Cable Tubing

More Information about Cable Tubing

Used in many ways, wire loom tubing helps keep all the electrical wires in vehicles and machinery neat and safe. It's made from various materials, the most common being polyethylene. This versatile product has many benefits, including its high flexibility, low weight, easy installation, and, most important, the fact that it provides the wires with very good protection. Examples of wire loom tubing include corrugated loom tubing, split wire loom and flexible convoluted tubing.

FAQs

Can split loom tubing or corrugated tubing be used for fiber optic cables?

Yes, split loom tubing or corrugated tubing can be used for fiber optic cables to provide protection and organization, ensuring they are shielded from physical damage and environmental factors.

Can wire harnesses and wire looms be used to route wires in automotive applications?

Yes, wire harnesses and wire looms can be used to route wires in automotive applications, providing organized and protected pathways for electrical connections within the vehicle.

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.