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Glands & Connectors

Glands and connectors seal cable entries into panels and enclosures and join lighting cables. The page holds Haydon red fire-rated M20 glands and fire shrouds for fire alarm wiring, Knightsbridge IP66 nylon glands for 6-12mm cables and a 4-pin push-fit lighting connector, and an Axis Communications Ex d cable gland for flameproof enclosures.

Choosing Glands & Connectors

Decide whether the job is sealing a cable where it enters an enclosure or joining conductors inside the installation, then check the cable size.

Weatherproof cable glands

The JB006 is an IP66 M20 cable gland for indoor and outdoor use, made from robust hard plastic and sized for 20mm knockouts. The JB006 takes cables with diameters of 6-12mm and comes in a pack of 10.

Fire-rated glands and shrouds

The HAY-FRG10 is a pack of 10 red fire-rated cable glands for routing and sealing critical cables through panels and enclosures. Each has an M20 male thread with a 10 mm thread length, a Nylon 66 body and an NBR rubber sealing ring, in RAL 3020 red so fire alarm and safety wiring can be identified. The material is self-extinguishing to 94V-2 and the operating range is −40 °C to +100 °C. The HAY-FRSH red fire shrouds, also 10 per pack, cover cable gland assemblies and cable entries to keep out dirt and foreign matter and give a neat finish. They are an accessory, not a standalone fire-stopping product. Check the fit against your gland size before fitting them.

Lighting connector

The SN4P is a VELOX 20A 4-pin lighting connector with push-fit terminals for maintenance-free operation, suitable for 1.5mm² to 2.5mm² cables. A see-through cover lets you inspect the cables, its large size makes loop-in loop-out wiring easier, and it suits emergency lighting installations.

ProductTypeKey detailPack
JB006IP66 M20 cable gland6-12mm cables10
HAY-FRG10Fire-rated M20 gland, red94V-2, −40 °C to +100 °C10
HAY-FRSHRed fire shroudCovers gland assemblies10
SN4P20A 4-pin lighting connector1.5mm² to 2.5mm²20

Related categories

Enclose joints in junction boxes, protect runs with cable protection and management, and find fire alarm parts in fire alarm accessories. See the cables range and Knightsbridge products.

Brands we stock in Glands & Connectors

Axis Communications, Haydon and Knightsbridge.

Frequently asked questions

Are IP65 cable glands waterproof?

Yes, an IP65 cable gland should keep out dust and resist low-pressure water jets from any direction when the cable suits its seal. An IP65 rating does not cover immersion, so a submerged entry may need a gland rated IP68. The range here includes weatherproof glands rated IP66, a step above IP65 for powerful water jets.

What is an armoured cable gland?

An armoured cable gland terminates steel wire armoured cable where it enters an enclosure, clamping the armour wires for mechanical strength and earth continuity. A CW-type gland also seals the outer sheath, so it suits indoor and outdoor use. Choose the size by the cable's outer sheath and armour diameters.

How do you choose the right cable gland size?

Measure the outer diameter of the cable and pick a gland whose sealing range covers it, then match the gland thread to the knockout or entry hole in the enclosure. A gland that is too large will not seal, and one that is too small will not pass over the sheath. For armoured cable, check the armour size too.

How do you fit a cable gland?

Fit the gland body into the enclosure entry and tighten its locknut on the inside, then pass the cable through the cap and seal. Tighten the cap until the seal grips the outer sheath firmly without crushing it. With armoured cable, spread the armour wires over the cone before clamping them, following the maker's instructions.

What is a cable gland?

A cable gland is a fitting that secures a cable where it passes into an enclosure, junction box or panel. It grips the cable to relieve strain and seals the entry against dust and moisture. The range here includes nylon, brass, fire-rated and Ex d hazardous area glands.

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Written by the West Midlands Electrics technical team

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