Making Cable Management Easier - The Buyer's Guide

Disorganized cables can clog up airflow, causing them to overheat. You also need to be careful of excessive tugging, pulling or bending of your cables. These are just some of the problems smart cable management can help you avoid.

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 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 customized 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 dispatch, and we make the entire ordering process hassle free.

Cable ties

Perfect for data cabinets, control boxes, electronics, automotive, aerospace and security

Keep important cables grouped together and choose different colors to make each group easy to identify. Being organized reduces wear and tear, which prolongs cable life. Because your cables are organized 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.

FEATURES: 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 colors. 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 organized 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.

FEATURES: Diverse range of mounting options including adhesive base, push-in and screw-down options

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

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

Cord grips

Perfect for outdoor enclosures

Protect electrical equipment and enclosures from the effects of the environment, such as dust and moisture. A cord grip, also known as a cable gland, 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 thread sizes and types

Conduits and wraps

Perfect for white goods

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.

TYPES: 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

Perfect for sheet metal

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.

FEATURES: Different types, including strips, membrane entry and diaphragm

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

SPECIFICATION: Low profile for applications where aesthetics matter

Know your IP ratings

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

Occasionally, you’ll see solutions with IP ratings (Ingress Protection). IP ratings are mostly used in Europe, but the standard is becoming more common here in the U.S. They’re similar to NEMA ratings and have two digits. The first one tells you the amount of protection products provide against the entry of solid foreign objects, such as dust. The second digit tells 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. You can also request free samples to make sure you’ve chosen exactly what you need. If you’re not quite sure which solution will work best for your application, our experts are always happy to advise you.

Whatever your requirements, you can depend on fast despatch. Request your free samples or download free CADs now.

Questions?

Email us at sales@essentracomponents.com or speak to one of our experts for further information on the ideal solution for your application 800-847-0486.

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