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    Cable Glands

    Cable glands, also known as cable connectors or cable fittings, are mechanical devices used to securely attach and seal cables to equipment, enclosures, or surfaces while providing protection against environmental factors such as dust, moisture, and even the entry of gases or liquids. They are commonly used in various industries, including electrical, telecommunications, manufacturing, and construction.

    Cable glands come in various sizes, materials, and designs to accommodate different cable types. They often consist of multiple components, including a body, a sealing element (such as a rubber or elastomeric seal), a locknut, and sometimes additional features like gaskets or washers.

    What are cable glands used for?

    • Cable Protection: Cable glands provide strain relief, which prevents cables from being pulled or twisted at the point of entry into equipment. This helps to protect the cables from damage and ensures longevity.
    • Environmental Sealing: Cable glands typically have features that allow for effective sealing against external elements. They prevent dust, dirt, water, and other contaminants from entering into the equipment or enclosure, thereby safeguarding the components inside.
    • Safety: Cable glands can help prevent dangerous situations such as electrical shorts or fires by providing a secure and proper connection between cables and equipment.
    • Cable Management: Cable glands help organize and manage cables, keeping them neat and well-arranged within enclosures or equipment.

    What are the different types of cable glands? 

    • Metal glands - suitable for use in more demanding environments. The glands are robust and can cope with the high demands of harsher environments. Metal glands include brass, stainless steel, and nickel-plated.
    • Plastic glands - Due to their clamp and seal design, plastic glands have a wider cable entry range. They are ideal for flexible cables and provide high strain relief. Plastic glands include polyamide and nylon.
    • Thread size - The two main thread types on a gland are metric (M) or Panzer-Gewinde (PG). Metric sizes range from M6 to M63, whilst Panzer-Gewinde sizes range from PG7 to PG21. Cable glands are often supplied with a locknut, however locknuts are also available to purchase as a separate accessory.
    • Ingress protection - The IP rating can also be a key feature to consider when selecting a cable gland. IP-rated glands offer extra protection to reduce the ingress of dust and moisture. Protection classes range from IP44 to IP69K. The most popular is IP67 or IP68.
    • Hazardous kits -  are for fitting onto cables in dangerous or high-risk enclosures.

    For more information on cable glands please refer to our comprehensive Cable Gland Guide;

    https://uk.rs-online.com/web/content/discovery/ideas-and-advice/cable-glands-guide

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    1792 Products showing for Cable Glands

    Lapp
    Locknut Included
    PG11
    10mm
    4mm
    Nickel Plated Brass
    Metallic
    SKINTOP
    IP68
    -
    -
    +80°C
    -30°C
    -
    CE, RoHS Compliant
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Lapp
    Locknut Included
    M32
    21mm
    11mm
    Nickel Plated Brass
    Metallic
    SKINTOP
    IP68
    -
    -
    +100°C
    -25°C
    -
    CE, cUL Listed
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Phoenix Contact
    Locknut Included
    PG16
    3mm
    2.7mm
    PVC
    Grey
    -
    IP65
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Lapp
    Locknut Included
    M20
    13mm
    7mm
    Polyamide
    Black
    SKINTOP
    IP68
    -
    UL 94 V2
    +100°C
    -20°C
    -
    cULus
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Lapp
    -
    M25
    17mm
    9mm
    Polyamide
    Grey
    SKINTOP
    IP68
    -
    -
    +100°C
    -20°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    HENSEL
    -
    M50
    35mm
    27mm
    Polyamide
    Grey
    ADG
    IP66, IP67, IP69 (IP69K)
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Lapp
    Locknut Included
    M12
    7mm
    3.5mm
    Polyamide
    Grey
    SKINTOP
    IP66, IP68, IP69K
    -
    -
    +100°C
    -20°C
    50
    UL
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Hawke
    -
    M20
    16mm
    9.5mm
    Brass
    Brass
    ICG/653/UNIV
    IP66, IP67, IP68
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Lapp
    -
    M20
    13mm
    7mm
    Polyamide
    Black
    SKINTOP
    IP68
    -
    -
    +100°C
    -20°C
    25
    CE
    -
    -
    -
    -
    HENSEL
    -
    M32
    -
    -
    Polyamide
    Grey
    ADG
    IP66
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Phoenix Contact
    Locknut Included
    PG16
    5mm
    4.5mm
    PVC
    Grey
    -
    IP65
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Phoenix Contact
    Locknut Included
    M20
    13mm
    7mm
    Aluminium
    Silver
    HC-B-G-M20-ER-AL
    IP66, IP67
    -
    -
    +125°C
    -40°C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Alpha Wire
    Locknut Included
    NPT 1/2in
    12mm
    6mm
    Chloroprene Rubber (O-Ring/Seal), Polyamide
    Slate
    FIT Wire Management
    IP66, IP68
    -
    Flame Retardant, Self-extinguishing
    +150°C
    -20°C
    -
    CSA Certified, UL 514 Listed, UL 94 V-2
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Phoenix Contact
    Locknut Included
    PG16
    5mm
    4.5mm
    TPE
    Grey
    -
    IP65
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Phoenix Contact
    Locknut Included
    M50
    6mm
    5.5mm
    Nickel Plated Brass
    Silver
    -
    IP65
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Phoenix Contact
    Locknut Included
    PG16
    3mm
    2.5mm
    TPE
    -
    -
    IP65
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Phoenix Contact
    Locknut Included
    PG16
    5mm
    4.5mm
    PVC
    Grey
    -
    IP65
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    SIB
    -
    NPT 1/2in
    12mm
    7mm
    Polyamide
    Black
    SIB-TEC
    IP68
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    HENSEL
    -
    M32
    21mm
    15mm
    Polyamide
    Grey
    AKM
    IP66, IP67, IP69 (IP69K)
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Hammond
    Locknut Included
    PG48
    44mm
    37mm
    Nylon
    Grey
    1427NCG
    IP68
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
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