What is a Marine Cable Gland

What is a Marine Cable Gland

A Marine Cable Gland is sealing device used for cable entry in industrial electrical industry, shaped like a sleeve.
Filling some epoxy glue in the Marine Cable Gland when cable passing through it to achieve explosion-proof, waterproof and dust-proof sealing.

When used in a nautical environment, a Marine Cable Gland is wrapped around the shaft of the boat’s propeller.
Since most boat propellers are submerged in water, liquids can easily cause propeller failure without a Marine Cable Gland, which is why a marine cable gland is required.
For steam engines, Marine Cable Gland is strategically placed within the piston area.
The main purpose of a steam case is to prevent cylinder steam from leaking into the engine.
Since steam engines produce large amounts of steam, this type of prevention is not possible without proper sealants. If steam enters the engine area, the engine may stop working.
Like the marine case, the steam engine Marine Cable Gland allows the engine to work without the risk of water or steam damage.
In addition, Marine Cable Gland have been widely used in shipbuilding, power distribution cabinet manufacturers, rolling stock, bridges, electric power and communications and many other industries.

These have some tips as below, when you choosing a Marine Cable Gland:
1. Checking whether the Marine Cable Gland is flat and smooth. The edges should be free of sharp corners, burrs, cracks and nicks.
2. The surface of the Marine Cable Gland should be galvanized and passivated.
3. There shall be no slippage or looseness when the Marine Cable Gland is tightened.
4. Pay attention to the protection level of the Marine Cable Gland.

 

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