5 sleeves for covering cables
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
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1/2" Side Entry Cable Wrap Braided Sleeving with Hook & Loop Fastener
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WINGOFFLY 5pcs x 6.5Ft 8mm Cable Management PP Hose Protector Sleeve Spiral Wire Wrap
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TechFlex F6N0.25BK Flexo F6 General Purpose 1/4-inch Braided Cable Sleeve
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Copapa 21M 68 Ft PE Black Polyethylene Spiral Wire Wrap Tube PC Manage Cable 6mm 1/ 4''
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1/4 inch Flexo PET Expandable Braided Sleeving
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Transcript:
Hey, I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools, and in this video we’re going to take a look at 5 different types of cable wrap. As a maker, I use this stuff to gather and protect wires in my projects, but it’s also good for managing cables from your computer or TV. I was surprised to learn there were so many different types of this stuff--velcro, spiral, split, braided tube. I’m going to show you what each one is like. I have links for everything in the description.
First up, I have this velcro style braided cable wrap. It comes in this flat reel. You roll out however much you need, cut it, and fold it around your cables. The hook and loop keeps it secure.
It’s a good look, and very common around office buildings. The velcro makes it easy to undo, or pull out a cable along the way. But it also adds a little flap that sticks out, which depending on how concerned you are about the look of your project, feels a little sloppy.
One quick tip about working with this braided wrap is that you can avoid a frayed edge by using a hot knife, or hitting the edge with a torch or lighter.
If you just cut it with scissors, the ends tend to unravel and it’s a mess.
The best option is to use a hot knife. I have a cordless one I use that I’ll link to. This cuts right through and melts the edges together as it goes so it doesn’t unravel.
You can also use a heat gun or torch or lighter, but the edge is a little more globby than what you get with a hot knife.
Next up we have this polypropylene spiral wrap from WingOfFly. It comes in a bunch of colors and like most of these options you can get bigger or smaller diameter. This is the smallest I found, which is an 8mm diameter.
It’s interesting stuff. It’s hard and smooth, and kinda slippery. And it’s UV resistant. It looks like an old school telephone cord, which I kinda like.
To use these, you cut the length you want and then wrap it around your cables like you’re wrapping a bandage.
It’s a little more work than some of the other methods here, but the end result is smooth and seamless. It’s also really colorful, which I like.
Next, we have a different version of the braided sleeve. Instead of using velcro, this design has a stiff, open split down one side that stays closed on its own.
You can get it in different sizes, but at this smallest ¼-inch size, you can use it to dress up a cable or two.
To me, this stuff looks better than the velcro option, and seems to be just as easy to put cables in and out of.
Next we have this common black polyethylene spiral wrap. This stuff is cheap and easy to find. It’s very flexible. And like the polypropylene wrap you put it on by wrapping it around over and over.
My main complaint about this stuff is that it just looks a little sloppy. It kinda looks like you wrapped your cables in electrical tape.
You can also find clear versions of this stuff, which I like a little better, but still isn’t a great look.
The upshot of this stuff is that you get a nice, thick, protective layer around your cables. If you’re trying to protect a lot of little fragile electronic wiring from heat and wear and tear, this is the most practical option I’ve found.
Finally, it’s worth mentioning that if you’re making your own cables, you can buy these uncut braided tubes in a bunch of different designs.
The trick with these is that you run your wiring through, slip on some heatshrink for the ends, attach your connectors, and then heat shrink the ends in place for a nice, finished look.
So there you go, 5 different cable wrap options. Maybe one of them is perfect for your next project. Again, you can find Amazon links for everything in the video description. And you can find thousands of reader recommended tools like these at Cool-Tools.org.
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I thought by the channel name and title this was going to be one of those AI auto generated videos with Text to Speech tailored to my search. But no, an actual human made video that happened to be about exactly what I was looking for! Nice, thanks
People using wire looms for pet protection. Buy it as an automotive part and you get twice as much for the same price.
Thanks so much for posting this, it was super helpful!
The "PET" expandable sleeving that you showed last is actually the most popular type on eBay. Believe it or not, I haven't seen the other types that you showcased on there but I'm sure they are if I give a search. I'm trying to work with a seller right now but there's a communication barrier. I want to wrap my power cables for my stereo equipment but I didn't make my own cables meanings the ends are on them. I want to know how thick of a millimeter cable I would need to stretch over the IEC power socket ( while not having an outcome of the wrap being saggy or loose)
Plenty of 1/8 inch sleeving out their. The braided sleeves that aren’t split, can usually expand enough to get cable ends through, but to be sure, just do some measurements and check the specs before purchasing.
That was just about the lamest “round up” of anything that I’ve ever witnessed. How about different kinds of protection offered by the different cables. Most are abrasion resistant to some degree or another. Plenty offer decent thermal protection, but you might want to check specs to be sure they won’t melt in your application. Some are definitely much more flexible than others. Relatively few offer cut resistance. If weight is an issue, it might be mentioned in the specs, but often is not.
Finally, how about value for money? Prices on cable sleeving ranges from $100 for 20 feet to $8 for over 100 feet, and it is definitely not a matter of getting what you pay for, as some very high quality sleeving is quite affordable, while some that is simply garbage is priced higher than gold.
Hi
Could I use the one like telephone wire on my engine spark plug wire???are they enough resistance to the heat??
Just the kind of video I was looking for! And with your video, I discovered the velcro type sleeved
Below mentioned type sleeve
Electriduct 10" Side Entry Cable Wrap Braided Sleeving with Hook & Loop Fastener - 25 Feet (Black)
It suitable or not for electric vehicles and how much temprature withstand please give reply
anyone have any suggestions on wire covers that would make a cable be a lot more rigid, almost completely solid? I need to make only one section on a wire stiffened for a project I am doing but am having trouble finding the right product for it.
On the last option you showed, what is the easiest way to insert the cable inside the uncut braided sleeve?
The braided would be very cool for my bike wires, but the the spiral wrap may be better, very cool video
No mention of plastic zip tubing? Best option IMHO.
Will this work for AC power cords like for a guitar amp or PAspeakerS. Thank you.
Great, now I need to buy a hot knife...
It's the guy from CNET
Quick concise and you got to the point Thank you very much.
thanks a lot but which dimensions of braided wire loom sleeving are good for microphone and guitar cables? and can i easily heat shrink on the top and the end of the cable?i mean does it stick fare to this braided ones?thanks again
Great video, quick and to the point
Anyone know how to make a diy version
I have an earphone with a braided cable, my question is, what will happen if braided cable contacts with water?
wtf my braided cable didnt come with velcro!! :-(
Working late tonight? Welcome to Team Insomnia! Great vid BTW!
Hi, also u can use these stuff for hydraulic and cooling hose
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I need pure white! The link for the ones here are more translucent and I can still see the black cord through them
bit late, but you could use white electric tape around the wire so that is doesn't stand out through the sleeving?
i love it
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