Cable Protectors FAQs

Cable protectors help create a safe environment in workplaces, be that indoors or out, as well as in office and factory environments. They assist in complying with HSE requirements and play a major role in preventing accidents caused by loose and trailing cables.

Are our cable protectors suitable for outdoor use?

Our cable protectors are manufactured for use within specific environments, and the category which you browse will specify their suitability for any given environment.  In general terms, the Heavy Duty cable protector with a hinged lid, the Industrial category, and the Traffic Calming range are all suitable for vehicle traffic.

How do I use cable protectors?

The cable protectors vary in terms of their design, and if you look at the individual profiles, this show their designs. Some of our cable tidies have open bores underneath, or bores with slits for the cables to be pushed upward through. Other cable protectors are fully enclosed so that cables can either be fed through from one end, or a slit can be made with a sharp knife and cables pushed through from underneath. There is also a hinged-lide option to allow for easy manoevring. Some of the designs also have hazard stripes along the profiles, allowing for better visability and reducing the risk of trip hazard.

Is there a limit to how many cables you should put in cable protectors?

A cable protector with an appropriate sized bore should be purchased for the cables which are to be enclosed and protected; the number and size of cable which can be fitted into each one will vary according to the needs of each customer, and the choice of cable tidy is a decision for the electrician to make, according to the particular application in question.

Which cable cover/protector should I choose?

Browse our catalogue of profiles which lists bore sizes and widths, and choose the one most suited to your application.

What lengths can I buy cable protectors in?

Cable protectors are sold in standard lengths, generally 9m but the lengths are specified against each item. 

Carriage

Carriage will be payable at the stated rates, or the goods can be collected from our Southampton depot.

Please be aware that the individual weights of the items are listed against the profiles in the catalogue, and any order weighing over Xkg will be palletized and will have to be fork lifted onto an appropriate vehicle if you are collecting.