Flexible cable gland for flexible conduit [Best price + Wholesale sale]

What Is a Flexible Cable Gland?

A flexible cable gland is one of the types of protective equipment used alongside electrical conduits and flexible conduits to connect wires and cables to junction boxes. This type of gland is a connector-like device consisting of one or two threaded ends, providing the ability to be placed on junction boxes and other power distribution equipment such as switches and electrical boxes. With these glands, cables are protected, and due to the very strong insulating property created in these glands, it is possible to achieve very high safety in power distribution equipment and prevent the ingress of dust and moisture. These glands can be ordered in plastic and metal models, but the superior and more resistant type of this equipment is made of metal, which has both a good appearance and demonstrates high resistance to possible impacts.

Applications of Flexible Cable Glands

Flexible cable glands are among the equipment that plays a very important role in providing safety for the transmission of cables and wires. This is beneficial for the durability of equipment and preventing the risks arising from incorrect electricity transmission. Among the most important applications of flexible cable glands, the following can be mentioned:

• Preventing dust ingress: Flexible cable glands can be used to protect cables and prevent contaminated particles and dust from entering the equipment and devices.

• Protecting cables: The function of these glands is to prevent damage to these cables in industrial environments where heavy equipment exists. These glands perform best in protecting cables against impact, breakage, and dust ingress.

• Protecting against moisture: Flexible cable glands are widely used equipment that can be used in humid environments. Therefore, they protect cables against moisture and the risks of electric shock.

• Organizing cable density: If cables are passed through the flexible cable gland, they become more organized. This prevents the cables from tearing and tangling.

Price of Flexible Cable Glands and Factors Affecting It

The urgent need of society to use practical equipment in various industries, especially power distribution, has led to the emergence of equipment that helps optimize and reduce repair costs. The flexible cable gland is a practical device usually made of metal. For greater resistance, these products are usually coated with galvanization. Although this matter leads to an increase in the price of these products, it ultimately contributes to their greater durability. The price of the cable gland depends on the material of the gland, the thickness of the sheet used for its manufacture, and the dimensions of the glands themselves. For example, aluminum glands are cheaper than brass and steel glands. Glands with two threaded ends have a higher price than single-threaded glands. Purchasing these products from reputable brands confident in the quality of their products can help achieve the high quality of these products.

Features and Specifications of Flexible Cable Glands

• The metal cable gland, in terms of manufacturing material, is made of aluminum, brass, as well as polymer or plastic. Of course, aluminum metal types and brass cable glands are strengthened with an anti-corrosion coating, namely nickel and chrome plating. This feature provides conditions so that the glands do not rust in humid environments.

• They have very diverse sizing, so they can support all manufactured flexible conduits. Among their common sizes are types PG16, PG21, PG29, PG36, PG42, and PG48. As the gauge number of the flexible cable gland increases, its internal diameter also increases, so it can easily support conduits with a larger diameter.

• The flexible cable gland can create an extremely fundamental and standard seal at the cable connection points. Therefore, external damaging factors have no way of penetrating the connections.

• Although it is made of metal materials with moderate resistance such as aluminum and brass, they have high structural density and do not crack or break when force and pressure are applied. Of course, there are also stronger types, such as galvanized stainless steel or stainless steel materials, which have specific industrial applications.

• Through the application of tensile forces, they are not easily detached from the conduits. This valuable feature provides conditions so that in physically high-stress environments, the conduits can be kept fixed in the relevant location with higher safety.

Types of Flexible Cable Glands

Flexible cable glands are classified into several types in terms of structure and connection type. Each of them has its own specific features and is selected according to the type of conduit and the connection area. Below, we introduce three of the most commonly used types of cable glands.

• Single-Screw Cable Gland

These glands are designed completely straight and as a single piece. When placed on the flexible conduit, they are tightened by a single screw located in the central part of the gland. This single screw causes the gland to sit on the conduit with greater resistance and strength, thus playing the role of a locking element. A very important advantage of the single-screw flexible cable gland is that it is easily placed on conduits, and the speed of working with them is high.

• Double-Screw Cable Gland

In terms of structure, the double-screw cable gland consists of two main locking parts. The body of this type of gland is separated from the central cylindrical section into two parts. The main purpose of using two screws on the sides of the gland is so that they can join the two halves of the gland together. Of course, when the two screws are tightened, they have a very significant effect in firmly holding the cable.

• Elbow Cable Gland

This type of gland is used in situations where a 90-degree change of direction in the conduit connection to the device is necessary. The elbow cable gland is usually designed and manufactured as a double-screw type and can change the connection path at a right angle. Of course, elbow glands are a specific form of these connecting parts, so manufacturing companies also design and produce 45-degree angle types. In terms of application type, straight single-screw and double-screw glands have much more application than angled types.

Advantages of Various Types of Glands

• The flexible cable gland can tolerate various temperature fluctuations. For this reason, they have the ability to withstand a temperature range of -45 degrees Celsius to +300 degrees Celsius.

• Environmental vibrations as well as existing oscillations, which often occur due to the heavy activities of industries, will not cause the glands to detach or become damaged.

• They have very high strength and stability. This feature multiplies the safety factor of the flexible cable gland several times.

• They do not have a very time-consuming or complex installation. For this reason, you can use a high number of these fittings in your cabling project.

• They have high resistance to impact and do not easily suffer structural deterioration.

Receiving Consultation and Purchasing from Rafi Industrial Group

Dear customers can speak with the company’s experts to receive more precise information about the price as well as technical details of the glands and some other products such as flexible conduit clamps, flexible conduits, and cable support equipment. Rafi Industrial Group, as a manufacturer, always strives to ensure customers have a successful purchase.