- Clamps and clips: These are used for securing wires and
cables in place.
- Conduits: These are used for protecting cables and wires
from environmental hazards such as chemicals, heat, humidity, and
fire.
- Standard tubing : These are manufactured and available
in a wide range of sizes and colors, and can be either taped or
molded in place.
- Markers : These are used for labelling wires, cables,
and tubing.
- Strain reliefs: These are used for protecting electronic
products by absorbing the mechanical stress caused by pushing and
pulling.
- Ties and wraps: These are used for bundling wires and
cables together.
- Cord grips: These are used in a variety of indoor and outdoor applications for preventing cable pullout and controlling the arc of bend.
There are certain important specifications that must be considered while selecting different cable and wire accessories. Some of them are:
- Maximum diameter: It is measured in inches (in), metric
units like centimeter (cm) or millimeter (mm).
- Temperature range: It is measured in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) and degrees Celsius (°C). Ï Approvals : CSA and UL
Materials of Construction
Cable and wire accessories are made from a variety of materials for use in diverse applications. These include:
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Bronze
- Plastic
- Nylon
