Cable and Cable Management

Organising your cable and wiring is a great way to ensure they stay in good condition. Meteor offers various wirings, accessories, enclosure boxes, trunking, conduits, and more for all your cable management needs. 

These products maintain the integrity of your electrical system while protecting them from multiple hazards. 

Our cable management supplies are also designed to work well in any installation. From residential wiring to commercial and industrial needs, Meteor provides efficient solutions for every type of cable organisation. 

One of the highlights from our cable management range includes Unistrut’s trunking systems and accessories, which are ideal for retail spaces, schools, offices and other such properties. 

In addition, we also offer products in various styles and designs to suit contemporary installations as well. If you’re worried about finding the right size for cable accessories, we provide different sizing options to fit any location. 

Whether you want small, individual-sized trunking or products for large electrical installation, you can easily find these options here at Meteor. 

Let’s take a closer look at some of the best cable management products you can find at Meteor.

Quality Trunking Systems

Trunking and conduit are the most efficient ways of managing your cables and wiring. Metal trunking stores and organises your cables, while the conduit provides excellent connections for an uninterrupted experience. 

We carry the Unistrut line that provides high-quality steel trunking to fit all your cable management needs. This trunking is ideal for any type of cable management as it keeps wiring safe and in operation. 

In cases of a fire or short circuit, Unistrut’s trunking is designed to stop this hazard from spreading and affecting your cables.

Using a trunking system instead of conduits in complex installations is best because they offer better protection. Trunking products are especially ideal if you use thicker wiring bundles that need efficient organisation. 

Many industrial settings and workplaces use metal trunking to supply power to machines in multiple locations. The trunking systems in such sites are usually waist-height, allowing a well-designed system to carry various wires along the same path. 

Our trunking systems also work best if a cabling run needs to perform several bends or when large exposed runs must be maintained efficiently and safely around large areas. Rigid metal trunking systems are more modular than most conduit installations, even though they don’t have the same level of flexibility. 

At Meteor, trunking is available in various shapes, including rectangular or square or flattened for an inconspicuous appearance.  As we’ve mentioned, our trunking is available in various sizes, so you have more versatility in installation. 

At Meteor, trunking is available in multiple shapes, including rectangular, square, or flattened, for an inconspicuous appearance. We carry trunking in the following sizes. 

 

• 50mm x 50mm
• 75mm x 50mm
• 75mm x 75mm
• 100mm x 50mm
• 100mm x 75mm
• 100mm x 100mm
• 150mm x 75mm
• 150mm x 100mm
• 150mm x 150mm

 

With these many options, you can customise a unique cable management system for your wiring. 

Tough Exterior

The outer coating of our trunking helps maintain its high-quality performance. They are coated with a pre-galvanised metal that protects against erosion and other hazards. 

A pre-galvanised coating means the steel sheet was hot-dipped into a galvanised coating for a long-lasting finish. Pre-galvanised cable trunking works well for dry interior environments as it gives a clean and smooth finish with added protection.  

Cable trunking made from galvanised materials provides additional protection from corrosion, UV rays, outdoor exposure, and chemical agents. Other benefits of a galvanised coating include:

 

• A cost-effective method of protecting trunking
• The galvanised coating deteriorated at a much slower rate for a long-lasting trunking
• Once the galvanised coating erodes, it does not immediately affect large areas of the trunking
• The zinc in galvanised coating prevents “creepage” onto other exposed surfaces. 

 

Flexible and Durable Conduit Systems

Conduits are a great way to strengthen your wiring systems. Meteor carries several types of conduits in various materials to suit every situation. 

You can choose between galvanised metal conduits or flexible plastic systems depending on your need and installation. 

Our galvanised conduits have a tough exterior that maintains the integrity of your wiring and keeps it safe from multiple hazards. This ensures that you keep using your cable for a long time. 

If you want a lighter cable management system, go for plastic trunking. We offer highly durable plastic trunking from Cablecraft to ensure quality in every installation. 

These conduits come from Cablecraft’s Betaflex range which offers more flexibility with your cable management. Designed with corrugated polypropylene material,  Cablecraft’s conduits are easy to manoeuvre and fit into any location. 

For added benefits, this material is halogen-free and self-extinguishing to reduce any chance of electrical fires. Because of this high-grade construction, Cablecraft’s conduits are ideal for commercial and industrial spaces. 

What Is The Difference Between Cable Trunking And Conduits?

Metal trunking keeps all your cable in one place; conduits act as connectors for specific wires to power appliances. Most trunking is behind the walls of a building, while the conduit will provide electricity directly to the appliances. 

Even though these two methods of electrical cable protection and concealment act similarly in practice, each has advantages and disadvantages depending on a particular application.

Conduit systems are ideal for external and damp environments as they can be submerged in water, and metal conduits minimise electromagnetic interference. 

A conduit protects conductors from hazardous substances such as chemicals and moisture. Additionally, they work well for wiring systems that undergo multiple changes, as conduits allow alterations and removal of wiring systems.

Trunking keeps your cables and wiring systems safe and organised. The most critical application for trunking comes under cable management. Trunking systems also have multiple applications, and they are ideal for distributing high currents in equipment, buildings, and switching yards. 

If a building has multiple electrical cables in operation, this building will benefit significantly from trunking systems. 

 

Cable Trays and Cable Baskets

Cable trays and baskets are an excellent way of supporting and routing wiring channels throughout a building. 

These not only keep your wiring in place, but they are also the best way to keep them organised. We carry Unistrut’s excellent range of galvanised cable trays that are the best of their kind. 

This component is crucial to cable management systems because it enables safe and secure transmission of wires across open areas and protects the cables against overheating and fire buildup. 

The most commonly used cable trays include a solid bottom, perforated ladder, wire mesh, and channel type. 

Unistut’s cable trays offer mechanical support to manage anything from electrical cables and raceways to insulated conductors for power distribution. This cable basket is the best electrical solution for routing and supporting multiple cable runs simultaneously. 

Cable baskets often have a wire composition that allows air to circulate for proper cable ventilation. There are cable basket solutions for areas such as under desks, raised flooring systems, or hanging tray set-ups. 

Our electrical cable trays and cable basket have many advantages, including low maintenance costs, high durability, space-saving, high quality and strength, optimum protection, and corrosion resistance. 

Unistruts’ cable trays offer a galvanised coating to ensure a quality installation. Galvanised coatings for cable trays are popular because they are cost-effective. 

If, by chance, an unprotected area garners scratches and cuts, this coating protects the electrical tray from numerous environmental chemicals and is self-healing. The galvanised design ensures an excellent user experience that protects and keeps your wiring in place. 

As with other cable management products, there are various cable tray sizes to choose from at Meteor. 

Junction Boxes

Junction boxes are crucial because they house all your wiring systems. These boxes are a great protective and organisational tool, making them perfect for cable management. 

With this component, you have much flexibility in terms of installation. You can install junction boxes into the roof, concrete plaster, or walls. 

The junction box’s encasing protects the wiring from external factors affecting its operating capabilities. Apart from these applications, junction boxes are also used for applications such as:

• Preventing humans from getting into contact with electrical circuits and connections.
• Protects the cables from dust contamination and moisture
• Discourages rodents from chewing up the wires
• Organises electrical floor plan into small units
• Avoids the spread of fire within the junction box unit

 

Junction boxes are also great at simplifying the electrical wiring of a building. In most cases, each electrical junction box in a building represents a separate wiring section. 

Large junction boxes protect the entire house. This type of coordinated and organised arrangement makes it much easier for any sort of electrical work. Without junction boxes, an electrician’s work would be far more complex. 

At Meteor, you can browse multiple enclosure box ranges from leading industry brands such as Gewiss, Zahler, and Deligo—these brands manufacture only the best of their kind to ensure user satisfaction at every turn.  

Conduit Clips

No cable management is complete without smaller accessories. These additional electrical supplies ensure fluid connectivity throughout your wiring system. If you purchase a conduit system, a well-made supply of conduit clips is essential. 

Unicrimp’s range of conduit clips features white cable clips for 22 - 26mm round fixtures. These conduit clips are made from high-grade Polyethylene, which works well for low-temperature flexibility. 

Without proper nail clips, your wiring is at a higher risk of damage. Unicrimp’s nail in clips will keep your wiring organised and secure from any hazard that could damage the cable’s coating. 

You can also find nail clips in various sizes to fit any kind of installation. The 20mm clips, in particular, are great for multiple wiring systems due to their convenient size and efficiency. 

Unicrimp’s cable clips 20mm are one of the most popular sizes for conduit clips. The cable clips 20mm work best for cables sized between 22 to 26mm. 

Unicrimps’ conduit clips secure pipes and electrical or cable wiring to vertical and horizontal beams. These conduit clips allow the pipes to be safely attached to walls or ceilings, keeping wiring out of hazardous situations. 

Ceiling conduit clips are usually supported by overhead support beams, making these options excellent for indoor and outdoor use. 

These clips have a straightforward installation process, and you don’t need expert mechanical skills to install them. In most cases, you will need to screw the conduit clips to a stable surface. 

Unicrimp’s cable clips come in white and have premium steel nails. The premium steel nails prevent snapping and reduce the chances of bending your wires.  

Start Using Your Products In No Time

Once you’ve selected your ideal products, Meteor can easily deliver them in no time. We offer next-day delivery of electrical supplies, including cable management products, throughout the island of Ireland. 

With this service, you never have to worry about leaving your home, as we will bring the products to your doorstep in no time. 

If you want your electronic supplies immediately, Meteor also provides same-day delivery on items such as Tools & Hardware, LED Lighting, Heating & Ventilation, Electrical cables, and more. 

For consumers outside Ireland, Meteor also offers highly competitive delivery options for you. Consumers in the UK can use the 2-day delivery services to get their innovative products as soon as possible. 

With these delivery options, you don’t have to spend time travelling to your nearest store. You can simply browse through Meteor's wide range of high-quality products, place your order and wait for the products to reach you. 

If you want electronic products in bulk, Meteor has made this process much easier with our unrivalled distribution systems that remove the pain of unreliable couriers and time-wasting trade counters. 

Our efficient delivery systems have made us one of the most reliable and largest electrical online wholesales in the island of Ireland and the UK. 

If you are an electrician or in the home improvement field, you can also set up a trade account to access several great features, such as free next-day delivery, faster checkout, exclusive offers, and much more. 

Unveiling the Amp Rating

The amp rating of a cable signifies the maximum continuous current that the cable can safely carry without exceeding its temperature rating. For 25mm cables, understanding the amp rating is imperative as it dictates the cable's suitability for various applications and ensures compliance with safety standards.

Factors Influencing Amp Rating

Several factors influence the amp rating of 25mm cable, including:

1. Conductor Material: The choice of conductor material, commonly copper for 25mm cables, impacts the cable's conductivity and ampacity.

2. Insulation Type: The insulation surrounding the conductors plays a crucial role in providing thermal protection and electrical insulation, thereby influencing the cable's amp rating.

3. Installation Environment: Ambient temperature, installation method, and proximity to heat sources are factors that can affect the cable's temperature and amp rating.