
Cable Ties

Cable ties are a type of fastener designed to hold electrical wires and cables together. Cable ties are generally made of nylon with a slot through which a notched cable is threaded and pulled back to lock. Some cable ties are straps with velcro for easy fastening and unfastening. When selecting cable ties for an application, it is important to match the maximum bundle diameter of the cable tie with the diameter of the cable bundle. The strength of the cable is also important. The tensile strength of a cable tie is measured in pounds and is the breaking point of the tie. The higher the tensile strength, the stronger the tie. If the application in which a cable is being used includes exposure to the elements or high heat, it is important to choose the right material. Weather-resistant or heat-stabilized Nylon 6.6 would be a better choice over standard Nylon 6.6.
Phoenix Contact cable entry systems are an alternative to cable glands and plug-in connectors. They can be used to route assembled cables directly into the control cabinet and onto DIN rails without additional plug-in connections. The sealing frames provide a reliable seal and strain relief for cables, and can be mounted directly on standard panel cutouts for industrial plug-in connectors. Coned cable sleeves can be cut to the length needed and pushed onto the cables before the plug-in connectors are assembled. The gray thermoplastic sleeves have a low level of flammability and are resistant to lyes and acids. The black rubber sleeves are best for environments with temperature fluctuations. Two coned sleeves can seal any cable diameter ranging from 2 to 24 mm. Cable binders can be used to further enhance the long-term strain relief and tightness of the coned sleeves.
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3 Tips for Proper Wire Management
Be consistent. This is one of the most overlooked aspects of great wire management. Consistency should apply to everything including the length of wire that is being used, the bend radius of the wire, the wire placement within the bundles and the label positions.
Don't always take the shortest path. When routing wires and trying to achieve a clean and organized look, it is important to not always take the shortest route to land the wires. For example, when wiring hardware on the door of an electrical enclosure it is important to consider all of the wires that are going to be at that location and bundle these wires whenever possible. Instead of just running the wires directly to the place that they need to be connected, route the wires in a way that will pass other devices or connection points near the wire and pick up any other wires along the way that are related to those other connection points.
Wire tie everything that is not concealed. When wiring in a control panel, the wires are often concealed by the wire ducting. However, there are times when wires are not concealed and are difficult to control in such a way that will result in a clean and organized look. To assist with this problem, it is important to use wire ties and wire tie anchors. Make sure that the same size wire tie and the same color is used throughout the install process.