Technical Article: Cable Glands 101
Everything You Need to Know About Cord Grips
Cable glands (which are also known as cord grips, connectors, strain relief, or fittings) are devices that attach and secure heavy-duty cables to equipment. They can seal around single or multiple wires or cables – armored or unarmored.
Cable glands are an integral part of our everyday lives whether or not we know it. They connect the cables to equipment that powers everything around us. But what exactly are cord grips, you ask? This article discusses the basics of everything cord grips, including:
- What cable glands are made of
- Instances in which cable glands are favorable
- How to select the right cable gland
- Additional features that you may find beneficial
