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Wire holder molded into enclosure

Wire holder molded into enclosure

Wire holder molded into enclosure

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I am working on a custom enclosure.  There will be a couple of small diameter cables with silicone jackets attaching to a circuit board.  There will be a service loop with the cables.  Since cost is an issue here, I need a way to hold the service loops in place without using some sort of hardware (screws and clips).  I am hoping I can mold in some sort of cable holder without any side action tooling involved.  The enclosure must maintain a NEMA 4X rating,therefore, no holes.  My first thought is a couple of straight rails spaced apart just enough to squeeze the cables into them.  Does anyone know of a way that may be better than this?

RE: Wire holder molded into enclosure

Alternating ribs that force the cable into a slightly "S" path.  It will be less tolerance dependant than parallel ribs.

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