Keep the bend away from the termination
- Bend protectionThis term
A support limits abrupt curvature near the entry. Its stiffness and length must suit the cable and movement.
- Spiral cable gland
The spiral guides the cable through a gradual bend. It does not establish a universal flex life or bend limit.
- Strain-relief boot
A tapered boot spreads bending near a termination. It can complement axial grip, but its presence does not prove retention duty.
- Bend radius
The radius measures cable curvature at the stated reference. Verify which surface or centreline the cable specification uses.
- Cable stiffness
Different cables resist bending differently. Route and support them so the entry is not used as a lever or structural anchor.
Curvature, stiffness and a supporting boot influence the load reaching a cable entry. A spiral support is different from the cable’s permitted minimum bend radius.
Conceptual cable routes without numerical radii. Follow the actual cable and entry instructions for static or repeated movement.