Heavy Duty Cable Protector Ramps

We have heard every name for heavy-duty cable protectors, including cable ramps, wire protectors, and metal cord covers. In addition, our knowledgeable staff will be able to help you find the heavy duty cable cover that suits your application correctly, whatever it may be. 

Our Cable Ramps offer a fast, affordable solution to protect cables from damage caused by vehicles and foot traffic. They help minimize trip hazards and reduce the risk of slips, falls, and electrocution, while ensuring safe movement for both pedestrians and heavy machinery. Browse our wide variety of cable protector ramps available in channel sizes and material types, and protect your cables today!

Heavy Duty Cable Protectors Ramps

Although Heavy Duty Cable Covers often go undetected by the untrained eye, they are highly essential to ensure that pedestrians and expensive cables are protected. These Heavy duty cord covers are required to be highly durable and long-lasting. Therefore, Heavy duty cable covers are primarily designed from high-density polyurethane or rubber.

For cable protector ramps to be considered heavy duty, they must be rated to withstand more than 10,000 lb. of weight per axle. Thus, cable protectors ramps are designed to keep pedestrians safe from tripping hazards and to stop heavy cars, trucks, and other vehicles from damaging wires under their weight.

How to Choose the Right Cable Protector Ramp

Number of Channels: 

The precise size and number of wires or hoses you intend to conceal or protect are crucial factors to consider when selecting the cable ramp that is most appropriate for your needs. 

Taking these measurements before buying your cable protector will allow you to accurately pick the corresponding size of the channels in the cable protector and the number of channels required.

Type of Crossover Traffic:

Once you have correctly determined what size of cable protector you need, you should begin to think about who or what will be walking, driving, or rolling over the outdoor cable covers. In situations where a lot of pedestrians will be crossing the street, visibility is typically a bigger issue. To enhance visibility, it is advisable to purchase cable cover protectors with bright safety yellow or orange lids to attract the attention of individuals walking over or around them. At Cable Ties and More, choose from a variety of attractive colors.

Alternatively, if you know that heavy cars, trucks, or forklifts will be driving over the cable ramp, it would be wise to invest in ATLAS® Heavy Duty Cable Protector Ramps, rated for 18,000–40,000 lbs per axle to ensure that your investment will not be damaged under repeat crossings. Lastly, ADA Compliant and low profile cable protector ramps are specifically designed for applications where individuals with wheelchairs can easily cross over the cable covers.

Don't forget about connectors.

If you already have a specific brand of cable cover, you have fewer options for appropriate covers. Cable protectors all have male connectors and female reception ports. Therefore, when buying a cable ramp to match with existing units, you need to ensure you have matching connectors.

What Are Common Uses & Applications For Cable Protectors?

Military: Heavy-duty cable protector ramps are commonly found in military facilities worldwide. They typically cover cables that connect external Datacom and Telecom installations or hoses in maintenance areas.

Event Production: If you have been to a medium-to-large concert, festival, or fair, numerous guard dog cable protectors were used to cover and protect power cable runs from the power generators to the stage.

Film Production: Behind the scenes of many film sets, there are hundreds of power and audio-video cables lining the floor or ground. The last thing any reputable production company wants is a celebrity tripping on loose wires and potentially hurting themselves in the process.

Construction: Many job sites will often have numerous hydraulic hoses or power cables connected to tools and machinery being used on the job site. Ensure you adhere to standard regulatory requirements and protect your employees from potential hazards.

Facility Safety: Heavy duty cable protectors are also commonly found in warehouses and manufacturing facilities where potentially dangerous machinery or equipment is present. Cable ramps are again needed to ensure that all trip hazards are eliminated.

Drop-Over Cable Protectors VS Cable Protectors With Lids

The two ambiguous types of cable protectors are those with drop-over and open-close lids. The benefit of employing drop-over cable covers is their ease of installation, particularly for cable hose runs that are already in place and cannot be picked up and moved. Further, Drop over cord covers often cost less due to their light weight construction, yet this also means they cannot handle as much weight. Cable protectors with lids are the most popular type of cable ramp. As the name indicates, the lid can open and close, allowing you to easily add or remove items inside. These cable protector ramps are designed to support heavy duty weight capacities, with some specific models able to withstand up to 800,000 pounds.

What Is the Difference Between Rubber and Polyurethane Cable Protectors?

Rubber vs. polyurethane, classic cable ramp rivalry. A few things to consider when deciding between one or the other: Rubber cable protectors are generally much less expensive without compromising on quality. However, the weight of rubber cable protectors makes manual transportation more difficult. Rather, cable protectors made of polyurethane are lighter and typically have greater weight capacities. 

How To Transport Cable Protector Ramp?

If you are moving multiple cable protectors at once, it is best to purchase a cable protector transport cart that can hold up to ten cable ramps. However, if you prefer not to invest in a secure transport cart, you can always use the built-in grips on the underside of standard cable protectors to make carrying the cable cover much easier.

Cable Ties and More offers a comprehensive selection of floor cable covers and cord protectors designed to prevent tripping hazards, organize cables, and shield them from damage. Our range of heavy-duty cable protector ramps, drop-over rubber cable protectors, and low-profile cord covers is suitable for residential and commercial environments. These products are crafted from durable materials like industrial rubber and polyurethane, ensuring longevity and safety in managing your cables.