How to Find High Quality Nylon Cable Gland?
Are you looking for nylon cable gland but don’t know how to select the high quality one?
However, the things will become easier if you notice follwing points.
Choosing the Right nylon cable gland
It can be found users in different industries are certain differences in the basic requirements of nylon cable gland for business.
There are various types of them in the market to meet any requirements.
Thus, you need to familiar with it and choose the most suitable one.
The following are common types:
Standard Type:
Extremely easy installation, simply insert cable through the assembled gland and tighten gland locknut until cable is secured.
Long Thread Type:
Specially designed to lengthen thread length,suitable for thick board
Multi Hole Type:
Used for 2 or above 2 cable, to make sure each wire to get the best waterproof insulation and not intertwined.
90 degree Type:
It have a right angle shape to guide a bend-sensitive cable and provide strain relief
Spiral Type:
It featuring a flexible section to withstand the rigors of continuous flexing and bending.
Moreover, Explosion-proof type, Breathable type etc.
Although, the types of NCG are not as much as metal cable gland now.
Never mind, as constant updates, more categories will emerge.
They are assembled from several standard parts.
Including:
- Lock Nut
- Washer
- Body
- Seal
- Claw
- Sealing Nut
Usually, the lock nut, body, claw and sealing nut are made of Nylon.
The rest of the washer and seal are made of NBR or EPDM rubber.
There is no doubt that the materials plays a crucial role in determing the quality.
One of the most important indicators is the flammability of Nylon.
UL 94 (Underwriters Laboratories test standard UL 94)
is one of the most widely used flammability tests for determining relative flammability.
UL 94 V-2 is the normal requirement for NCG.
Your higher requirement is achievable, in return, you have to pay higher prices.
Class |
Orientation of Test Sample |
Definition |
Time of Burn Allowed |
Particle Drop Allowed |
plaque Holes |
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Flaming |
Non-Flaming |
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UL 94 HB |
Horizontal |
Slow Burning |
Burning rate of less than 76mm/min for a specimen less than 3mm thick and burning stops before 100mm |
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UL 94 V-2 |
Vertical |
Burning Stops |
30 seconds |
Yes |
Yes |
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