Ethernet Cable Gland / Cord Grip

[celichi]

Hello Everyone,

I was wondering if anyone has any suggesting on getting Ethernet Cables with RJ45 connectors into control panels.

Looking for N4x/IP66 rating, single cable is okay, but may need options for upto 4 cables.

Have a great weekend!

Paul

[Robb B]

Sometimes just the right size strain relief will fit, usually end up having to reterminate the ends though. There are bulkhead type connectors available, which have a jack to plug into, but not sure if they are in the NEMA rating you'd need (if any). Haven't seen anything for multiple cables, other than running a multi-ethernet Teck cable, but you'd still have to terminate those, too.

[OkiePC]

I'm a bit of a redneck but my two favorite CGBs are Arlington LPG50 and LPG507. The latter will accommodate a terminated Ethernet patch cable but you have to "bush" it with some Super 33 to get the gland to grip it. Those Arlington CGBs have the best cable range of any make/model I have used.

Years ago, I needed a more professional CGB for a robot cable in a washdown environment and someone referred me to this site:

https://apgvision.com/product-category/cable-glands/

[parky]

Roxtec do them but probably pricey, the glands are split bung type vapourproof
They have a US site I believe

[the_msp]

I use IcoTek for cables with connectors, even large ones like robot cables. Not sure if they have a US presence.

[bill4807]

I use the bulkhead type whenever i can.
But you probably need roxtec or icotek.
You can get both in the US.

[cleeton]

For a single cable I’ve used something like McMaster Carr part number 5302N12 the rubber grommet is split so you can get it over the cable and the connector throat is oversized.

[Ken Roach]

I agree; the simplest way to get one pre-terminated cable through a cabinet wall is a "split gland" type cord grip.

Most vendors have a type like that. I admit to slicing more than a few rubber grommets to DIY in noncritical applications. Heyco makes a tidy and inexpensive unit that will pass an RJ45.

I've assembled a *lot* of Roxtecs. It's the disassembly and reassembly that will make your fingertips sore.

[parky]

@ Ken, Lol.
Yep they are a bit fiddly but probably the best I have used.

[joseph_e2]

I've found the Icotek units from McMaster-Carr to be very reasonably priced. Like these:

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/co...-cord-grips-6/

[ndzied1]

I have seen someone use something like this
https://www.showmecables.com/l-com-i...0aApHSEALw_wcB

Not sure if it was the identical connector but had the screw collar. You’ll have to find the receptacle for it.

[BITS N BYTES]

My go to for IP66 cable entry is the Weidmuller Cabtite product that can be mounted with a ROUND [M20 or M60 thru-hole vs a more complicated square system.


https://catalog.weidmueller.com/proc...22)&page=Group

[Bobobodopalus]

I've been using Icotek recently for this sort of stuff, alot of options, not sure about other countries availability

https://www.icotek.com/en-gb/product...-entry-systems

[kolyur]

+1 for Icotek. Availability has been good for us in the US. Good to know that McMaster stocks them but you'll pay considerably less if you go through an Icotek distributor. (The drawback is that everything is sold in multiples of 10.)

If you use a lot of them I would recommend getting the corresponding knockout punches... fairly pricey but it saves a lot of sawing and even makes little dimples to locate your drill for the mounting holes.

https://www.icotek.com/en-us/product...es-rectangular