwanted abrasion and impacts. Our conduits and wraps offer the protection you need, ensuring your cables deliver maximum performance. These guides can help you learn more: Guide to Spiral Wrap and The Differences Between Cable Conduit, Wrap, Sleeves and Tubing.

SOLUTIONS: Braided, conduit, spiral wraps and slit wraps available

MATERIAL: Diverse material range and diameter and options – suitable for different applications

SPECIFICATION: Split and un-split versions, which allow either more protection or easy access to routed wires and cables

Cable grommets

Commonly used to protect cables against damage and cuts caused by sharp edges.

Sharp edges can damage cables, cutting into their sheaths and insulation. Save on repair costs, while also making the area safe. A damaged cable can lead to electrical shocks or fire. Keep your cables protected with our wide range of solutions, from cable hole grommets to grommet strips.

TYPES OF GROMMETS: Different types, including strips, membrane entry and diaphragm. For more information on grommet types, check out How to choose the right grommet.

MATERIAL: Grommets that meet high and low temperature requirements with PVC, TPE, EPDM and silicone options

SPECIFICATION: Low profile for applications where aesthetics matter

IP ratings in Cable Management

The more you know, the smarter choices you can make with cable management solutions.

IP ratings (Ingress Protection) tell you the amount of protection that products provide. In the IP Rating table below, the first digit defines the protection against solid foreign objects, such as dust. The digits in the net column tell you the level of protection against liquids.

Download free CADs and try before you buy

Free CADs are available for most solutions, which you can download for free. You can also request free samples to ensure the solutions you’ve chosen are exactly what you need. If you’re not quite sure which product will work best for your application, our experts are always happy to advise you.

Request your free samples or download free CADs now.

Questions?

Email us at sales@essentracomponents.co.uk or speak to one of our experts for further information on the ideal solution for your application 0345 528 0474.

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