SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOG
Increasingly cable glands are becoming an imperative component for all electrical installations. This is true not just for electrical installations in hazardous areas but virtually in any kind of industrial environment that requires equipment to be protected from dust and adverse weather conditions. Additionally, the danger of working with electrical equipment is that any spark or flammable mixtures, coming in contact with the environment can result in an explosion causing damage to life and property. This is where cable glands come in handy. The usage of cable glands is important on a number of counts.
Importance of cable glands
Firstly being dustproof they prevent dust and moisture entering the equipment, thereby preventing any mechanical damage. Additionally they ensure that cables are terminated as per specifications into flameproof equipment. Particularly used in enclosing heavy-duty pumps, motors and other such high power consuming control units, the cable gland ensures that there is virtually no gap between the cables and the outside world, thereby ensuring that an explosion if any is contained within the equipment enclosure itself. The flame-proof cable glands ensure that there are no paths available and any small explosion occurring due to equipment fault does not become bigger as it comes in contact with the flammable gas present in air. Also referred to as a barrier gland, it is virtually like a sealing chamber that prevents the escape of gas as well as any spark or flame. In the absence of the igniting substance being able to come in contact with the oxygen in the air, a fire hazard is therefore suitably stemmed. Its importance in industries such as petrochemicals or the mining industry, for example cannot be overestimated. Lack of use of cable glands in these industries can particularly cause tremendous loss to life and property.
In areas where cables are installed underwater, cable glands help protect them from high pressure, extreme temperature, hazardous climate, moisture or dust. The Ingress Protection (IP) rating of the cable gland determines the kind of gland you may need to use in the specific case.
Additionally, cable glands also perform the function of providing earth continuity as well as maintaining ingress protection rating. Specifically in hazardous areas, cable glands ensure that they provide adequate protection as specified by the regulatory agencies.
Importance of cable glands not suitably recognized
Despite the fact that cable glands prevent mechanical damage to the machinery as well as prevent the risk of explosion and fire, their importance is often undermined. They are often treated like just any other sundry accessory and no emphasis is laid on their quality. Cost is often the only determinant of choosing a cable gland. This despite the fact that choosing a high quality cable gland offers you complete protection to your equipment. Keeping dust, moisture and gas away from the equipment enclosure means increasing the lifespan of the machinery as well as reducing maintenance costs not to speak of the cost of machine failure.
Section 9 of IEC guideline effectively lays down the fact that industrial operations require the use of adequate measures to prevent exposure of equipment to mechanical damage as well as occupational health hazards arising from the same.
Cable Glands
It therefore makes tremendous business sense to install weatherproof, dustproof and explosion proof cable glands. A renowned manufacturer of cable glands, cable cleats, connectors and other cable accessories, it is known for its world class products that are industry leading and are designed to meet safety standards.
cable glands are equipped with advanced features such as Deluge seal, RAC ring and more that ensure that all foreign matter, including dust, gas and moisture are kept away from equipment enclosure. This increasing the lifespan of machinery as well as reduces costs of operation.
An important aspect of cable glands is also their ease of assembly as well as disassembly that makes inspection and repair work easy. BICC also specializes in providing metallic cable glands that provide individual protection to separate insulated cables or even unarmored but sheathed cables.
With Cables not only are you assured of the safety of your equipment, you also have complete peace of mind when it comes to keeping people and property safe. Cable glands with their Ingress Protection ratings conform to meet International Standards. Visit us to know about our offerings, visit https://www.bicccomponents.uk.com/. You can connect with us anytime, anywhere at https://www.bicccomponents.uk.com/contact/ and email us at info@bicccomponents.uk.com.
