Opening-top ESD cable step cover

Name: Cable Step Cover, Opening Top
Brand: DeSmet Industries
SKU: 101-100

Keep cable runs protected and accessible. P/N 101-100 combines a diamond-tread walking surface with a gas-strut-assisted hinged top, making it easy to route, inspect, or change cables between laboratory equipment.

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Cable Step Cover, Opening Top, closed, with handle on the front edge

P/N 101-100

Cable Step CoverOpening Top

Walk over it, or lift the lid for instant cable access

All the protection of the fixed-top cover, with a gas-strut-assisted hinged lid. Lift the top by its handle to route, inspect, or change cables underneath without moving the unit.

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Features

Opening topGas-strut hinged lid with handle for fast access to cables.
Transportation safety pinLocking safety pin helps prevent lid movement during transportation.
ESD-aware designIntegrates with conductive flooring to help maintain a controlled resistance-to-ground path.
Anti-slip treadDiamond-plate top for confident footing.
Safety-aware edgesFolded perimeter reduces hazard points.
Leveling stabilityConductive technopolymer leveling feet stabilize the unit on uneven floors; field-replaceable.

Technical data

Part number	101-100
Dimensions	36 × 24 × 9.5 in (914 × 610 × 241 mm)
Weight	29 lb (13.2 kg)
Top surface	1/16 in aluminum diamond-tread plate
Mechanism	Gas strut
Frame	Powder-coated steel tubing (blue)
Frame-to-foot resistance	< 2 Ω
Leveling feet	Conductive; surface resistivity 10³ Ω, volume resistivity 10³ Ω·cm (ASTM D991)
Max load	312 lb recommended, with safety factor

Options · engineered to order

Stainless steel or alternate top finishes
Custom frame colors
Non-ESD footing or alternative foot types
Serialization and inspection report

DeSmet 101-100 Cable Step Cover over a cable run between a hardware test cabinet and a computer workstation. — Opening-top cover between test equipment and a computer workstation.

Product questions & answers

Which ESD cable cover opens for cable access?

The DeSmet 101-100 Cable Step Cover, Opening Top, has a gas-strut-assisted hinged lid. Lift the lid by its handle to reach cables underneath without moving the unit.

What are the dimensions and weight of the hinged cable cover?

The standard 101-100 measures 36 × 24 × 9.5 inches (914 × 610 × 241 mm) overall and weighs 29 lb (13.2 kg). Send your cable-bundle size and required clearance with your quote request so we can confirm the fit.

How much load can the opening-top cable step cover support?

The maximum recommended load is 312 lb, with safety factor. For applications requiring a fixed top, compare the 103-100, which has a maximum recommended load of 500 lb.

Does the hinged cover have a transportation safety pin?

Yes. A locking safety pin helps prevent lid movement during transportation. Follow the product handling instructions when securing and moving the cover.

How does the opening-top cover support ESD control?

Special ESD leveling feet support use in ESD protected areas (EPAs), with frame-to-foot resistance of less than 2 Ω in the ESD configuration. Non-ESD footing can also be supplied. For EPA applications, follow your facility’s flooring and grounding requirements.

Can the hinged cable cover be customized?

Yes. Options include stainless steel or alternate top finishes, custom frame colors, alternative feet, serialization, and inspection reports. Dimensions and hardware can also be tailored to your cable layout and access requirements.

What is included with the 101-100 opening-top cable cover?

The standard configuration includes an assembled powder-coated steel frame, a 1/16-inch aluminum diamond-tread hinged top, and conductive leveling feet.

Is the opening-top cover suitable for an electronics test lab?

Yes. The opening top makes cable routing and inspection convenient in electronics test labs and manufacturing workspaces. It suits cable runs between test equipment, computer workstations, and sensitive hardware.

Fixed top or opening top?

Compare ESD cable step covers by access, size, and recommended load. Both use conductive leveling feet and a diamond-tread aluminum top for controlled indoor workspaces.

Standard Cable Step Cover configurations
Selection detail	Fixed Top P/N 103-100	Opening Top P/N 101-100
Cable access	Fixed walking surface	Gas-strut-assisted hinged lid for access without moving the cover
Dimensions	36 × 24 × 9.5 in (914 × 610 × 241 mm)	36 × 24 × 9.5 in (914 × 610 × 241 mm)
Weight	34 lb (15.4 kg)	29 lb (13.2 kg)
Top surface	1/8 in aluminum diamond-tread plate	1/16 in aluminum diamond-tread plate
Max load	500 lb recommended, with safety factor	312 lb recommended, with safety factor
Frame-to-foot resistance	< 2 Ω	< 2 Ω
Explore this model	Specifications & questions	Specifications & questions

Send your cable-bundle size and required clearance with your quote request. Both models feature special ESD leveling feet for EPA applications; non-ESD footing can also be supplied.

Equipment guides & applications

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