Spiral wrapping band
A spiral wrapping band is a flexible plastic solution for bundling, guiding, and protecting cables and thin conduits. Thanks to its spiral shape, the band can be easily wrapped around a single cable or a bundle, keeping the cables together without the need for a closed tube. In practice, spiral wrapping band is used for cable management at workstations, in installations, and in industrial environments where cables need to remain organized and better protected.
What is a spiral wrapping band?
A spiral wrapping band is also known as a spiral sleeve or cable sleeve. The principle is always the same: an open, spiral-shaped plastic band that is wrapped around a cable bundle.
The advantage of this open structure is that cables can enter and exit the bundle at any point along the route. This makes spiral wrapping band suitable for situations where cables change frequently or where branch-offs are required, for example toward equipment, workstations, or distribution points.
Features and properties
Spiral wrapping bands are made from polyethylene. This material is chosen for its combination of flexibility and abrasion resistance, making the band suitable for long-term use in a wide range of environments. The band helps keep cables together and reduces friction, kinking, and damage caused by contact with edges or moving parts.
Spiral wrapping band is typically used for the following applications:
- Bundling and guiding cables without a closed enclosure
- Protection against light mechanical stress and wear
- Practical cable management, even with multiple branch-offs
Spiral wrapping band is easy to install and does not require special tools.
It is often used as a neat finishing solution, but also as functional protection. The level of protection depends on the environment, the mechanical load, and the selected bundle diameter. In some situations, additional shielding may be required, for example under heavy mechanical stress or where cables need to be fully enclosed.
Our spiral wrapping bands are UV-resistant, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. They can also be used in temperatures ranging from –40 °C to +60 °C.
Applications for office, workshop, and industry
Spiral wrapping band is used in both domestic and professional environments, especially where cables need to be bundled neatly while remaining accessible. In office settings, it is often used to group cords under desks or along workstations. In workshops, vehicles, and machinery, spiral wrapping band is applied to organize cables and protect them from abrasion and uncontrolled movement.
Typical applications include:
- Bundling power cables in workshops and server rooms
- Organizing cables in vehicles and machines
- Protecting cables from wear in industrial environments
- Neatly guiding cables along frames, cabinets, or workstations
In installations with many cables, spiral wrapping band can make maintenance easier. Cables remain grouped together, yet can still be traced and adjusted without dismantling a closed duct or conduit.
Use and installation
Spiral wrapping band is applied by wrapping the band around the cable bundle. Because the band is open, you can decide where to start and how many branch-offs are needed. In practice, it works best to roughly position the cables first and only then bundle them, so you do not have to rewrap the band.
Adding, branching, or removing cables
A key advantage of spiral wrapping band is that cables can be modified at a later stage. Cables can exit or be added to the bundle at any point. This is useful for expansions, replacements, or when creating a branch to a device. Thanks to the spiral structure, the bundle remains intact even when multiple exits are present.
Different sizes and bundle diameters
Spiral wrapping bands are available in various diameters. The choice depends on the number of cables, the cable thicknesses, and the desired space for future additions.
Common bundle diameters include:
- 4 to 50 millimeters
- 6 to 60 millimeters
- 7.5 to 60 millimeters
- 9 to 65 millimeters
- 12 to 70 millimeters
- 15 to 100 millimeters
- 20 to 130 millimeters
When selecting a size, it is practical to allow for future growth. If you expect additional cables later on, a larger bundle diameter can be helpful. At the same time, the band should not be too loose, as this would result in less controlled cable routing.
Colors and variants
Spiral wrapping band is available in black and white. The color choice is usually functional. Black is often selected for technical environments and visible installations where the band should be less noticeable or match equipment. White is commonly used in office environments or on light-colored surfaces where a clean, neutral appearance is desired.
Alternatives to spiral wrapping band
Spiral wrapping band is not always the best solution. Depending on the situation, another product may be more suitable, for example when cables need to be fully enclosed or when a permanent bundle is required.
Common alternatives include:
- Cable ties, for compact bundles and more permanent fastening
- Velcro tape, when bundles need to be opened and closed regularly
- Cable clips, for routing along walls, ceilings, or frames
- Corrugated tubing, when mechanical protection and full enclosure are more important
The choice depends on the environment, accessibility, installation method, and the level of protection required.
