Mounting Pads
Mounting pads for cable ties are essential for fastening and keeping organized cables and wires in a range of locations. They give a solid base for attaching the cable ties that hold everything together and allow for a neatly ensconced appearance. The most common materials used in cable tie mounts are nylons and polyethylenes. The really great thing about both nylons and polyethylenes is that they are very resistant to the kinds of degradation that can occur from exposure to heat, light, moisture, or chemicals.
Mounting pads can be easily applied to many different types of surfaces, thanks to their adhesive tape backing. It's a quick and uncomplicated way to install them. On top of that, if you need a more secure hold for heavy cable bundles, and want to use a screw or bolt with them, then many of these cable tie mounting pads also come with mounting holes. This is well worth mentioning if you need to make a more permanent setup or will be using the pads in an area where there's a lot of tension on the cables, requiring a little extra "oomph" to keep everything in place and hold up under the pressure.
FAQs
Do adhesive backed mounting bases have enough tensile strength to support a large quantity of cables in a complicated cable management system?
Adhesive backed mounting bases generally do not have enough tensile strength to support a large quantity of cables in a complicated cable management system over the long term, especially in environments subject to heat, moisture, or heavy movement. For such applications, it's recommended to use mounting bases with screw holes for additional support and security.
Tips for Exceptional 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.