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The role of cable glands in cable management cannot be over stated. Designed to attach the end of a cable and a device, they are also known to provide advantages such as:
- Insulation
- Grounding
- Earthing
- Sealing cables.
- Strain-relief and more
When it comes to cable glands, there are a number of options available. The primary ones include plastic cable glands, brass glands, copper cable glands, stainless steel cable glands and aluminium cable glands. In making the right choice of a cable gland you need to consider many factors, important among them being:
- The type of cable the gland will be connected to. Is it armoured or un-armoured?
- The location of the cable and the gland. Will it have to face harsh environmental conditions? Is the environment hazardous? These factors will also help determine if the gland requires any special protective coating.
- Does the gland need to be water-resistant?
- Should the gland provide earthing?
More often than not your checklist will lead you towards using nickel-plated brass cable glands. Here are the advantages of using these glands:
Anti-corrosion property
Metal cable glands are known to contend with the issue of wear and tear on account of rust. The biggest benefit of using a brass cable gland has to do with its corrosion resistance. If you are, therefore, looking for a long-lasting gland to last you in adverse climatic conditions, brass glands are undoubtedly your first choice.
Explosion-proof
A key advantage of brass is also its high ductility and its ability to withstand high temperature. Explosion-proof brass cable glands are used for their high load-bearing capacity in hazardous setting. Little surprise then that they are used in underground mining and in other excavation and drilling operations.
While they are absolutely irreplaceable when it comes to sealing wires and cables, brass cable glands are also used for functions such as:
- Earthing
- Offering strain relief
- Environmental protection and more
Thermal conductivity
One thing that cable glands need to withstand is high temperature. When exposed to high temperature brass cable glands do not become soft and hence the chances of leakage or breaks are significantly reduced. In turn, this ensures that they offer reliability and the fact that there are little or no break downs causing expensive delays.
Cost Effective
While nickel-plated brass cable glands are extremely high in terms of functionality, what also tips the scales in their favour is the fact that it is also extremely cost efficient. When compared to stainless steel glands, for example, they are far cheaper and therefore act as definite cost-savers without compromising on functionality.
In fact when it comes to production volumes as well, brass glands tend to score over stainless steel ones.
Versatility
Nickel-plated brass cable glands are used in a wide range of applications as they are available in a wide variety of sizes and shapes and can be utilized both for armoured and unarmoured cables.
The nickel plating ensures that they can stand up to harsh environmental conditions. They are known to work well in cryogenic applications, in marine settings and more. Besides nickel-plated brass cable glands work for both residential as well as industrial systems. The versatility of these glands emanate from the fact that they have the following properties:
- They are corrosion resistant
- Are known for their thermal as well as electrical conductivity
- Are known for their strength and hardness
Durable
The advantage of brass glands also emanates from its durability. They are known to withstand tough conditions while offering optimal performance. This is the reason why brass glands are favoured equally in residential as well as industrial applications. The fact that they do not disintegrate or crack tends to weigh strongly in their favour as opposed to nylon glands, for example. If you have a telecommunications project, for example, or a mission critical one, where long shelf life is a non-compromisable criteria brass glands work the best.
To Sum up
When it comes to years of reliable service in a number of harsh environments without the fear of cracking or corrosion, the first choice is always nickel-plated brass glands that offer you a fuss free experience.
