Cable Mounting & Support Hardware Defined

Cable Pathways & Routing Systems

• Cable Tray: Rigid support system for routing large cable bundles horizontally or vertically. Includes solid, perforated, or wire mesh styles.
  • Straight Section: Main horizontal run of tray.
  • Splice Plate: Connects tray sections.
  • Splice Bolts / Hardware: Fasteners used with splice plates to join tray sections securely, ensuring structural continuity and load integrity.
  • Tray Cover: Shields cables from dust or EMI.
  • Drop-Out: Guides cables out while preserving bend radius.
  • Waterfall: Curved accessory for smooth cable transition to vertical drop or patch panel.
  • Radius Elbow: Enables directional changes.
  • Tee & Cross Fittings: Junction points for branching.
  • Hold-Down Clamp: Secures tray to framing.
  • Earth Bonding Jumper: Grounding strap that maintains electrical continuity between tray sections.
  • Cable Tray Trapeze Kit: Support assembly using threaded rod and brackets to suspend cable tray or ladder rack from ceilings where wall or floor supports are not practical.
  • Expansion Joint: Allows thermal movement.
  • Barrier Strip: Segregates cable types within tray.
• Wire Basket Tray: Mesh-style tray for airflow and accessibility in structured cabling and low-voltage installs.
  • Tray Section: Main mesh pathway.
  • Splice Kit: Connects tray sections.
  • Drop-Out: Cable exit with bend radius control.
  • Waterfall: Curved insert guiding cables to equipment or vertical drop.
  • Radius Elbow: Horizontal or vertical turns.
  • Tee & Cross Fittings: Branching points.
  • Mounting Bracket: Secures tray to surfaces.
  • Divider Strip: Separates cable types.
  • Tray Cover: Optional lid for protection.
• Raceway: Enclosed channel for surface-mounted cable runs in office or retrofit installs.
  • Raceway Section: Plastic or metal channel.
  • Elbow Fitting: 90° directional change.
  • Tee Fitting: Three-way junction.
  • Coupler: Connects raceway sections.
  • End Cap: Seals open ends.
  • Reducer: Transitions between sizes.
  • Outlet Box Adapter: Interfaces with devices.
  • Mounting Clip: Secures raceway to surfaces.
• Conduit: Tubular protection for electrical wiring using EMT, PVC, or flexible types.
  • Conduit Section: Straight run of tubing.
  • Coupling: Connects conduit sections.
  • Elbow: Enables directional change.
  • Conduit Strap: Secures conduit to framing.
  • Expansion Fitting: Allows movement due to temperature.
  • Conduit Body (LB, T, C): Access point for pulling or splicing.
  • Bushing: Protects wire edges at entry points.
  • Connector: Interfaces conduit with boxes or enclosures.
• Cable Ladder Rack: Rigid frame with side rails and rungs for supporting heavy cable bundles.
  • Rack Section: Main structural component.
  • Radius Drop-Out: Guides cables off rack with bend radius control.
  • Waterfall: Curved accessory for smooth cable transition to vertical drop or patch panel.
  • Wall Bracket: Anchors rack to wall.
  • Ceiling Hanger Kit: Suspends rack overhead.
  • Splice Kit: Connects rack sections.
  • Hold-Down Bracket: Bracket that secures ladder rack to supports or framing to prevent uplift, vibration, or lateral movement.
  • Support Post: Mid-span structural support.
  • End Cap: Covers open ends for safety.
  • Retainer Clip: Secures cables along rungs.
• Fiber Duct System: Modular enclosed pathway for routing fiber optic cables in high-density environments.
  • Fiber Channel: Main trough for fiber bundles.
  • Snap-On Cover: Shields fiber from dust and damage.
  • Vertical Drop: Guides fiber downward to equipment.
  • Horizontal Elbow: Enables 90° directional changes.
  • Tee & Cross Fittings: Branching points.
  • Support Bracket: Mounts duct to surfaces.
  • End Cap: Seals open ends.
  • Radius Insert: Maintains bend radius for fiber.

Strut Channel & Accessories

• Strut Channel: Steel framing system used to mount conduit, cable tray, ladder rack, and support hardware. Available in slotted, solid, and back-to-back profiles.
• Strut Nut: Spring-loaded or standard nut that locks into strut channel to secure threaded rod, clamps, or brackets.
• Channel Spring Nut: Spring-loaded nut that snaps into strut channel to provide a secure mounting point for threaded rod, clamps, or brackets without tools.
• Strut Bracket: Angle, U-shaped, or flat bracket used to mount hardware to strut framing.
• Strut End Cap: Plastic or metal cap that covers open ends of strut channel.
• Strut Clamp Adapter: Interface fitting that allows conduit clamps, J-hooks, or other hardware to mount directly to strut channel.
• Strut Hanger Plate: Flat plate used to suspend strut channel from ceilings or beams using threaded rod or anchors.
• Threaded Rod Plate / Beam Plate: Flat or formed plate used to mount threaded rod to beams, ceilings, or structural members for supporting tray, conduit, or ladder rack.
• Strut Trolley: Sliding mount that rides inside strut channel for movable cable support or tool-free adjustment.
• Strut Coupler: Connector used to join two strut sections end-to-end.

Threaded Rod & Rod Hardware

• Threaded Rod: Steel rod used to suspend cable tray, conduit, or ladder rack from ceilings or beams. Available in multiple diameters and lengths.
• Rod Coupler: Connector that joins two threaded rods for extended reach.
• Rod Stiffener: Reinforcement sleeve or bracket that prevents rod flexing under heavy load.

Hanging & Support Hardware

• J Hook: Versatile cable support shaped like a “J,” used for routing low-voltage, fiber, coax, and bundled cables.
• Bridle Ring: Circular loop for light-duty cable support in telecom and low-voltage installs.
• Cable Hanger: General suspension device for bundled cable runs.
• Drop Wire Support: Secures vertical cable drops from ceiling or framing.
• D-Ring: Flat-backed, D-shaped cable guide mounted to walls, racks, or enclosures.
• Multifunction Clip: aka Batwing. Spring steel clip that snaps into ceiling grid or structural steel for mounting J-hooks, bridle rings, or threaded rod.
• Ceiling Grid Clip: Clip designed to attach cable supports to suspended ceiling grid without drilling; used for J-hooks, bridle rings, and light-duty supports.
• Pedestal Mount: Base-mounted bracket for securing J-hooks or cable supports to raised floor pedestals or vertical surfaces.
• Angle Clip: L-shaped bracket used to mount cable hardware to beams, strut, or wall surfaces.

Clamps

• Conduit Clamp: Secures EMT, PVC, or flexible conduit to surfaces; available in cushioned or rigid styles.
• Pipe Clamp: Heavy-duty clamp for large conduit or pipe runs.
• Saddle Clamp: U-shaped bracket for conduit or pipe; bolt-on or strut-mounted.
• Hammer-On Clamp: Impact-mounted clamp for steel beams; no drilling required.
• Spring Steel Clamp: Snap-in clamp for conduit, pipe, or cable supports; tool-free and vibration-resistant.
• Malleable Clamp: Cast steel clamp with threaded holes for mounting J-hooks, rings, or rod to beams.
• Beam Clamp: Anchors to structural beams to support threaded rod, conduit hangers, cable tray brackets, or strut assemblies.
• Strut Clamp: Grips conduit or bundles inside strut channel; used in modular framing systems.
• Cable Clamp: General-purpose clamp for securing cable bundles to framing, panels, or enclosures.
• Loop Clamp (P-Clamp): Single-hole loop clamp for small bundles, tubing, or wire; available in metal or cushioned styles.
• Snap-In Clamp: Press-fit clamp for modular or prefab installs; ideal for tool-free cable routing.
• Cushioned Clamp: Lined with elastomer to dampen vibration and protect cable jackets.
• Insulation Clamp: Secures insulated pipe or tubing without compression; maintains thermal integrity.
• Hydraulic Clamp: Cushioned clamp for hydraulic or fluid lines near cabling systems; prevents abrasion and vibration transfer.

Magnetic & Tool-Free Solutions

• Magnetic Cable Manager: Clip or bracket with magnetic base for organizing cable bundles on steel surfaces.
• Magnetic J Hook: J Hook with integrated magnet for fast, tool-free mounting to steel beams, panels, or enclosures.
• Magnetic Bridle Ring: Bridle ring with magnetic base for light-duty cable support on steel framing or ceiling grid.
• Magnetic Clamp: Clamp with magnetic base for securing conduit, pipe, duct, hoses, or cable bundles to steel surfaces.

Cable Routing Aids

• Bend Radius Insert: Curved guide that maintains proper bend radius for fiber or copper cables at drop-outs or transitions.
• Cable Guide Ring: Open ring or loop that directs cable around corners or through tight spaces without abrasion.
• Service Loop Organizer: Bracket or tray that holds excess cable length in a clean, accessible loop for future maintenance.
• Cable Spool: Rotating or fixed drum used to manage long cable runs or slack storage in telecom closets or data centers.