| Computers are getting more advanced, especially | | | | self-adhesive sticker for mounting. |
| wireless technology and connectivity, but it will | | | | • Clips & Clamps – There are |
| probably be some time until a complete wireless | | | | various individual clips and clamps to mount cables |
| office is a reality. Until then, computer work areas | | | | to a stationary object. |
| are going to need cable management for | | | | To start cable management, group cables |
| optimum safety and visual acceptance. | | | | generally going to the same destination. |
| Cable management includes clamping, labeling and | | | | Don’t bundle power cables with data cables if |
| routing. There are various products to bundle | | | | the run is more than a few feet. The electrical |
| cables together: | | | | field from a power cable can sometime interfere |
| • Spiral Wrapping – This can be | | | | with data signals (USB, network, printers, etc) |
| wrapped around cables without disconnecting | | | | Next, secure the cables together with tie or |
| them. It is flexible so routing of the bundle is easy. | | | | wrap. Pay attention to routing since bundling a |
| • FLEXO WRAP - A hook and loop | | | | group of cables together sometime requires a |
| expandable sleeve designed for quick and easy | | | | cable to be longer than it actually is. |
| bundling and protection of wire, cable | | | | If there is a surge protector, position it for easy |
| • Cable Ties – These are nylon ties | | | | routing of power cables. Power adapter units |
| available in various lengths and colors. They can | | | | sometime take two spaces when plugging into a |
| just bundle a group of cables or secure to | | | | power strip. Use a universal power cord adapter |
| another item. | | | | to alleviate the problem. This is a one foot |
| • Velcro® Ties – These are similar | | | | power cord extension that allows the power |
| to cable ties, but using Velcro®. Some have a | | | | adapter to be located about a foot from the |
| mounting hole to secure to a something solid. | | | | power strip allowing use of all the receptacles. |
| • Cable Management Box – Made | | | | After implementing cable management, all the |
| from plastic and holds up to seven cables. About | | | | cables will be more secure and look a lot better! |
| 15” in length and 4” wide with | | | | |