Cable and Cable GlandsBasic Introduction

What are Cable Glands?Cable glands are fittings used to terminate electrical cable and cords that are installed into enclosures, motors, pumps, generators, Cable and Cable GlandsCable Glands

Why Cable Glands?Cable glands are the universal replacement for a condulet. They are used in every country in the world and will continue to be used more and more, even in the USA. Why?

Cable glands offer superior corrosion resistance (up to IP68) over iron and aluminum condulets. Most outlast even PVC coated condulets.Smaller in size, installation versatility.Many glands offer cost and labor savings, especially with the price of conduit where it is today. Most OEM customers are already using cable and glands. Other customers such as automotive, pulp and paper, and pharmaceuticals are gravitating toward cable and glands. Chemical plants and refineries are also using glands for process and instrumentation areas.The IEC standard wiring method is with cable and glands worldwide. IEC Electrical Sales are much larger globally than NEC.

Cable and Cable Glands

What are the types of cables that our customers use on a regular basis?

Which of our cable glands work with these cables?

Which cable glands are on the shelf in Roanoke, VA?Important Topics

IEC CablesTypesSWA Steel Wire ArmourGSWA Galvanized Steel Wire ArmourApplications: Onshore InstrumentationLow Voltage ControlOfferOur TAB1 Series glands for brass/NP brass applications TAS1 Series glands for stainless steel applications

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IEC CablesTypesSWB Steel Wire BraidGSWB Galvanized Steel Wire BraidApplications:Offshore InstrumentationOffshore TelecommunicationsShips / Offshore PlatformsInternational DrillingProduct OfferTAB1 Series glands for brass/NP brass applicationsTAS1 Series glands for stainless steel applications

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IEC CablesTypeSTA Steel Tape ArmourApplications:Offshore InstrumentationOffshore TelecommunicationsShips / Offshore PlatformsInternational DrillingProduct OfferingTAB1 Series glands for brass/NP brass applicationsTAS1 Series glands for stainless steel applications

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TypeMarine Shipboard Cable BraidedApplicationsMobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs)Ships / Offshore Fixed/Floating ProductionFacilitiesUSA DrillingProduct OfferingTU1SC Series glands for brass/NP brassTU1SCS for stainless steel applications

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TypeMarine Shipboard Cable ArmoredApplicationsInstrumentation and communication onboard ships and offshoreProduct OfferingTAB1 Series glands for brass/NP brassTAS1 Series glands for stainless steel applications

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TypeTECK Cable widely used in CanadaApplicationsPower and control for: mines, pulp and paper, petrochemical, residential, and commercial construction.Product OfferingTMCX Series Terminator glands in brass NP in brass or stainless steel materials

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TypeMC (Metal Clad) Cables and TC (Tray Cables)ApplicationsPower, control, and instrumentation for all industries.Product OfferTMC/TMCX Terminator Series glands in brassNP brass or aluminum materials

CablesCable and Cable Glands

SeriesCable TypeTAB1 / TAS1SWA / GSWB / STA / Marine Shipboard*NP Brass TAB1 common sizes IN STOCK in Roanoke, VATAB3 / TAS3SWA / GSWB / STA / Marine ShipboardTACFB / TACFSSWA / GSWB / STA / Marine Shipboard*Some sizes TACFB barrier gland IN STOCK in Roanoke, VATU1SC / TU3SCUnarmored / Braided / Marine Shipboard*TU1SC common sizes IN STOCK in Roanoke, VATUCFB / TUCFSUnarmoredTMC / TMCXMetal Clad / Armored Clad / Tray Cable*Common TMCX sizes IN STOCK in Roanoke, VASTTECK CableTW1DC / TW3DC / TW9DCSWA*Some sizes of TW1DC / TW9DC IN STOCK in Roanoke, VATB1DC / TB3DCGSWBCAPRI ADE 4FSWA / GSWB / STATCCFB / TCCFSBraided / Marine Shipboard

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Yes, we do offer a complete line in a number of different sizes, configurations, and colors.*See the CEAG and CAPRI cable gland catalogs for more details, or visit:CAPRI ProductsCEAG ProductsDoes Cooper Crouse-Hinds Offer Plastic Cable Glands for Portable Cords?Cable and Cable GlandsTrumpet Gland

What type of cable are you using? SWA, GSWB, MC?

What is the outer diameter (od) of the cable? *Remember that most of our cable glands are made in Europe, and therefore are measured in millimeters (mm).

It is critical to correctly mate the cable gland with appropriately sized cable.

We recommend that the cable od falls in the middle (midpoint) of the published cable range for that particular gland.What Questions Do I Need to Ask the Customer in Order to Sell Our Cable Glands?Cable and Cable Glands

What material cable gland do you require for this project? Brass, nickel-plated (NP) brass, stainless steel, GRP (glass reinforced polyester)?

What is your hazardous area rating? Class 1, Division 2, Zone 1?

What certifications do you need? CSA, ATEX, both?

What NEMA/IP ratings do you need? NEMA 4X, IP66?

What type of thread do you need on the male end of the gland? NPT, Metric, PG threads?

Cable and Cable GlandsWhat Questions Do I Need to Ask the Customer in Order to Sell Our Cable Glands?

1. What doesnt the cable fit the gland?Many cable manufacturers tolerance does not actually match what their cut-sheets state. The solution is to make sure that the cable falls as close to the midpoint cable range that our gland will accept. That way, even if the cable is out of tolerance, it can be properly terminated in our glands.

2. Why are we not price competitive with Hawke or CMP?The majority of examples and applications we have seen are not comparing apples to apples. For example, our TMCX is not the correct cross reference to the Hawke 501/453/UNV (universal cable gland). In fact, our TAB1 Series is at a fraction of the cost of the TMCX cable gland. The reality is that we are very competitive with Hawke and CMP, and will continue to grow our business.Frequently Asked Questions

3. How do we differentiate ourselves from the competition?Combining CAPRI, CEAG, CCH, and Peppers cable glands together, we offer the broadest line of cable glands in the industry. We have listened to our end-users and customers by providing an accessory kit simply add K1 to the part number and you will receive 5 parts in a bag vs. 5 separate parts to order with Hawke and CMP proving cost, labor, and transactional cost savings to our customers. Many of our stocked cable glands in Roanoke, VA include the accessory kit K1.

4.I have heard that CMP has a triple rated cable gland?CCH and Hawke have taken an honest approach to the marketplace and offer both CSA and ATEX dual listings on a single fitting. CMP claims to have UL / CSA / ATEX triple ratings, however, after further review of the certificates published on their own Web site, their UL listing is only for NEMA 4X NO hazardous area UL listings.

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5. Does CCH offer all thread types?Yes we do. In selecting cable glands, we manufacture NPT, Metric, and PG threaded cable glands. We also have a full line of adapters from NPT to metric, metric to NPT, PG to metric, and so on.

6. What does NP (nickel-plated) brass do for the customer?It provides a higher level of corrosion resistance than brass cable glands. From a pricing standpoint, it falls in the middle of brass and stainless steel glands, so many customers will go this route. Nickel-plated brass may be confused with stainless steel from the aesthetic standpoint, so be careful with this.Frequently Asked Questions

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