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Having trouble with your cable? As cable winds on the pipe it will flatten itself out and then as it moves off the pipe it will return to its round shape. If this is done too many times, the cable will start to fray. Cable winders, also referred to as cable savers, could be your solution. Cable winders provide machined grooves that will help the cable hold its shape while on the pipe. They will also keep your cable straight, clean on the pipe and will prolong the life of your cable.