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Originally Posted by Rick Sutton  As far as strain reliefs I keep several types in my parts supplies. If you don't have have a local source get a catalog from Mouser, Digikey or similar and stock up on the ones you are likely to use. I prefer ones that are secured by screws but the adhesive ones are useful. Stand-offs for elevating the strain reliefs are also very useful. Obviously, you'll need loads of cable ties to secure cables together and to the ties.
Just noticed your post from above and you are using Mogami 2931 and 2932 snake cable. That's what I use and it is actually one of the best as it is reletively light weight and very easy to strain relieve. Get the loop type reliefs that fit snugly around the snake and SCREW those to something solid. The snakecan easily hang on that and the individual lines can be bundled with cable ties and relieved by the many devices that use a cable tie as a connection. A good battery drill (makita) is your friend here as you need to secure this stuff properly.
The goal is to have each connection "floating" mechanically with only the weight of the last inch or two of the cable bearing on the connector. With the Mogami you are using that is a very small weight. |
Thanks, Rick! This is exactly what I needed to know! I guess my last question is would these strain reliefs be attached to the rack panel or to the rack itself? I don't really want to drill into the rack (gotta love those Makita cordlesses!). It's kind of too bad there aren't strain relief mount points built into the rack panel.
Thanks, guys! Everyone's posts have been very helpful.
Edwin