Accessories for cable glands
Supplementary accessories for cable glands and cable entries
Cable gland accessories are used to ensure proper sealing, stable mounting and flexible adaptation when inserting cables into control cabinets and enclosures.
The right accessories are often crucial to achieving the desired protection class and long service life in the installation.
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FAQ - Frequently asked questions about cable gland accessories
When are accessories for cable glands needed?
Accessories are not always necessary when the cable gland is correctly dimensioned and mounted in an enclosure of standard thickness.
Accessories can often be excluded when:
- the correct size of cable gland is used
- the enclosure has the correct wall thickness
- no extra holes or adjustments are required
In these cases, standard execution of:
When are lock nuts or lock nuts needed?
Lock nuts and lock nuts are used to ensure stable attachment of cable glands to the enclosure wall.
They are particularly important in installations where vibrations occur or where the enclosure is made of thin sheet metal, because they prevent the screw connection from loosening.
When are blind plugs needed in the enclosure?
Blind plugs are needed when there are unused holes in the enclosure that would otherwise impair the enclosure rating or mechanical protection.
They are used to maintain a seal against dust and moisture and to prevent dirt or water from entering the enclosure.
What are reducing inserts and adapters used for?
Reducing inserts and adapters are used to adapt thread size or cable diameter in the installation.
They make it possible to use an existing cable gland in a hole of a different dimension, thus providing greater flexibility in installation or retrofitting.
Do accessories affect the enclosure class?
Yes, accessories can affect the enclosure rating.
Correctly selected and correctly installed accessories help to maintain or achieve the desired IP class, while incorrectly dimensioned or incorrectly installed accessories can impair sealing and protection level.
Can accessories be used for retrofitting?
Yes, accessories are often used in retrofitting.
They make it possible to seal new holes, adapt existing cable entries or stabilize installations when making changes to already installed control cabinets.
