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Name of the mesh to tidy cables

J

jameswhite1979

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Hi there,

What is the name for the mesh that is like a netting tunnel that cables go in and helps tidy the case and helps air flow. I see it in all the OC powerful systems and want to buy some for myself but not know the name 🙁

TIA, J
 
It goes by a lot of different names, but the most common name for it is Techflex. Xoxide, Jab-Tech, and FrozenCPU all carry sleeving (FrozenCPU just calls it "cable sleeving").
 
just a warning about sleeving kits.

When you cut it, the end will get all lose. Think of pullign a string on a t-shirt scenario, and the entire thing will come apart very messy.

You need to use heat shrink tubing to keep this in check. So make sure you use them.

Sometiems you may even need to pull off the molex head to split the heat sink though.
 
Originally posted by: aigomorla
just a warning about sleeving kits.

When you cut it, the end will get all lose. Think of pullign a string on a t-shirt scenario, and the entire thing will come apart very messy.

You need to use heat shrink tubing to keep this in check. So make sure you use them.

Sometiems you may even need to pull off the molex head to split the heat sink though.
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I generally use loom, spiral wrap or panduit management but I've used sleeving before and have found that after it's cut you can run the edge over the hot air from a heat gun, pyropen or even a jet type butane lighter (quickly) and it will melt the loose strands together just enough to prevent unraveling.

If you're really hardcore you can purchase stainless steel reinforcement braiding and follow up with transparent olefin heat shrink. Stiffens up the cables tremendously. If you install a drain wire and bond it you also have benefit of shielding although it's rarely needed in PC applications. 😉
 
There are varieties of techflex that are designed to not fray at the ends. I can't remember the company who makes it, but it does exist.
 
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