Indoor Cable Protectors

Indoor Cable Protectors Buying Guide

What are indoor cable protectors?

An indoor cable protector is a simple and efficient way of protecting and managing the cables of equipment and applications. They guard cables and prevent unnecessary wear and tear, especially in areas with heavy foot or vehicle traffic.

Cable protectors come in all shapes and sizes to protect and conceal cables. They also safeguard people against trips and falls. Some of our popular items include:

• Cable Tidy Bands. This multi-purpose solution comes in a handy, space-saving roll, allowing you to cut off the required length. These cost-effective hook and loop bands work like reusable heavy duty cable ties.


• Cable Protection Tape. This can be used as a temporary cable cover for exposed and dangerous electrical cables. The product is non-adhesive, friction-free and puncture-resistant. It is highly visible in black and yellow to effectively warn people of the danger.


• Standard Cable & Hose Protectors. These are suitable for all industrial uses from temporary traffic signals to construction sites. They are made from robust and durable natural rubber.

How to install or use cable protectors

The installation or use of a cable protector depends on the type of cable sleeving and your purpose. Some covers run over floors or along walls and may need to be attached to the actual surface.

Organisers, such as heavy-duty cable ties, require no tools and can simply be wrapped around the selected cables. You can also install self-adhesive metal cable fixing clips without any tools. These handy cable managers have a deformable tongue that can hold various sizes of cables and pipes.

Using cable protectors in heavy-duty environments requires a bit more effort. Robust rubber cable protectors are perfect for factories and warehouses with high industrial traffic. They not only protect your valuable cables but also prevent trips and falls as they have a highly visible yellow stripe to warn people. When installing these, make sure to:

• Keep parallel covers and cables an acceptable distance apart.


• Avoid irregular or uneven surfaces where water can collect as this can pose an electrocution risk.


• Use visible covers with warning stripes and do not try to hide them. People easily trip over things they cannot see.


• Secure rubber cable protectors, cable mats and cable guides over slippery surfaces.


• Carefully feed cables through the protector channels to ensure that they are straight. Remember, damaged or bent cables may interrupt power and data signal qualities and strengths.


• Clean your cable protectors as instructed by the manufacturer.

How do I know which cable protectors to choose?

Your choice of cable protector depends on your environment and what you want to achieve. In some conditions, you will need to protect both cables and people. In other situations, you may simply want to organise and keep your cables tidy, such as network cables in a server room.

Seton’s quality cable tidy wraps are ideal for managing and tidying computer and media entertainment cables. They keep cables neatly grouped while moving freely, which makes them an excellent management solution for tight office spaces. These inventive wraps are flexible and expand to fit around cables.

Choose the correct cable protectors by assessing your environment and the risks that loose cables present. Remember to evaluate:

• The amount of foot and vehicle traffic around and over cables. If this is high, you should consider durable materials that can resist the impacts of heavy-duty environments.


• Whether you have cables running along walls or over floors. This will indicate what tools you need to attach the cable protectors and whether you should acquire fasteners such as screws.


• When you need covers for an indoor facility or an outdoor site. Outdoor workplaces, such as construction sites, may require hardy cable protectors that can withstand harsh weather conditions.

Here at Seton, we stock a cable protector for every eventuality. Our solutions are versatile and flexible, allowing you to find everything you need under one roof.

Quality-approved indoor cable protectors

Wall-mounted pipe cable guards effectively protect your exposed pipes and cables from impact damage in industrial environments such as warehouses, car parks and factories. They have an innovative U-shaped profile to accommodate different-size pipes and cables. Pre-drilled keyhole slots help to install them quickly and easily. These guards are made of 4mm-thick steel for maximum protection.

The five-compartment snap-fit protectors provide fast and convenient cable protection. They are 1.5m long to cover distances in big spaces and simply snap open and closed. The flexible and hardwearing elastomer rubber has a non-slip surface for added safety. You can use them in riskier environments as they are fire-retardant and will not conduct electricity to curb electrocution risks.

Seton’s carpet cable mat also provides an effortless solution for cable protection. It comes with high-visibility yellow and black borders that alert people to potential danger. The slip-resistant rubber backing decreases the risk of accidents to provide a cable tidy solution for the promotion of health and safety in the workplace. It is a durable floor cord cover.

Our plastic cable protectors and cable guards include linkable cable protectors. Proven to reduce trip hazards, the ribbed base provides a non-slip grip to ensure that the protector stays in place. This makes it perfect for areas with regular foot traffic. You can easily link these cable guards for longer lengths.

The multi-purpose aluminium cable protectors have three straight channels and offer a robust method of protecting valuable cables in commercial and industrial settings. You can create unique combinations with this versatile product by linking two or more protectors. A black and yellow warning strip further reduces trip hazards. They carry loads of up to 1,500kg, so you will not have to worry about the integrity of your cables.

Step through our virtual doors and browse our extensive selection of cable protectors, cable ramps and cable mats. Do not forget to look at our cable colour options for easy identification. Also, keep the cost-effective organisation solutions, such as the releasable cable ties and safety hooks, in mind.