Cable glands are tools which are vital when terminating cables in harsh or hazardous settings. This is where sealing, ingress protection and why cable gland is earthing is required. Its role is to safely pass a tube, wire, or cable through an enclosure. They offer strain relief and are also made to include flames or electrical parts which may take place in hazardous settings.

What’s more:
They also act as a seal, stopping exterior impurities from causing any damage to the electrical system and the cable.

Cable glands are known as ‘mechanical cable entry devices’ that are utilized in conjunction along with wiring and cable for:

Automation systems (e.g. data, telecoms, power, lighting)
Electrical, instrumentation & control