Cable Covers
Cable Covers Australia: Floor, Underground & Metal Protection for Electrical Trades
Trip hazards, buried service damage, and exposed cable runs on active sites are problems that get fixed fast — and the right cable cover makes the difference between a compliant job and a callback. This range covers floor cable protectors, AS4702-compliant underground covers, hot-dip galvanised metal guards, and orange burial covers for civil and infrastructure applications across residential, commercial, and industrial sites.
What's in This Range
- PVC Floor Cable Cover 2m 100mm Wide — Low-profile PVC channel for routing cables across walkways and reducing trip hazards in indoor commercial environments.
- Heavy-Duty PVC Floor Cable Cover 5m 100mm Wide — Extended-length heavy-duty cover for longer cable runs, rated for both indoor and outdoor use.
- Underground Cable Cover 150mm x 2m AS4702 Compliant — Polymeric underground cable cover compliant with AS4702 for direct burial protection of electrical services.
- Double-Sided Underground Cable Cover 150mm 25m — Double-sided AS4702 cover on a 25m roll, suited to high-volume civil and trenching work.
- Metal Cable Cover 72mm Hot-Dip Galvanised Steel — Robust galvanised steel cover for exposed above-ground cable runs requiring impact and UV resistance.
Who Uses This
Floor cable covers are a go-to on temporary event setups, retail refurbishments, and school or hospital fit-outs where trailing cables cross pedestrian paths. Underground covers are pulled in by civil contractors and licensed electricians running direct burial services across trenched residential lots, road crossings, and infrastructure projects. Galvanised metal cable guards suit exposed agricultural, industrial, and solar installation environments where a plastic cover won't cut it. Orange burial covers are standard on civil works and subdivision cabling where service identification and mechanical protection both matter.
Cable Covers — Common Questions
Which width of floor cable cover should I use for my job?
Width comes down to how many cables you're routing and how much clearance you have underfoot. The 75mm carpet cable cover suits lighter AV or data runs over carpet in offices and event spaces. Step up to the 100mm PVC covers when you're protecting heavier power cables or running multiple cables side by side across hard floors. For high-volume or longer cable paths, the 5m heavy-duty version saves on joins and speeds up the install.
Do I need an AS4702-compliant cover for underground electrical services?
Yes — any cable cover placed directly over buried electrical services in Australia should comply with AS4702 to meet wiring rules requirements and pass inspection. The orange cable covers on this page are designed for direct burial use on civil and subdivision projects where service marking and mechanical protection are both required. The polymeric 150mm covers are also AS4702 rated and available in 2m lengths or 25m rolls depending on your project volume.
Can cable covers handle vehicle traffic or heavy foot traffic?
It depends on the product type. Standard PVC floor covers are rated for pedestrian foot traffic and light wheeled loads — they're not designed for vehicle crossings. For driveways, site access paths, or areas with forklift movement, a heavy-duty polyethylene cable guard or galvanised metal cable cover is the right call. The hot-dip galvanised steel covers in this range are built for exactly that kind of load, and the 150mm polyethylene cable guards are also a practical option for surface protection at site crossings.
Why Choose SCHNAP
- AS4702-compliant underground covers available in both 2m lengths and 25m bulk rolls — suited to single-lot jobs and civil-scale projects alike.
- Hot-dip galvanised steel cable covers across multiple widths (29mm, 35mm, 72mm) from GTS — built for exposed industrial, agricultural, and solar installation environments.
- Trade accounts, 30-day returns, and Australia-wide delivery on the full cable covers range — from PVC floor covers to orange burial covers and heavy-duty cable guards.
Browse the full cable covers range above or contact the SCHNAP trade team to discuss bulk pricing for civil or infrastructure projects.
