Specifying cable cleats in today’s projects is becoming increasingly complex. Engineers and contractors must balance compliance, safety, short circuit withstand requirements and installation constraints, often while working to tight deadlines. Yet selection processes can be time consuming, overly manual and prone to error, particularly when short circuit calculations need to be verified separately.

To help address these challenges, CMP Products, a leading global manufacturer of cable cleats, glands and accessories, has launched a new online cleat selector tool designed to streamline specification and improve accuracy. The platform enables users to generate fast, reliable results while supporting compliance requirements from the outset.

Users can enter key installation parameters, including cable diameter, cleat formation and the required short circuit peak rating, to receive an instant cleat recommendation. The tool generates data backed short circuit calculations, enabling engineers to determine appropriate cleat types and spacing based on fault conditions. Each result is supported by a clear specification document containing the relevant technical and safety information.

Developed with input from CMP’s experienced engineering team, the tool is monitored to ensure ongoing accuracy and reliability, offering businesses a practical resource that keeps projects running smoothly.

David Robinson, Cleat Engineering Manager at CMP, said: “Getting cable cleat specification right isn’t just a technical detail, it’s fundamental to safety and performance. We know that for many engineers and specifiers, working out the correct cleat type and spacing has traditionally meant dealing with complex calculations which can be time consuming.

“We developed our cable cleat selector to address exactly this. We wanted to make the process as straightforward as possible by giving customers a tool that drives clear, reliable results in minutes, helping businesses specify with confidence while saving valuable resource.

“At CMP, we design and manufacture our products in the UK, but our wider focus is always on supporting customers globally. We look at market demands and respond with solutions that genuinely make life easier. Our cable cleat selector will provide businesses with practical and accessible support and a solution that works.”

The CMP cable cleat selector can be found at Cable Cleat Selector