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.
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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.