Cable glands are available in a wide range of sizes, types and materials. The most common type is the regular cable gland, used to ensure a tight seal for cables going into, for example, junction boxes. A lesser known type of cable gland are elbow cable glands. Read everything there is to know about elbow cable glands here.
What are elbow cable glands?
Elbow cable glands are used when a 90 degree angle is needed when a cable is attached to a junction box or some other type of electrical installation. Elbow cable glands are right-angled, with a 90 degree angle. The elbow cable gland is attached to the junction box using the thread. Then, a regular cable gland is attached to the elbow cable gland.
Properties of elbow cable glands
Elbow cable glands are available made out of two materials: polyamide and brass.
The elbow cable glands made of plastic, are made of polyamide PA6 GF25, in a light grey colour. This ensures a protection grade of IP68. Cable ties made of polyamide PA6 are resistant to temperatures ranging from -20 °C to +100 °C. Plastic elbow cable glands are available with a metric and with a Pg thread.
The elbow cable glands made of brass (CuZn39Pb3) have a silver colour. These elbow cable glands also have a protection grade of IP68 and are resistant to temperatures ranging from -20 °C to +100 °C. The brass cable glands are only available with a metric thread.
