The Best Heavy Duty Cable Covers for Industrial and Event Use
Cable protectors and cable covers are essential in the workplace, industrial estates and within the home for protecting cables and reducing trip hazards. Whether you need heavy duty cable protectors to protect electrical cables and hoses from vehicle traffic, or wish to protect cables at events from pedestrians, there is an extensive range of solutions available.
Within this guide, we will walk you through what to consider when purchasing a cable protector and the best options for your needs.
What are cable protectors used for?
Cable protectors are commonly used in homes, offices, warehouses, schools, festivals, events and more to protect cables.
They are designed to protect the cables from damage whilst enhancing safety by reducing the risk of users tripping on the cables. In addition, they keep cables neat and out of the way.
Cable ramps are ideal for a wide range of settings, including protecting small cables in the home, computer cables in the office, electrical cables at music events, hoses running across roads, and EV charging cables on driveways.
Heavy duty cable protectors are a popular choice for protecting cables from vehicle traffic.
In the UK, in the workplace, it is important for employers to reduce the risk of employees tripping and falling. The HSE recommends cable covers to protect cables and wires, especially in pedestrian areas.
What to check prior to purchasing a cable protector
Before looking to purchase a cable cover, you will need to check:
- Your cable size - we suggest checking the diameter
- How many cables you wish to cover - there are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 channel solutions available
- The size of the area you wish to cover - many designs are interlocking to cover any length
- What capacity you require, for example, will cars and/or pedestrians be passing over the cable ramps
- If being used in pedestrian areas, consider whether you require wheelchair friendly cable covers
- Do you require a portable solution, or do you wish to secure the cable protector to the ground?
The Best Heavy Duty Cable Protectors
Heavy Duty Cable Protectors for Pedestrian Traffic & Light Vehicles
The rubber cable protector is ideal for protecting cables from pedestrians and light vehicle traffic. With a 20mm cable diameter, this cable ramp is a popular choice for those seeking to protect cables in driveways and by garages.
Ideal for EV charging cables, the cable ramp is available in lengths from 1m to 9m
- Durable 2,000kg capacity, suitable for light vehicles
- Available in all black or black and yellow
- Easy to use, snap open and insert your cable
- Portable design
- Indoor or outdoor use, can be left outside
- Anti-slip surface to reduce trip hazards
Heavy Duty Cable Covers for Regular Use & Heavy Vehicle Traffic
Available with 1, 2, 3 or 5 channels, the heavy-duty cable protectors are perfect for vehicle traffic.
- Heavy-duty, capacities up to 12,000kg
- Interlocking design, cover your required length
- Hinged lid, lift up to insert cables
- Indoor or outdoor use, can be left outside
- Chequered anti-slip surface
- Reduces vehicle speeds, enhancing road safety
- Large channels for cables up to 80mm in diameter
Heavy Duty Rubber Hose Ramps
Provided with 2 large channels, the Hose Protectors are perfect for protecting large cables and hoses from vehicle traffic, including HGVs.
- Heavy-duty, 12,000kg capacity
- Interlocking design, cover your required length
- Easy to use, place over the cables
- Indoor or outdoor use, can be left outside
- Reflecive strips for visibility at night
- Large channels for cables up to 90mm in diameter
Wheelchair Accessible Cable Ramps
When cable protectors are used in public areas, it’s important to keep the space accessible for those using mobility aids, including wheelchairs, mobility scooters and walkers. At many events and within businesses, wheelchair accessible cable ramps are used to ensure mobility aids can safely pass over cables. The cable ramps are also ideal where low clearance items are in use, such as pallet trucks and forklifts.
- Heavy-duty, 10,000kg capacity
- Use in conjunction with The Ramp People's 5-channel heavy-duty cable protector
- Easy to use, place over the cable protector
- Indoor or outdoor use, can be left outside
- Smooth gradient, ideal for mobility aids
- Secure in place where preferred
Cable Protectors for Industrial Settings
Adam Hall offers a range of cable protectors which are ideal for use in industrial settings as they have been tested in various harsh environments.
- 2, 3, 5 & 7 channel solutions available
- Fixed and portable solutions
- Interlocking design, cover your required cable length/li>
- Resistant to oil, acid, petrol and short-term contact with solvents
- Fire resistance class B2
- TUV certified
For advice on finding the right cable protector for your business, please contact our team.
The Ramp People have an extensive range of cable ramps in stock for immediate dispatch with next working day, and Saturday delivery available across mainland UK.
For larger orders, please contact our team to discuss bulk discounts.
