The fit comparison
Compare the published fit limits
Lengths use different reference points. Measure the actual routed path and confirm the assembled length near either limit.
Scroll across the table for every fit check.
| Model | Length | Routing | Fit check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duronic CM1DM SR cable spine Four channels with removable sections | 130 cm listed | Four separate channels | Measure the loaded route and low curve. |
| Allcam CS101 cable spine, white Floor base with top screw fixing | 130 cm nominal; 128.5 cm listing overview | Top screw fitting and floor base | Leave room for the base and low curve. |
Measure a route, including its bends
Choose the top fixing position using the desk maker’s guidance. Identify which cables run from the moving top to a fixed point. Set the desk at the highest intended position with the area clear and measure along the planned route to the floor base. Include any sideways offset and relaxed bends. The spine and the cables inside both need enough length.
For example, a 120 cm vertical gap with a base 25 cm to one side already needs more than 120 cm of route before allowing for curved ends. A nominal 130 cm spine needs a trial of that actual path. At the lowest position, check whether the spare sections curve into the chair, footrest or lifting frame.
Duronic CM1DM SR with four cable channels
The silver CM1DM SR is listed at 130 cm and has four channels. Duronic says the interlocking sections can be added or removed to adjust its length. Plan the bundle around the actual cable diameters and connectors. A stated cable count gives little indication of how a thick power lead or bulky connector will fit.
Four channels with removable sections
Duronic CM1DM SR cable spine
The CM1DM has removable interlocking sections and four cable channels, with a listed length of 130 cm.
Confirm the approved attachment point, the tallest route and where the curved spine rests at the lowest desk setting.
- 130 cm listed length
- Four cable channels
- Removable segments
Check the supplied fixing and the permitted top location before fitting. Feed the cables according to the instructions and leave access at both ends. Avoid tight bends where a connector leaves the spine.
Allcam CS101 with a floor base and top fixing
The white CS101 is sold as a 1.3 m spine with interlocking sections, a steel floor base and a screw fixing beneath the top. Its Amazon overview lists 128.5 cm while the maker describes a nominal 130 cm length. Ask which measurement includes the fixing and base if your route is close to that length.
Floor base with top screw fixing
Allcam CS101 cable spine, white
The CS101 uses interlocking sections, a steel floor base and a top fixing that screws under the desk.
Check permission to screw into the top and the base position. Confirm the length against the actual highest route.
- Nominal 1.3 m length
- Interlocking sections
- Screw attachment under the top
Use the desk maker’s approved fixing position and screw length. Keep the floor base outside the path of chair castors and feet. If the top cannot take the supplied fitting, choose a maker-approved attachment or another cable route.
Test the cable bundle at low and high settings
Before securing the final bundle, follow the desk instructions to move through the intended range. Watch for tension at plugs, a base that lifts or drags, or a curve that catches on a rail. Check intermediate positions too. The spine can bow furthest sideways partway through the movement.
Keep the extension block accessible and follow its rating. Electrical Safety First advises against connecting extension leads together. Recheck travel after adding or removing a device, because the bundle’s stiffness and available slack can change. Keep the standing-desk cable checks with the desk’s own instructions.
Common questions
Is a 130 cm spine enough for a 130 cm desk?
Measure the routed distance between attachment and base, including bends and offsets. Overall desk height alone is insufficient.
Can I shorten a segmented spine?
Follow the model’s instructions. Both examples use interlocking sections, but the attachment and low curve still need checking.
Can I fit any number of cables if the channels look empty?
Check cable diameter, bend radius and the maker’s guidance. Leave enough space to add or remove a lead without forcing it.
Does the spine replace cable slack?
Each cable must still reach the longest route without pulling on its connector.
Where should the floor base sit?
Keep it clear of castors, feet and frame movement, and test the curve through the full travel.
Sources and selection
Sources and Amazon UK listings checked in November 2026. Fit examples use published specifications and measurements to take in your own room.