Cable Comb
Cable Comb is a tool used to untangle, straighten, and align multiple cables into neat, parallel bundles before they are dressed, bundled or tied off at a panel or cabinet.
Cable Comb is a hand tool for separating and lining up a group of cables so they run parallel to each other before dressing. Installers use it when terminating patch panels or building trunk cables, where a tidy, aligned bundle makes the final dress and tie noticeably quicker.
Where it is used
Pull the cables through the comb’s teeth to untangle them, then slide it along the run to keep every cable straight and evenly spaced. This is most useful ahead of patch panel termination, where a neat, parallel bundle is easier to dress into the panel and label correctly, and on any run where cables have become twisted in transit or storage.
What to order alongside it
Pair a Cable Comb with the rest of the termination kit from Tools, including Cable Strippers and Cable Cutters for preparing the cable ends, and IDC Punchdown Tools for the termination itself.
Cable Comb FAQs
What is a Cable Comb used for?
It untangles, straightens and aligns multiple cables into neat, parallel bundles, making it easier to dress cables tidily before they are tied off or terminated at a panel.
When should I use a Cable Comb during termination?
Use it before you punch down or crimp, once the cables are pulled through to the panel, so each one runs straight and level rather than crossing over its neighbours.
What other tools go with a Cable Comb?
Most installers also keep Cable Strippers and Cable Cutters in the same kit, alongside the punchdown tools used to finish the termination.