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Chemical Resistance of Elasco Cable Guards

02/01/2022

When looking for durable, high-strength cable protection, the biggest question that comes up is “will my cables fit in this model?” The simple answer is that the outside diameter of your largest cable, hose or pipe should be less than the inside channel width of the cable ramp for a comfortable, fully-protected fit.

How to Measure the Outside Diameter

Hoses, PVC pipes and other tubes are labeled based on inside diameter (ID). While that’s a nice measurement to have when you’re using the hose or pipe, it doesn’t take the thickness of the tube wall into account. It’s this outside diameter (OD) that you will need to measure to make sure the cable ramps you select has a channel that is larger than the whole diameter of the hose. There are two simple ways to determine OD:

Calipers: Use calipers to measure the measure the outside diameter (with very large pipes, a tape measure might suffice, however calipers will be the most precise option)

Tape measure: Use a flexible tape measure to find the outside circumference of the pipe, then divide that number by pi (3.1415 etc., round as needed) to find the outside diameter

Finding the Cable Ramp with the Right Channel Size

Because cable ramps are our specialty, we want the shopping experience to be as seamless as possible so that you can find the cable ramp that meets your needs in seconds, not hours. Once you know the outside diameter of your largest pipe or hose, choose the application that best fits the working environment.

Light-duty applications include foot traffic, office or commercial locations. Medium-duty options usually max out at about 19,000 lbs. per axle weight capacity, and can handle most moderate vehicle traffic up to loaded pickup trucks and smaller construction equipment. Heavy-duty applications include construction sites, large events with continuous traffic, and work zones with a flow of heavy trucks and larger equipment traffic.

Elasco’s Top Cable Ramp Picks by Max Diameter Size

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Chemical Rating
Acetic Acid, 20%
Ammonium Hydroxide Solutions
ASTM Oil #1 (70°C/158°F)
ASTM Oil #3 (70°C/158°F)
ASTM Reference Fuel A
ASTM Reference Fuel B (50°C/122°F)
Barium Hydroxide Solutions
Borax Solutions
Boris Acid Solutions
Butane
Calcium Bisulfate Solutions
Calcium Chloride Solutions
Calcium Hydroxide Solutions
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Monoxide
Castor Oil
Copper Chloride Solutions
Copper Sulfate Solutions
Cottonseed Oil
Cyclohexane
DOWTHERM A
Ethylene Glycol
Freon – 11
Freon – 12
Freon – 113
Fuel Oil
Gasoline
Glue
Glycerin
n-Hexane (50°C/122°F)
Hydraulic Oils
Hydrochloric Acid, 20%
Hydrogen
Isooctane (70°C/158°F)
Isopropyl Ether
Linseed Oil
Lubricating Oils
Magnesium Chloride Solutions
Magnesium Hydroxide Solutions
Mercury
Mineral Oil
Naphtha
Naphthalene
Oleic Acid
Palmitic Acid
Phosphoric Acid, 20%-70%
Potassium Hydroxide Solutions
SAE #10 Oil (70°C/158°F)
Seawater
Soap Solutions
Sodium Hydroxide, 20%
Sodium Hydroxide, 46%
Soybean Oil
Stearic Acid A
Sulfuric Acid, 5-10%
Sulfuric Acid, 10-50%
Tannic Acid, 10%
Tartaric Acid
Tricresyl Phosphate
Trisodium Phosphate Solutions
Tung Oil
Water (50°C/122°F)

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