{"id":1733,"date":"2020-03-10T13:00:43","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.bpfonline.co.uk\/?p=1733"},"modified":"2025-12-05T15:48:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T15:48:20","slug":"what-is-a-cable-management-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-a-cable-management-system\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a cable management system?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here at BPF<\/strong><\/a>, we offer a wide range of components for cable management systems, and so if you’re wondering ‘what is a cable management system?’, you’ve landed in the right place!<\/p>\n

Quite simply, a cable management system is designed to efficiently organise cables and wiring. It sounds simple enough, but knowing which components to start with can be tricky. Particularly, if like many people, the cables around your desk look like a small hurricane has passed through!<\/p>\n

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In this article, we\u2019ll go through the components involved and importance behind an efficient cable management set up.<\/p>\n

Why is an effective cable management system important?<\/h4>\n

We\u2019ve written a more in-depth post on this which you can find HERE<\/a><\/strong>. But if you’re in a hurry, we’ve condensed it for you!<\/p>\n

An efficient cable management system doesn\u2019t just provide you with a neat and tidy work space. It is a lot more important than you may think!<\/p>\n

Messy, sprawling cables are an obvious trip hazard, but they can also be a fire hazard too! Tangled cables can be strained, crushed and overheat (from lack of airflow). In fact, Rhino Fire Control<\/a> claims that faulty electrics and equipment is the most common cause of workplace fires. And with a staggering 12,000 fires a year caused by damaged, faulty or misused electrical appliances, it is essential to take proper care of them.<\/p>\n

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Furthermore, troubleshooting a device or network involves testing and assessing individual cables\u2019 working condition. An efficient cable management system not only helps establish the issue sooner, but a properly installed set up can help to extend and maintain the performance of the power cables.<\/p>\n

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What types of cable management system are there?<\/h4>\n

There are many options available to help you complete your cable management set up. However, deciding which components you need isn’t actually as tricky as it may seem.<\/p>\n

The below parts are all used to support and safely route cables through from the desktop to power source, as you’ll see in the diagram.<\/p>\n