Cable Protectors

Cable protectors are highly demanded electrical products which are used for covering cables and wires. They are also used for covering hoses or pipes in high traffic areas. The main reason for using cable protectors is to protect cables and wires from any kind of external damage. There are a variety of cable protector products available in the market. These are: different types of products. Examples include

• Cable sleeves: These products are made of natural or synthetic materials and are used for protecting hydraulic, pneumatic, and thermally-insulated hoses and cables.
  
  
• Cable channels: These products are made of durable, load-bearing materials and are designed for protecting multiple cables.
  
  
• Cable covers: These products are used in light-duty applications. These are sold in standard lengths and vary in height and width.
  
  
• Wire looms: These products are used for strengthening cables, wires and hose. These products are made from fire resistant materials and are often corrugated. They are made of flexible and flame retardant nylon or polypropylene and are available in colors such as black, gray, and safety yellow.
  
  
• Cable surge protectors: These are specialty cable protectors such as electrical outlets and fax/modem protection.

Cable Protection Selection Guide
Buyers should analyze the following points while selecting cable protectors. These are:

• Analyzing the product specifications and features. Cable sleeves are often
  
  
• Analyzing the material of construction, such as polyamide, polyester and polypropylene materials.
  
  
• Analyzing the products in terms of density, inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), minimum working temperature, and maximum working temperature.
  
  
• Analyzing the length, width, and height; number of channels, maximum load capacity, color, and hinge-pin materials in case of cable channels.
  
  
• Analyzing the number of outlets, output power capacity, number of phone jacks in case of cable surge protectors.

Approvals and Certifications
All the cable protectors should conform to:

• National Electric Code (NEC)
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Applications
A range of cable protector products are used in numerous areas and industries including:

• Amusement Parks / Fairs
• Aquariums / Zoos
• Arenas / Convention Halls / Sporting Events
• Chemical and Petrochemical
• Construction Sites
• Convention Centers / Airports
• Electric and Gas Utilities
• Manufacturing Plants
• Water and Wastewater Plants