Cable management products help you bundle, hide and label cables at home, in the office, in a server cabinet or inside a PC case: cable ties, hook-and-loop straps, sleeves, channels, holders and markers. Our range has over 140 items, including LogiLink, Inline, Microconnect and MDPC-X products.
How to choose cable management products
Purpose. Decide first what you need to tidy: a few cables under a desk, a whole cabinet of network cables or the power supply cables inside a case. Under a desk, a channel or a few holders are usually enough, while inside a case sleeves and cable combs keep the cables straight.
Reusable or single use. Plastic cable ties are cheap and firm, but you have to cut them whenever you add another cable. If you change or expand your equipment often, hook-and-loop straps are the better option because they can be opened and reused.
Number and thickness of cables. The length and diameter of a tie or sleeve must match the bundle. A sleeve that is too narrow will not take another cable, and one that is too wide will not hold the bundle together. It is worth leaving some spare room for future cables.
Mounting method. A self-adhesive base goes on quickly to a smooth surface, but it may not hold on painted or dusty walls. In that case, choose screw-fixed holders or channels.
Colour and marking. Our range includes black, white, beige, grey, yellow and blue items. Black, white or beige helps the product blend in with furniture and walls, while yellow or blue is handy when you need to tell cables apart quickly. For lasting identification, use proper labels or markers.
Brands we carry
- LogiLink: we stock more of its products in this category than of any other brand, and its range of computer accessories reaches well beyond cable management.
- Inline: a German brand known for computer cables, adapters and other accessories.
- Microconnect: specialises in cable and connectivity solutions for professional installations.
- MDPC-X: known for sleeved power supply cables and accessories that give a PC case a tidy look.
- Delock: a German maker of computer accessories, adapters and cables.
- Label the Cable: products for marking cables, which are useful in network cabinets and offices.
- StarTech.com: a Canadian company making connectivity and cable accessories for IT professionals.
Also in our range: E22, SBOX, Vention, Tecline and Roline.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between plastic cable ties and hook-and-loop straps?
A plastic cable tie locks once and must be cut to remove a cable or add a new one. A hook-and-loop strap can be opened and reused. If you expect to change your cabling often, choose straps.
How do I tidy cables under a desk?
Gather the cables into one bundle with ties or straps, then fix the bundle to the underside of the desk with holders or hide it in a channel. Keep power cables apart from signal cables where you can, to avoid interference. Any spare cable length can be coiled and fastened.
Are cable sleeves suitable for inside a PC case?
Yes, sleeves and cable combs are commonly used inside cases to keep power supply cables neat and in place. The sleeve should match the cable thickness and the comb should match the number of cables. Leave enough room for airflow around hot components.
How can I label cables so I can identify them later?
Put a label or marker with a short name or number on both ends of each cable. This is especially useful in a network cabinet or behind a TV, where many cables look alike. Colour coding also helps if you assign one colour to each purpose.
