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The importance of cable cleats is often hugely undermined. Cable cleats need to be seen as an imperative for any cable installation as they go a long way in saving lives in case of incorrectly laid live cables. In practice, however, they are often treated just as any other electrical supply and even fall prey to bouts of cost cutting. In fact, there is a growing voice that is speaking for the classification of cable cleats as protective equipment as it becomes imperative to the safety of life when it comes to poorly restrained live cables.
Importance of Cable Cleats
The importance of cable cleats when it comes to safety stems from the fact that Cable cleats are known to restrain cables so that they can withstand the forces created especially during a short circuit. In the absence of cable cleats not only do you stand to incur damage to cables, more importantly your life could be at risk.
While from a purely budgeting point of view, the usage of cable cleats may tend to increase costs. However if the opportunity cost of replacing the entire system on account of a short circuit is taken into account that can cause huge loss to property and life, the small cost of installing the cable cleat is absolutely justified.
Workings of Cable Cleats
The way that the cable cleats work is that in the event of a short circuit fault the forces between cables reach their peak in the first quarter cycle, which is on or before 0.005 sec. Cable cleats earn their crust during this period ensuring that the cable remains operational. By contrast, if you use circuit breakers, the fault is arrested only after three or even five cycles which are when the circuit breaker finally trips and the cycle is interrupted.
However, using just about any cable cleat cannot be the answer to your safety needs. Cleats come in a wide variety of sizes and types and need to be correctly chosen for your unique requirements. Besides you need to ensure that the cleats conform to industry leading standards and can withstand the necessary forces.
BICC a Preferred Distributor
Cleats not only offer installers several viable options for various applications but also offer custom made products as per specialized needs. High quality Cable Cleats absorb the shock of short circuit instead of resisting the shock and thereby protecting the cables from the explosion and causing a loss of life. cable cleats are also available at different tolerance levels. While the two bolt cable cleats are best suited for horizontal and vertically routed HV cables. The single way cable cleats have excellent resistance to harmful climate and ultraviolet. Be it a heavy industrial, contaminated or polluted areas, cable cleats are useful in every kind of cable protection environment.
Wide variety of Cable Cleats
Cable Cleats are available in aluminum and non-metallic types to suit every type of installation environment. Cable Cleats include a wide range including single way cable cleat, two bolt cable cleats, LSOH cable cleat, LSOH two bolt cable cleats, Trefoil type aluminum cable cleat and two bolt aluminum cable cleat. The stainless steel cable cleats are also high in demand as they are specially designed to resist the low, medium and high voltage cables that avoid mechanical strain to cable terminals due to short circuit.
In addition, they come with a warranty that offers you complete peace of mind. Be it cable cleat installation in hazardous climate, heavy and tough industrial conditions or harsh environments, cable cleats are known to significantly reduce safety hazards. Cable cleats also find application in mines and quarries, waste water management systems, water works, oil and gas, petroleum, transportation, marine and other major sectors.
BICC has over 3 decades of experience in the Industrial Cable accessories sector and is known for its relentless pursuit of quality. Its adherence to quality standards and state of the art products are therefore second to none.
To know more, visit https://www.bicccomponents.uk.com/cable-cleats/. Feel free to get a consultation or to get a quote, visit https://www.bicccomponents.uk.com/contact/ and also mail us your cable cleat requirements at info@bicccomponents.uk.com.
