10m Spiral Cable Wrap – Polyethylene Protective Sleeve

The spiral polyethylene cable tube is a practical solution for organizing and protecting electrical wires in a variety of environments, including marine and automotive applications. This flexible, spring-like tubing wraps around groups of cables, holding them tightly together in a bundle and shielding them from abrasion, cuts, and other mechanical damage from sharp edges or moving parts. By using a spiral wrap, you achieve cleaner, more orderly, and safer wiring – cables won’t dangle or tangle, but instead remain neatly bound.

The tubing is made of polyethylene, a lightweight yet durable thermoplastic known for its resistance to moisture, oils, fuels, and chemicals. This makes the spiral especially suited for engine compartments, bilges, and industrial settings. The black color is UV-stabilized, meaning the tube can withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight without cracking or degrading – an important feature if you are running cables on deck, along masts, or in any outdoor environment. Polyethylene spiral wrap stays flexible across a wide temperature range (approximately -40°C to +85°C), remaining pliable in the cold and stable under heat.

Thanks to its spiral design, the tube naturally has a continuous slit along its length (by the nature of the coil being open). This allows you to insert or remove cables at any point along the run – simply unwrap the spiral slightly and slip a cable in or out, then it springs back to encircle the remaining wires. There is no need to thread cables through end-to-end as you would with solid conduit. The spiral wrap also enables individual cables to exit partway along the bundle wherever needed, without disrupting the rest of the loom – perfect for creating branches to various devices or panels.

Applications and recommendations by diameter:

• 7 mm diameter: Suitable for small bundles of one to a few thin wires. Use this size to tidy up cables behind dashboards, inside instrument clusters, or for routing sensor wires and accessory leads on smaller boats (around 3–5 meters) or motorcycles/ATVs. The tight coil grips even single cables snugly, preventing them from flapping or being snagged.
• 13 mm diameter: A general-purpose size. It can hold several medium-gauge cables (for example, an entire harness of lighting, navigation equipment, and pump wires on a 5–7 m boat). This diameter is ideal for running groups of cables along the length of a hull or through an engine room – such as bundling the wiring that leads to a distribution panel or control console.
• 16 mm diameter: Intended for larger bundles or bulky cables/hoses. On yachts of about 7–10+ meters, where multiple systems run in parallel, a 16 mm spiral can encompass the main cable harness that includes engine wiring, battery cables, generator feeds, solar panel leads, etc. The large diameter accommodates thick cables (even 50 mm² and above) and provides them with mechanical protection and organization. This size can also be used to wrap flexible hoses (fuel lines, hydraulic hoses) to guard them against chafing.

Installation of the spiral tube is extremely simple and tool-free: just wrap the spiral around the cables that you want to bundle. The tubing’s elasticity grips the wires with a slight constrictive force, holding them together. If needed, you can easily cut the spiral to the required length with a knife or scissors (taking care not to nick the insulation of the wires inside). For tight bends or to secure the bundle in place, you can use cable ties or specialized clips designed for wire looms – the spiral will maintain its form and not unwind on its own.

By using this spiral polyethylene tube, your wiring installation will be better organized, better protected, and easier to maintain. Cables will be neatly managed, which not only improves appearance but also safety – reducing the risk of snagging loose wires and minimizing wear. This is an economical and effective way to prolong the life of your wiring and to achieve a professional, clean look in your boat’s electrical system or any equipment with multiple cables.