IEC Secure Tension Sleeves

Secure retention sleeves are pushed over IEC connectors and plugs to provide a tighter fit to an installed power cable.

Once in place, up to four times the force will be required for the power cable to be removed. This cost-effective solution helps to prevent accidental disconnections in high density installations when moves and changes are taking place. It also protects equipment against dislodging of the cable due to vibration, as well as intentional or unintentional disconnects.

Tension sleeves are available in several colour options allowing for quick visual identification of power paths, applications, or redundant failover links, on either an existing or new installation.  This creates a superior solution, resulting in a near locking PDU setup, without the expensive price tag.  In the absence of having secure sleeves installed, overtime IEC connections can jiggle loose, causing partial or full disconnection from critical network services.

  • Sleeves available for C14, C13, C15, C19 and C20
  • Avoid accidental or deliberate disconnections
  • Use with network switches and servers, PDU’s or UPS’s
  • Compatible with most IEC 60320 power cables
  • No specialist tools required for cable removal

IEC 60320 Secure Male and Female Tension Over Mould Sleeves

The male over mould sleeve is used for both C14 and C20 plugs. This durable plastic insert pushes over the cable plug, before plugging in to the power source. Once inserted you’ll see the lip of the secure sleeve and its extraction tabs which provides that visual identification for identifying different power paths when using a variety of colours. In the event of the required removal, all you need to do is pull the cable much harder than normal, as no specific tools are needed.

Category 6A Short Length RJ45 Patch Cables – 26AWG F/STP LS0H Snagless RJ45 Boot

The Cat6a 10Gigabit-BaseT short length is available as a 20cm option. They’re manufactured using a S/FTP shielded construction, coupled with a LS0H cable jacket and 50µm gold connectors. The RJ45 ends have flush moulded snagless boots and as expected, certified to 500Mhz to meet global Cat6a standards.

A female over mould works in the same way and is designed to cover the C13, C15 and C19 connector types.  It is important to note that when removing the power cable from a piece of active equipment, you should take care not to damage the inlet.  Also always ensure that the power source is turned off and any tools used should be nonconductive.

  • Supplied in pack sizes of 10 or 25 sleeves
  • Stocked product ready for immediate despatch
  • Use coloured tabs to identify different power paths
  • UK and European delivery options available
  • Cost effective solution helping to avoid accidental downtime

Tolerances of IEC 320 inlets, plugs and connectors are wide, meaning the stability of a connection can be inadvertently separated with IEC cables, often seen as the weakest final link in the power chain.  These secure tension sleeves are compatible with most connector designs including the stocked IEC power cable range from Patch Solutions, as well as Yung Li or Stayonline branded cables.  It’s advisable to request a free sample so that you can try the solution first, ensuring a snug fit on to the connector/plug and testing with the equipment inlet before a larger project rollout.

Patch Solutions Services

Here at Patch Solutions, we provide a premium range of Slim diameter RJ45 network patch cables, making them an ideal choice for high density installations, creating up to a 30% cable space saving.

Our ever-popular short length patch cables have been the preferred choice for new network patching installations for the past decade. They’re ideal for panel to switch port replication, making them a perfect option for 1U and 2U network patching.

Our Cat6 security patch cable design improves compliance across any organisation, helping to protect assets without the need for additional investment in access control systems.

Manufactured using a flat cable jacket, these duplex assemblies are three times the thickness of standard patch cables, providing a far more robust construction and making them ideal for inter-rack connections.

Manufactured using thicker 1.5mm² power cable, our IEC jumper extension cables are robust in their construction, yet flexible for ease of installation using a PVC H05VV-F cable jacket.

Compatible with 250v/15A equipment, they are designed to operate in high ‘HOT’ temperatures for longer periods of time, unlike the thinner 10A equivalent.

Secure retention sleeves are pushed over IEC connectors and plugs to provide a tighter fit to an installed power cable. Once in place, up to four times the force will be required for the power cable to be removed.

Secure retention sleeves are pushed over IEC connectors and plugs to provide a tighter fit to an installed power cable. Once in place, up to four times the force will be required for the power cable to be removed.

Quickly add a layer of physical security to your IT assets with a range of RJ Lockdown devices. Available as either cable locks or port block out devices, these are ideal for use in communal areas, preventing removals and connections of RJ45 cables, whether accidental or deliberate.

At Patch Solutions, we don’t only supply superior IT cabling products, but also offer a wide range of additional services, helping to create that perfect installation. Our popular cable labelling service allows us to recommend a solution that will match your needs.

Our controlled workshop facility is equipped to manufacturer a wide range of fibre solutions. Whether you’re looking for Tight Buffered or Loose Tube for internal use, or CST Armoured for use over a campus site, then you can rest assured that we have the right solution available.

Patch Solutions already hold in stock 1000’s of standard lengths, colours and IT terminations across copper, fibre, and power cables. However, it is not unusual for clients to want something very specific that is not seen as standard within the industry.

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