Saddles

Cable, Conduit and Wire Saddles for Australian Electrical and Cable Management

Saddles are the small U-shaped or half-round fasteners used to secure electrical conduit, cable, and wire to walls, ceilings, and structural surfaces. For Australian electricians, cable installers, and trade workers running electrical and data cabling, saddles are the everyday consumable that keeps cable runs neat, secure, and compliant with the relevant codes. AIMS Industrial supplies cable and conduit saddles across the materials and sizes Australian trade and industrial customers actually use.

The saddle types we stock

• Half-round (open-back) saddles — U-shaped saddles with two screw holes either side; clamp the cable or conduit to the substrate
• Spacer saddles — saddles with built-in stand-off that hold the cable away from the substrate (useful on damp walls or where direct contact would cause issues)
• Single-fix saddles — one-screw fastening for fast installation of light cable runs
• P-clip saddles (P-clips, R-clips) — round-form saddles for securing single cables, conduits, or pipes
• Multi-cable saddles — wider saddles for grouping multiple cables under one fastening
• Bridge saddles — for fastening across joists or rafters where a flat saddle can't seat

Materials and finishes

• Galvanised steel — standard for general indoor and protected outdoor electrical work
• Zinc-plated steel — economical alternative for indoor applications
• Stainless steel 304 and 316 — for damp, marine, and corrosive environments where galvanising won't last
• Plastic / nylon saddles — for non-conductive applications and where weight matters

Sizing — match to cable or conduit diameter

Saddle sizing is by the diameter of cable or conduit it secures. Common sizes range from 6mm (small data cable, light wire) through 50mm (large electrical conduit). Match the saddle size to the actual cable diameter — undersized saddles damage cable insulation, oversized saddles allow movement that defeats the fastening's purpose. For round conduit, the saddle size matches the conduit's outside diameter.

Where saddles earn their place

• Surface-mounted electrical conduit — fastening rigid and flexible conduit to walls and ceilings
• Cable runs in industrial buildings — securing power and control cables along structural members
• Data and communications cabling — neat fastening of network and data cable runs
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning lines — securing refrigerant pipes and electrical control runs
• Solar PV installations — fastening DC cables and conduit on roof and structural mounts
• Marine and outdoor electrical — stainless saddles for cable management in corrosive environments

Compliance and Australian electrical standards

Australian electrical installations must comply with AS/NZS 3000 (the Wiring Rules). Cable support spacing, fastening methods, and saddle materials are specified for various installation types. For surface-mounted conduit and cable, refer to the relevant section of AS/NZS 3000 for support spacing requirements. Marine and corrosive-environment installations have additional material requirements — typically stainless 316 for direct salt-water exposure.

Pack quantities

Saddles are stocked in trade pack quantities (typically 50-100 per pack) and bulk packs (500+ per pack) for fitout and large installation work. Match the pack size to the installation volume — bulk packs are economical for fitouts, smaller packs suit service van and maintenance work.

Brands stocked at AIMS

Saddles are stocked from quality fastener manufacturers across the standard sizes, materials, and finishes. For specialty sizes or specific OEM-pattern saddles, sourcing through our distribution channels covers most options.

Companion ranges at AIMS

Saddles sit alongside our broader cable management and electrical fastening range — see cable ties, cable management, security screws, and spring lock washers for the related products.

Need help speccing saddles for an electrical installation, fitout, or specific cable run? contact our team — we'll match by cable diameter, material, finish, and pack quantity.