Cable glands are defined as ‘mechanical cable entry devices’ which are used in conjunction with cable and wiring for electrical, instrumentation & control, and automation systems, including lighting, power, data and telecoms. The cable glands made of brass (nickel-plated) and stainless steel are robust and extremely suitable for industrial use. There is a huge assortment available for both common and unusual solutions. The uncompromising use of high-quality materials ensures the outstanding quality of these cable glands.
Cable glands are made of various plastics, and steel, brass or aluminum for industrial usage. Glands intended to resist dripping water or water pressure will include synthetic rubber or other types of elastomer seals. There are two types of ‘A’ gland. A1 and A2, A1 is retained on the cable whilst the ‘A2’ gland seals and retains on the cable. Suitable for unarmoured, plastic or rubber sheathed cables. Indoor and outdoor applications.
The cable gland compresses a seal into the round cable. It stops ingress of particles or water which could cause everlasting damage to the electronic devices. For example: If you need to pass a cable onto a water proof enclosure, you require to drill a hole into the enclosure. Glands are used for cables laid outdoors or in harsh environments, and also for passing cabling through plating or bulkheads. Cable glands are used with all types of power, data, control, instrumentation, automation and telecommunication cable.
