What Is The Difference Between BW and CW Cable Glands

What Is The Difference Between BW and CW Cable Glands

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Selection of the right cable gland, a small decision as it may seem, can have a far-reaching impact on the entire project.
Do you have such a question: Should I choose BW or CW Cable Glands?

 

There have many common point between BW and CW Cable Glands:
Both the BW and CW Cable Glands are used to provide clamping of the armored wire to ensure electrical continuity and mechanical retention of the cable.
Both the BW and CW Cable Glands are quite handy in use with various types of cable whether plastic, rubberized, metal or any other.
Both the BW and CW Cable Glands can come complete with earth tag and PVC shroud.

As far as the difference of the BW and CW Cable glands is concerned, it is to a large extent dependent on the area in which it is used.
The BW cable glands is used for indoor application when a waterproof seal is not required.
The CW cable glands is used for outdoor applications and where necessary to provide an IP66 or IP67 seal with the outer sheath of the cable.
To know more about the BW and CW Cable Glands, you also need to familiar with the important

 

accessories of them:

 

Earth Tag

Earth tag is used with cable glands to provide an earth / bonding point.
It’s meaning in the event of a fault or short-circuit the most direct route to ground will be achieved.
Earth tag is available in various shape and in all sizes, also can be coated or plated as per Customer Specification.

 

PVC Shroud

PVC Shroud can provide additional protection and enhances IP rating of the cable gland.
It can effective solution to weather and corrosion protection of a cable gland.
PVC Shroud is available in same gland size compatible to each size of the cable gland.
And the arrow end of the sleeves is easy cut with a knife, make it to be slipped over a wide range of cable diameters and assists ease of installations.
Armed with a fair understanding of the relative merits and demerits of BW and CW Cable glands, it can ensure that you make the right choice.
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