Assembling SWA Glands

[CK Tools]

Hi Guys

Just doing a bit of research and I wonder if I can get a guide on how you assemble the brass glands

More specifically - the gland comes in two parts, do you generally assemble the small part (with the thin nut) onto the enclosure before you put the cable through or do you make up the full gland assembly onto the cable before offering it up to the enclosure?

Many thanks

Charles

 

[davesparks]

Whichever is easier for the particular job at the time

 

[Pete999]

There are a lot of imponderables to start with,
Cable size
Location
Space
Type of enclosure
Lots more I'm sure

 

[Andy78]

As above, it entirely depends on what the easiest solution is for the job in front of you. The larger the gland, the more bearing the situation has on which way round you assemble it.

And Pete, imponderables is my new favourite word, cheers.

 

[Bobster]

And quite often a gland comes with more than 2 parts. Only BW glands (indoor use) come in 2 parts.

 

[Pete999]

As above, it entirely depends on what the easiest solution is for the job in front of you. The larger the gland, the more bearing the situation has on which way round you assemble it.

And Pete, imponderables is my new favourite word, cheers.

You're welcome, good one isn't it? the long words come from working for HMG for a long time got plenty more to spring on you.:laugh::laugh:

 

[telectrix]

And quite often a gland comes with more than 2 parts. Only BW glands (indoor use) come in 2 parts.

5 parts if you include the nut,banjo, and sheath. :49:

 

[davesparks]

5 parts if you use an EW gland

 

[Adam W]

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[Clive P]

Hi,

Generally, I would attach the male part of the gland to the enclosure first, then cut and prepare the cable and fix the back end of the gland to the part already attached. Hope that makes sense.

Regards.

 

[tigerpaul]

Both methods have their uses. It doesn't matter as long as the end result is good.

 

[Deleted member 72666]

As above, it entirely depends on what the easiest solution is for the job in front of you. The larger the gland, the more bearing the situation has on which way round you assemble it.

And Pete, imponderables is my new favourite word, cheers.

You probably wont believe this but my new favourite word is incredulous!

 

[LeeH]

5 parts if you use an EW gland

A crap load of parts if you are using a barrier gland!

 

[appspark]

Where's the option for completing the gland, then you go to slide the shroud up only to realise its still in your pocket because it was frozen solid?

 

[Silly Sausage]

Where's the option for completing the gland, then you go to slide the shroud up only to realise its still in your pocket because it was frozen solid?

That's why you should always carry a roll or two of self amalgamating tape in your pocket!