Accessories
Cable accessories are the smaller components used to terminate, join, fix, seal and protect cables during an installation, from glands and lugs to clips, ties and tape. This range includes Deligo nylon glands and pushwire connectors, Unicrimp crimp terminals and lugs, Olympic Fixings cable clips and Raytech Magic Gel resin.
You will also find lever connectors, heat shrink, grommet strip, resin joints for underground cable and ZG-90 cold zinc galvanising spray. Everything is available on trade terms, and in-stock lines ordered by 5pm reach customers across NI and ROI the next working day.
Your guide to cable accessories
With over 200 products in this section, it helps to think about accessories by the job they do. Most installations need something from each of the groups below.
Terminating and joining
Where a cable enters equipment or meets another cable, you need a secure, reliable connection:
- Cable glands for sealing and anchoring cables entering enclosures, including BW and CW glands for SWA.
- Crimp connectors, lugs and butt splices for permanent, low-resistance terminations.
- Pushwire and lever connectors for fast, tool-free joints in lighting and small power.
- Strip connectors, SWA joint kits and resin gels for in-line and underground joints.
Fixing and supporting
Once cables are run, they need to be held in place. Cable clips cover flat twin and earth, round cables and metal fire clips, while cable ties and adhesive bases keep bundles tidy in panels and on tray. Fixing band is handy for supporting conduit and pipes from structures.
Protecting and finishing
Grommets and grommet strip protect cables passing through holes and sharp edges in metalwork. PVC insulation tape and heat shrink add insulation and colour identification, and cold galvanising spray restores protection to cut steel containment. Cable companions such as drum rotators and floor cable covers make site work safer and quicker.
Tips for choosing
Always match the accessory to the cable size and type, check IP ratings for outdoor or damp locations, and use the correct tools for crimping and stripping. Where fire performance or earthing is involved, check current wiring regulations and the manufacturer's instructions.
Meteor Electrical is a family-run wholesaler with more than 40 years in the trade, 5,000+ products in stock and over 100 trade brands. Free delivery applies above £30 / €35 ex VAT, Great Britain orders arrive in 3 to 5 working days, and you can Click & Collect from Cookstown.
FAQ's
- What are Cable Glands used for?
- What are Cable Ties used for?
- What are Cable Grommets used for?
- What are Cable Clips designed to be used for?
- What is the purpose of PVC Insulation Tapes?
- What are Fixing Bands used for?
- What are Grommet Strips used for?
- What accessories do I need to terminate an SWA cable?
- Should I use lever connectors or strip connectors?
- What is cold galvanising spray used for?