A 1/4 NPT cable gland - To be sure, you also need this little but very fundamentally indispensable part to fix and protect your electrical cables when they are passing through a machine or box. Besides that, it helps protect cables from dust, water, and other harmful substances. HongXiang is the place where we make these cable glands with great precision and care so that they can work properly in factories and all other kinds of harsh environments. Cable gland in question is a special one and it has a unique thread size of 1/4 NPT which is compatible with all the holes that are of 1/4 inch in diameter and are using National Pipe Thread (NPN) design. Such devices made their way into the holes of equipment just as tightly as the seals around the cables thus ensuring the safest way for the two to be connected. Without things like cable glands, cables would be the ones getting damaged and the cause of problems in machines. Though small in size, the right cable gland is a major factor in the smooth and safe functioning of many industries.
When you are installing 1/4 NPT Cable Glands, many errors can be made that will cause you trouble and extra work later on. One of the most common errors is an incorrect sizing of the gland concerning the cable and the hole. In case the gland is one size larger or smaller it won't seal properly and water or dust can enter. And sometimes people don't tighten the gland enough or they do it too much. If the tightening of the gland is insufficient, the cable may fall out or the seal will be weak. In case it is too tight then the gland may crack or the cable can be damaged by the insulation. The installer must really care about the size and the tightening of the gland. We at HongXiang, advise our clients that they must definitely check the size and the use according to the turning! Moreover, kindly not that hole and cable should be clean before gland is inserted
After that if the gland is dirty or it has some metal shavings then it can weaken the seal or scratch the colors on the cable. Sometimes the installers may forget to put the gasket or the washer that is used to block water. It is very small but extremely important. Apart from this, if the cable is too bent near the gland it can become worn out rapidly. Make some room for the cable that is going to move so that it will not cause the wear. Some cables may require additional protection like being covered by a sleeve or a conduit but the installers have skipped that step. The outer jacket of the cable that can be rubbed on may cause shorts. At HongXiang, we give you the advice to verify all that is mentioned above and examine the gland after installation. By way of example, you can sprinkle some water and see if there are any leaks around the cable gland. Mending the little incidents right at the moment is the prevention of the big ones in the future. It is a little bit of care that you need while putting in place our 1/4 NPT brass cable gland, but it is not difficult and it is definitely the time well spent to secure your machinery - keeping the machines in service for years.
After that, test the quality of the item you intend to buy in bulk. If you want to save money and these products can still be found at a reasonable price even if they are of high quality and are going to last for a long time, then you can go on and make a purchase. HongXiang 1/4NPT Cable Glands are tested for their mechanical properties and safety - thus, they are reliable. Quality parts will cost you more at the beginning, but they will decrease your risk of problems that might become a more costly issue to fix later.
Quite often, 1/4 NPT cable glands are thought to be straightforward in nature, however, challenges may still occur from time to time. Such problems might result in the cable fitting improperly, the ingress of water, or the wire becoming damaged. Knowing how to fix the typical issues with your wiring will go a long way in making the connection not only safe but also stable. In case you have inquiries pertaining to general wiring, you can always check out our website for the most recent cable solutions.
One problem that keeps happening over and over is that the cable gland cannot be put into the hole. The 1/4 NPT size is the thread, so that has to be a perfect match. If the thread is either too big or too small, the gland will not fit properly. To be sure of this condition always measuring the size of the hole before buying the gland is necessary. HongXiang's 1/4 NPT aluminum cable gland is designed to fit standard holes accurately, but it is always worth confirming the size.
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