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When it comes to cable gland manufacturers, you may come across a wide range of manufacturers who produce as well as distribute a host of cable glands, cable cleats, connectors and a range of associated accessories. Given the fact that these products are used in a wide variety of industries and have a strong bearing on the safety of electrical equipment, it is imperative that you are able to choose the right manufacturer. Here are the top 5 factors on which you can base your choice and rest assured that you cannot go wrong:
Brand Equity
First and foremost, it is imperative to check whether the company concerned is a trusted name in the industry. With cable accessories impacting the safety of electrical equipment, not checking for the credentials of the company is a chance you cannot take. Checking for the company’s experience and its client portfolio is an absolute must-do. Testimonials can go a long way in ratifying the claims made by the company and give you a fair idea of how the company stands on the customer satisfaction index.
Quality Certifications
The other very important thing to check for is Quality Certifications as these will go a long way in telling you that the company follows industry standards. An ISO certification, for example, is a must-have. It will tell you that the company has a relentless pursuit for quality and ensures that its Quality management systems are kept up to date. Since cable glands are used under different environmental conditions, this is one aspect that you need to watch out for.
Range of Products
There are a vast variety of cable glands that are available to meet bespoke needs. Selection of the right cable gland can have a far-reaching impact on the efficacy of the entire project. Some of the factors that impact the choice of cable glands include but aren’t limited to:
- The kind of cable being used
- The location of the cable
- Durability expected of the glands
- Environmental conditions in which the product needs to be used
- Factors such as installation space
- If the gland needs to provide earthing, brass is the right choice
- Does the gland lend itself to ease of inspection?
It is therefore obvious that while choosing a manufacturer you must go for one that provides a wide range so that you can make the choice basis your exact needs.
Delivery Time and Adherence to Schedule
The highest quality products that do not adhere to delivery schedule can defeat the very purpose. Especially since cable glands are also used in mission critical projects, an important aspect of choosing a manufacturer is customer satisfaction when it comes to delivery time and adherence to schedule. It is important therefore to seek out the manufacturer’s existing customers and assess their satisfaction index. Typically, quick delivery times are a function of a whole lot of processes followed by the manufacturer, such as:
- Lean manufacturing processes so that customer need can be quickly responded to
- State-of-the-art machinery
- Good supply chain management system
- Just-in-time inventory control
Cost
Cost of course remains an important aspect in making a decision, even though it cannot come at the expense of quality. Companies that have efficient supply chain management systems, less wastage and hence low manufacturing costs, can in turn pass these benefits to its consumers by way of competitive costs.
At BICC Components Limited (BICC) we manufacture & distribute a range of Cable Glands and accessories that are being used successfully used in a wide variety of industries. Some of the industries that we cater to include oil refineries, petrochemical, water treatment, mines and quarries and many others.
With over three decades of experience in the industry, we take great pride in being able to offer bespoke solutions for a range of highly complex applications.
