Hooks & Hangers

Cable hooks and hangers form an integral part of cable management systems in commercial, industrial, and even domestic environments. By supporting a variety of cables, these small, simple fixtures help keep cabling organized, preventing accidental damage and eliminating dangerous trip hazards.

Our cable management hook product range features tried-and-tested manufacturers such as Apex Tool Group Mfr., Platinum Tools, and our cost-efficient RS PRO brand. With cable hooks for walls, ceilings, scaffolding, and more, it's easy to keep your equipment out of harm's way.

Browse through our cable tidy hooks below and filter by brand, series, and stock status to make your selection. Each product listing has a datasheet attached, providing more in-depth technical information. Read more about their basic function below and contact our experts if you have any questions.

What are cable hooks and hangers?

Cable hanging hooks are small, inexpensive items used to support, suspend, and retain many types of electrical cables. They're quick and easy to install in a variety of locations as required, from walls to ceilings, scaffolding, and machinery, both indoors and outdoors. They come in various shapes and sizes to accommodate different sizes of individual and grouped cables.

Whatever your chosen specification, these hooks can provide either permanent or temporary cabling support as part of a broader cable hanger system in a range of commercial environments.

Engineering, industrial, and power companies may use cord hooks to manage machinery cabling, for example, keeping expensive equipment and workers safe. Many office-based businesses rely on cord hangers to keep banks of computer and telecommunications equipment organized. Homeowners, meanwhile, may also use them to ensure multi-faceted home entertainment systems remain aesthetically appealing and unobtrusive.

What are cable J hooks?

J hooks are popular cable-hanging products that come in the shape of a J. The lower curve suspends cabling, while the vertical arm is affixed to a structure. They're typically made of either galvanized steel or plastic polymers. Double J hooks are available to suspend cabling on two sides.

The bases of cable J hooks often have rounded corners to reduce the risk of snags during installation, as well as preventing stress points from arising once heavy cable is suspended from them.

Why are cable management hooks important?

Cord hooks may be used alone or as part of a broader network of cable management accessories. While use cases vary, their overall goals are typically similar; to organize cabling safely and efficiently.

Considered cable management is important for several reasons:

• Safety: Low-hanging wires are a tripping hazard, risking injury for anyone in the vicinity. Tangled wires are also a potential fire hazard. Cable hooks help eliminate both concerns.
• Efficiency: Tangled wires can take time to untangle, causing frustration, but cable hangers help workers and homeowners access cables and the devices attached to them quicker.
• Aesthetics: Messy trailing wires risk making the user look unprofessional and disorganized. Proper management is essential for creating visually pleasing and clean environments, be it commercial or domestic.
• Performance: J hooks also support the optimal performance of cabling and its associated devices, protecting them from clogged airflow.
• Troubleshooting: When a device isn't working correctly, one useful troubleshooting task is testing the condition of the cable. This objective is made easier with organized cabling.

Why choose RS cable hooks and hangers?

Robust, easily configured cable management hooks aid the creation of efficient and safe environments in many contexts. As North America's largest provider of automation and control parts, we stock the proven products you're looking for, with a convenient ordering and shipping experience to match.

Browse our products below to find the ideal cable tidy hooks for your application. If you have any questions about our products or our ordering and shipping processes, contact our team for guidance. You can find further relevant tips and insights on our expert advice hub.