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ID-eally balanced: How cable identification can help save space in panel building

02Sep

posted by: Nathan Bennett, HellermannTyton

With space at a premium, and clarity essential, panel builders need cable management solutions that enable compact – but clearly marked – installation. Nathan Bennett, Product Manager – Electrical Installation & Enclosures at HellermannTyton, explains how to achieve the ideal balance.

Panel builders must consider many different – and often competing – factors during an installation. Safety, of course, is paramount. But so are the speed of installation, and saving space, so good organisation is key to achieving an effective balance between these requirements.

One shortcut to a well-organised panel is clear identification. By choosing the right cable markers and wiring ducts, a panel builder can install them in a highly compact manner, therefore saving valuable space, while leaving future operators with everything they need to manage the panel safely and effectively.

All clear

Cable identification is a highly specialised area with one key goal: efficiency for the user. There are plenty of ways to achieve this efficiency, giving panel builders enormous scope in how they approach an installation...

Read the full article in PBSI's September issue