Failure to protect cabling from external hazards can lead to costly downtime, safety risks, and compromised system integrity. Three-D Agencies, a trusted South African distributor since 1977, offers a comprehensive range of cable protection products designed to withstand the toughest environments across Southern Africa.
Why cable protection matters
Cables are often subjected to a multitude of threats: mechanical strain, abrasion, crushing, moisture, chemicals, UV exposure, and temperature extremes. Unprotected cables are prone to rapid wear, electrical faults, and environmental damage. Three-D’s cable protection solutions combat these risks head-on:
- Enhanced durability: Adding layers of heat-shrink tubing, trunking, or flexible conduit prevents physical damage.
- Extended service life: Shielding cables from moisture, chemicals, and UV rays reduces premature failure.
- Safer workspaces: Protection systems guard against trip hazards, accidental damage, and electrical leakage.
- Compliance-ready: Well-packed cable runs are easier to inspect, maintain, and certify under regulatory standards.
A product for every need
Three-D’s cable protection suite brings together different technologies to match every scenario:
1. Heat-shrink tubing
- Ideal for point protection of splices, joints, and terminations.
- Ensures tight insulation, keeping water, dust, chemicals, and mechanical strain at bay.
- The halogen free, flame retardant HSCB series offers clean, resilient shielding with adhesive lining for secure sealing.
2. Flexible (corrugated) tubing – MAXFLEX
- Corrugated polypropylene tubing delivers flexible armour ideal for mobile or dynamic installations such as moving machinery, robotics, or automotive wiring.
- Available in various colours (black, grey, orange) to suit environmental or identification needs.
- Durable design excels at reducing kinks and resisting industrial wear.
3. Trunking and accessories
- Rigid plastic trunking (CLT, YT, floor trunking) offers structured routing and protection for multi-cable installations in offices, commercial buildings, and workshops.
- Comes with end-caps, corner fittings, lids, and joiners for clean, secure installations.
- Enables easy access for expansion, inspection, and maintenance.
4. Spiroband and grommets
- Spiroband (spiral wrap) allows quick bundling and retrofitting of cables without dismantling existing wiring, ideal for cable chasing.
- LDPE spiroband is resistant to abrasion and UV.
- Grommets protect cables where they pass through panels or metal, reducing noise, wear, and potential abrasion.
5. Blanking plugs and polyester sleeving
- Blanking plugs seal off unused duct or trunking openings, protecting against dirt, moisture, and pest ingress.
Tailored applications across industries
Three-D’s expansive cable protection line meets the demands of diverse sectors:
- Mining and Heavy Industry: MAXFLEX corrugated tubing in bright orange/grey delivers robust protection in wet, mechanical environments.
- Commercial and Residential: Neat trunking systems with lids, corners, and blanking plugs support safe, aesthetically clean installations in offices and homes.
- Marine and Automotive: Flexible tubing and spiroband handle vibration, moisture, and abrasion in mobile and confined settings.
- Renewables and Solar: Heat-shrink and sleeving protect against UV, heat, and moisture in exposed solar installations.
- Event and Temporary Solutions: Grommets and spiroband allow rapid, clean deployment of power and network cables while ensuring protection and order.
**Read more in the latest edition of Sparks (July)
