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Everything You Need To Know About Cable Glands

Everything You Need To Know About Cable Glands

A cable gland is a kind of device which is designed to attach and secure the end of an electrical cable to the equipment. Cable glands are known for performing a number of crucial roles in cable management. It provides earthing, grounding, insulation, bonding and strain relief. These are used as a sealing and termination device to ensure that the enclosure where the cable enters can be maintained properly.

Plastic cable glands may be used in all types of on all types of electrical power, control, data, instrumentation and telecommunications cables. These are made up of various plastics, steel, aluminium or brass for various industrial usage. They are used in various industries in conjunction with cable and wiring used in electrical and automation systems.

There are certain types of cable glands which can also act as a barrier against the entry of flammable gas into equipment enclosures.

Plastic cable glands are available in a wide range of claw and seal design which makes them perfectly suitable for a wide range of applications. Some of the advantages of using plastic cable glands are that it is resistance to water, grease and other weak acids.

There are metal cable glands as well which are widely used in various industries which include the chemical industry, technology industry, and other areas which demand mechanical and chemical stability. These glands are highly durable and can withstand wet conditions.

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Other types of glands are brass cable glands and nylon cable glands. Brass cable glands are used in various applications like medical devices, controlling devices, measuring devices and machinery. Its special features are corrosion resistance and electrical and thermal conductivity.

Nylon cable glands are used in applications like telecommunications, instrumentation, data cables and electric power. Its special features are its flexibility and strain-resistant.

In order to determine the right cable gland, you need to consider –

  • Cable diameter
  • Construction size
  • Cable material

Jigo is one of the leading cable gland manufacturers in India. If you are looking or superior quality cable glands please do get in touch with us.

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