Cord Covers
Cord covers are used to cover loose cords, or cables, and wires such as
extension cords, wiring, telephone and communications cords. Although generally aesthetically-pleasing with a variety of colors and designs, cord covers serve a very utilitarian purpose. By reducing tangles, cord covers protect the cable or wire from damage done by pedestrian or vehicular traffic. It also protects pedestrians from trip hazards, including slips and falls, which could be caused by loose cords. Cord cover applications include perimeter cable routing, open-office cable routing, computer network cables, telephone cords and
power cords. Industries that benefit from cord covers include electronics, warehouses, medical, industrial manufacturing, commercial, retail, telecommunications, home entertainment and automotive.
Cord covers come in many different styles, ranging from the most basic to the very complex, and are typically designed based on a specific application's requirements. Basic designs include floor cord covers and wall floor covers. Floor cord covers are used to cover cords along a floor to prevent tripping and protect the cords. Floor cord covers are often made of heavy-duty polyurethane and include treads. An expandable sleeving fits around the cords and wires, keeping them neat and contained. They are often used for computer systems, home theatre, military and aerospace applications. Wall cord covers are used to attach cords to a wall or to the back of a desk. They can be painted or finished to fit in with the décor of a home or office setting. Many of them include open-channel design, meaning they are totally open on the side facing the wall or surface. This makes it easy to add or remove different cords. Cable protectors may also include corners and couplings to adapt their size and shape to their environment. Cord covers are a must-have for machine shops, airports, offices, homes or anywhere that loose cords or wiring could prove to be hazardous and unsightly.