Mounting Pads

Cable mounts or mounting pads are designed to attach cable ties to a surface. Cables and wires can be bundled together and held in place by a cable tie which is then secured to a cable mounting pad. Cable mounting pads can be installed along walls and ceilings for effective cable management. They are typically made of nylon and are available in white and black. Four-way cable mounting pads have an adhesive backing for quick installation or can be secured with a screw via a center screw hole. Two-way cable mounting pads are mounted using a center screw. Push-mount bases are designed to be used with an existing hole and are simply pushed into the hole using retention clips to hold the mount in place.

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. 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.