Strain Relief
A flexible cable sleeve that snaps into a panel hole
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About this generator
The place a cable leaves a box is where it breaks. This spreads the bend and takes the strain.
How to use
- Measure the cable and choose a hole a few millimetres bigger.
- Set the thickness of the panel.
- Print it in TPU, fit it around the cable and push it into the hole until it clicks.
Printing tips
- TPU only: it has to bend. Print slowly, with no retraction if your printer strings.
- It prints standing on the end that goes inside the box. No supports.
- The hole must be at least 2.5 mm bigger than the cable.
- It does not clamp the cable. Add a cable tie inside the box if the cable can be pulled.
Helpful guides
Frequently asked questions
Can I print it in PLA or PETG?
It will snap. The slots in the tail only work in a flexible material.
Does it seal the hole?
It closes the hole against dust, but it is not waterproof.
