Ellis cleats are trusted globally – now available through CMI Electrical, your trusted cable supplier.
This partnership strengthens CMI’s ability to deliver a complete, compliant cable installation solution across industrial and infrastructure projects.
Ellis Cable Cleats have long been a staple in Australia’s industrial, infrastructure, and resource sectors—specified for their proven ability to contain cables under extreme fault conditions. Now, through an enhanced distribution partnership, CMI Electrical is offering faster access to the full Ellis range, combining high-performance cleats with its established leadership in industrial cable supply.
As a long-time supplier of low-voltage and instrumentation cables to Australia’s most demanding environments, CMI understands the full lifecycle of cable installation—from specification to termination. By aligning with Ellis Patents, CMI now extends its offering to include premium cable retention systems that meet IEC 61914:2015 standards, ensuring mechanical protection that matches the quality of the cable itself.
What this means for contractors and project teams:
- One-stop solution: Source your industrial cable and cleat system from a single supplier with deep product knowledge.
- Reduced lead times: CMI now holds stock of popular Ellis models like Emperor, Vulcan+, and Alpha cleats—ready to dispatch locally.
- Technical integration: Ensure correct cleat selection, spacing, and material compatibility with CMI’s project support team.
- Simplified procurement: Aligning cable and cleat supply reduces risk of mismatch, project delays, or non-compliance.
‘Bringing Ellis into our product portfolio is a natural evolution,” said Adam Jones, Managing Director at CMI Electrical. “We’ve always supported our customers with high-quality cable, and now we can help them secure those cables with hardware that’s tested to global standards.”
Ellis cleats are engineered for use across a wide variety of installations:
- Trefoil and single-core cable formations
- High fault current environments up to 235 kA
- Corrosive and underground conditions with stainless steel or coated finishes
- Installations requiring compliance with AS/NZS 3000 and IEC 61914
This expanded offer is particularly valuable for customers in:
- Mining and tunnelling
- Power utilities
- Rail and tunnel infrastructure
- Renewable energy installations
- Water treatment and heavy industry
Why Ellis?
Ellis Patents is globally recognised for its engineering excellence and rigorous testing methodology. Its cleats are designed not just for holding power cables in place—but for keeping people and equipment safe when high fault currents strike.
Popular products now available through CMI:
- Emperor Stainless Steel Cleats: Up to 235 kA short-circuit withstand, suited for high-risk HV applications.
- Vulcan+ Cleats: Stainless steel body with compact profile, ideal for rail and energy projects.
- Alpha Cleats: Lightweight aluminium design, trefoil-compatible, tested up to 96 kA.
CMI’s national warehouse network, in-house engineering support, and on-site experience make this a practical and scalable solution for project teams looking for streamlined sourcing and guaranteed compliance.
