What Is A Cable Clamp?

Cable Clip is a device designed and tested to support and maintain cables, and has been widely used around the world for many years.

It was not until the release of the EN50368 standard in 2003 that cable clamps had corresponding standards. This standard not only clarifies the support and retention of cables, but more importantly emphasizes the protection of cable management systems and the potential risks to personnel safety if cable clamps are not used. Before the emergence of EN50368, cable and cable clamp manufacturers conducted tests according to their own standards.

Subsequently, IEC61914, which was promulgated in 2009, and the new replacement standard in 2015 further emphasized the importance of cable clamp products and the correct use of cable clamps.

IEC 61914:2009

According to the IEC61914 standard, the definition of "cable clamp" is as follows:

"A device installed at intervals on the cable to fix the cable."

Note: The cable clamp is an accessory to the mounting surface and does not rely on an unspecified mounting surface to provide retention for the cable. The specified mounting surface may include cable ladders, cable trays, cable brackets or tracks, metal wires and beams. Statement: Cable clamps resist electromechanical repulsion forces. "

Intermediate tie

According to the IEC 61914 standard, "intermediate tie" is defined as:

"A cable restraining device used with a cable clamp that resists electromechanical repulsion forces. Intermediate ties are not attached to the mounting surface."