P-Clamps / Medium Duty Wraparound Clamps
Higher-Retention Conduit Mounting for Industrial Wiring and Equipment Installations
The FLEXA® SKM series of P-Clamps / wraparound clamps provides higher-retention conduit mounting for industrial wiring and equipment installations.
These clamps feature a galvanized steel band with a protective rubber lining that wraps around the conduit and secures it to a mounting surface with a single fastening point. The rubber lining cushions the conduit surface while helping reduce vibration and mechanical wear.
Wraparound clamps are commonly used where stronger retention than conduit clips is required, but where the structural mounting strength of heavy-duty conduit clamps is not needed.
For lighter installations requiring quick conduit installation and removal, see our Light & Medium Duty Conduit Clips and Caps. For applications requiring maximum retention or multi-conduit trunking systems, see our Heavy Duty Conduit Clamps.
FLEXAquick® quick-connect fittings and ROHRflex® flexible corrugated conduits are flagship product lines from IBIS Electro-Products Corp., supporting high-performance electrical conduit systems for machinery, robotics, rail vehicles, and demanding industrial installations.
How P-Clamps / Wraparound Conduit Clamps Work
Wraparound clamps secure conduit by surrounding the conduit body with a flexible metal band that fastens to a mounting surface using a single bolt or screw.
The rubber lining inside the clamp cushions the conduit surface while helping reduce vibration and abrasion.
This design provides stronger conduit retention than clips while still allowing relatively quick installation and removal when maintenance access is required.
Choosing the Right Conduit Mounting Solution
| Product | Retention Level | Mounting Style | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQH | Light | Clip only | Machine wiring and control panels |
| RQH + RQHD | Light / Added Retention | Clip + cap | Applications requiring additional conduit retention |
| RQS | Medium | One-piece clip with hinged cap | Robot and cobot wiring, equipment installations |
| P-Clamps / Wraparound Clamps (SKM Series) | Medium / Higher Retention | Wraparound clamp | Equipment frames and factory conduit routing |
| Heavy-Duty Conduit Clamps (RQM Series) | Heavy | Bolt-mounted clamp | Railway, trunking systems, multi-conduit routing, and high-vibration environments |
For applications requiring less structural retention and easier conduit access, see our Light & Medium Duty Conduit Clips and Caps. For applications requiring substantially greater structural retention or multi-conduit routing, consider our Heavy-Duty Conduit Clamps.
Typical Applications
P-Clamps and wraparound conduit clamps are commonly used where moderate-to-higher mechanical retention and flexible mounting are required, including:
- Machine automation and equipment wiring
- Robot and cobot wiring installations
- Industrial automation systems
- Infrastructure conduit routing
- Electrical equipment panels
- Equipment frames and structural supports
- Fixed conduit routing where vibration or mechanical movement may occur
Frequently Asked Questions About P-Clamps / Wraparound Conduit Clamps
When should P-Clamps be used instead of conduit clips?
P-Clamps provide stronger mechanical retention than light- and medium-duty conduit clips and are typically used where conduit routing is more permanent or exposed to greater vibration, movement, or mechanical demand.
For machine wiring and equipment installations where clean conduit routing, accessibility, and easy conduit removal are priorities, FLEXAquick® conduit clips and caps may be the preferred solution.
When should heavy-duty conduit clamps be used instead of P-Clamps?
Choose heavy-duty conduit clamps when the installation requires substantially greater structural retention, multi-conduit routing, or support in demanding environments such as railway vehicles, trunking systems, or high-vibration industrial equipment. P-Clamps are better suited where higher retention than a conduit clip is needed without the size and rigidity of a heavy-duty clamp block.
Do P-Clamps protect conduit surfaces?
Yes. FLEXA® SKM P-Clamps use a protective lining between the metal clamp band and the conduit. This lining cushions the conduit surface and helps reduce abrasion, vibration, and mechanical wear at the mounting point.
Are wraparound clamps compatible with corrugated conduit?
Yes. P-Clamps and wraparound clamps can be used to mount flexible corrugated conduit when the clamp size is correctly matched to the conduit outside diameter (OD). Always verify the conduit size and clamp configuration before installation.
What is the difference between SKM and SKM-Multi clamps?
FLEXA® SKM is a conventional rubber-lined P-Clamp that wraps around a single conduit and fastens at one mounting point, providing secure conduit retention while cushioning the conduit surface. FLEXA® SKM-Multi uses a wider U-style wraparound design intended for larger-diameter conduits. Choose between them based on the conduit diameter, required clamp configuration, and available mounting space.
Need Help Selecting the Right Conduit Clamp?
Our technical team can help you select the appropriate P-Clamp or wraparound clamp size and determine the best conduit mounting solution for your application.