28AWG / AOC Cable comb

Made this cable comb for 28AWG and AOC (Active Optical Cable) patch cables, since most of the cable combs I found are designed for thicker cables like Cat5 / Cat6 / Cat6a. With 28AWG cables becoming more common, especially in places where reducing cable clutter matters, I wanted something that fits the smaller cable size better.

This comb helps keep cables straight, parallel, and easier to manage by running the cables through it and aligning them into a neat bundle.

 

Design

This is a 2-piece design:

• an inner piece where the cables are placed
• an outer ring that snaps around the inner part to hold everything together

The ring and inner body have a snap-fit design, so the comb stays assembled securely when not being handled.

Features

• Designed specifically for 28AWG cables and Multi mode AOC's
• 2-part snap-fit design
• Low print time
• Easy-to-print curved geometry
• Chamfered / curved cable exit to help avoid damaging the cables
• Keeps cables straight and organized
• Compact and practical design, 78mm diameter

Inspiration

The model was inspired by the Panduit cable comb style, but I added a few features that I felt were important for this type of use, especially for smaller-diameter 28AWG cables.

Useful for

This cable comb can be useful for:

• Data center work
• Network engineers / installers
• Telecom / telco setups
• Electricians
• Patch panel work
• Home labs
• DIY home network runs
• Anyone who wants cleaner-looking cable bundles