This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Cable and Cord Grips category on DigiKey.com
Cable and cord grip products, sometimes also called cable feedthroughs, cable glands, or cable seals, are a family of products used to mechanically secure a cable or wire as it passes through an enclosure wall or exits a sealed conduit, guarding against abrasion at the exit point and damage to the internal portion from excess tension applied to the outer portion. Many such products also provide a high degree of environmental protection, allowing an enclosure to remain sealed against ingress of moisture even though a cable or wire is passed through its outer wall.
SelectionCharacteristics
Type: Defines the primary construction style of the device, indicating which type of part it is and determining its general usage.
Outside Cable Diameter (Min): indicates the minimum (smallest) diameter of cable the device is rated to function correctly with. Cables with diameters smaller than this figure will be loose in the device, causing it to fail to perform up to its rated specifications.
Outside Cable Diameter (Max): Indicates the maximum (largest) diameter of cable the device is rated to function correctly with.
Thread Size: The threading specification for the device’s mounting threads.
Thread Length: Defines the total length of threading available to mount the device in a panel or surface.
Conduit Hub Size: Trade size of a mating conduit hub (where specified by the manufacturer in such terms).
Panel Hole Size: For products intended to mount to a thin, flat surface (panel), the dimensions of a hole in the panel recommended by the manufacturer to facilitate mounting.
Material: Indicates the material composition of the device.
Includes: Indicates items included with purchase.
Color: The dominant color of the device.
Ingress Protection: IP (Ingress Protection) ratings such as (IP20, IP65, IP67, etc.) define how likely water and dirt will get into the system. The first number represents dirt and solid contaminants while the second represents water and liquids.
IP Ratings
| Solids | Liquids | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protected against solids larger than 50mm. | Protected against vertically falling drops of water. Limited Ingress permitted. |
| 2 | Protected against solids larger than 12.5mm. | Protected against vertically falling drops of water with the enclosure tilted up to 15 degrees from vertical. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 3 | Protected against solids larger than 2.5mm. | Protected against spraying water up to 60 degrees from vertical. Limited ingress permitted for 3 minutes. |
| 4 | Protected against solids larger than 1mm. | Protected against water splashed from any direction. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 5 | Protected against dust. Limited ingress of dust permitted. | Will not affect operation of equipment 2-8 hours. Protected against jets of water. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 6 | Dust tight. No ingress of dust 2-8 hours. | Protected against powerful jets of water. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 7 | ______________________ | Protected against the effects of immersion in 15cm-1m for 30 minutes. |
| 8 | ______________________ | Continuous immersion in water up to 3m for long periods of time. |
| 9 | ______________________ | Protected against high pressure jets of hot water. (30 seconds) |
| 9K | ______________________ | Protected against high pressure jets of hot water. (2 minutes) |
Operating Temperature: Recommended operating temperature, typically given in a range or as a maximum. Exceeding these temperatures may affect performance or damage the device and other system components.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | IPG-2227 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 377-2183-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Bud Industries |
| DESCRIPTION | Cable Gland Polyamide (P A), Nylon PG7 Black |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 3231 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 3720-3231-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Heyco Products Corporation |
| DESCRIPTION | Cable Grip Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6 1/2" NPT Black |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 50.625 M/EMV |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 2291-50.625M/EMV-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Jacob GmbH |
| DESCRIPTION | Cable Gland Brass, Nickel Plated M25x1.5 Silver |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 53112620 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 2181-53112620-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | LAPP |
| DESCRIPTION | Cable Gland Brass, Nickel Plated M16x1.5 Silver |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
MediaLinks
Videos
CG Series: Sealed Cable Gland Cord Grips
Product Training Modules
Industrial Cable Glands - Amphenol Industrial
TechForum
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