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t wasn’t that long ago that you would fi nd expensive cable management systems with cables installed, operational and apparently secured using cheap cable ties rather than cable cleats. Thankfully, things have moved on a great deal since those dangerous days, says Lee Frizzell (pictured right) , technical director at manufacturer of cable glands, cleats and accessories CMP Products. At CMP Products, our very specifi c area of expertise within the cable management arena is the operational safety of the system once installed, and the delivery of the peace of mind that it won’t cause untold damage in a short circuit situation.
It is worth noting, however, that any element of a cable management system needs to be carefully considered, and products selected and chosen wisely – whether that is a choice between cable ladder or tray; the depth of channel; the weight-bearing capacity of the chosen product; the cable formation; corrosion resistant capabilities and more. One wrong choice, or the selection of an unproven product made on price alone, could undermine an entire system and lead to costly maintenance and repairs. When it comes to cable cleats and working with CMP, we always aim to get across the
key fact that their importance must never be underestimated. Cable cleats are safety critical products that need to be correctly specifi ed to safely secure electrical cables not only during normal operating conditions, but also to ensure they are able to withstand extreme dynamic electromagnetic forces during a short circuit without sheath damage.
“Grounding the cable shield eff ectively inside a cable gland at point of entry eliminates a potential noise pathway and reduces the risks of radiated emissions being carried into the enclosure.”
Eff ective cleating of cables by using a tested, proven product ensures the continuation of potentially vital electrical supplies and prevents cables leaping out of their containment systems during a short circuit, which would pose a very real threat to the building’s integrity and the lives of those in the vicinity of the aff ected installation. Put simply, for any electrical installation to be deemed safe, cables need to be protected and restrained by devices proven to withstand the forces the cables generate - especially during a
short circuit. This is exactly what our cable cleats are designed and tested to do.
There are a variety of things to consider when specifying cable cleats, but two key points that could make all the diff erence are: Trust. There are lots of cable cleats out there and it is fair to say they can look very similar and claim to have very similar attributes. Therefore, it is important to specify with confi dence. You would think twice about buying an expensive new phone from an unknown
There are plenty of pitfalls to beware of when specifying and installing cable management products.
26 | electrical wholesalerJuly 2025
ewnews.co.uk
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