Brass Cable Glands, Gland Kits & Accessories

HEX brass cable glands terminate PVC-insulated, steel wire armoured (SWA) cable where it enters switchgear, panels and equipment. The glands are made to the requirements of BS 6121-1:2005 and are used with 600/1000 V copper conductor cables to BS 6346:1997. Each product page lists the cable dimensions it accepts, the entry thread, the hexagon size and the product code.

Export Range Glands

BW (2-part and 3-part), CW (3-part and 4-part), E1W and A1/A2 glands, plus marine watertight, single compression, nickel-plated IP68 (metric and PG thread) and aluminium glands.

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Domestic Range Glands

Single and double compression glands in heavy-duty (SIBG) and medium-duty types, weather proof and flame proof-cum-weather proof versions, flange type, and BW, CW, A1/A2, E1W and IP68 brass glands.

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Gland Accessories

Gland kits, PVC and LSF shrouds, lock nuts, earthing tags, wiping glands, earth bars, neutral links, split bolt connectors and aluminium cable cleats.

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How to choose a brass cable gland

  1. Armoured or unarmoured cable? Armoured cable needs a gland that clamps the armour (BW, CW, A1/A2, E1W). Unarmoured cable uses a single compression gland.
  2. Where will it be installed? Compare indoor and weather-exposed duty in BW vs CW: which gland do you need?. For wet or marine locations, see the watertight and IP68 nickel-plated glands.
  3. Measure the cable. Note the diameter under the armour, the overall diameter and the armour wire diameter. Match them to the gland size using the cable gland selection guide or the tables on each product page.
  4. Add the accessories. A shroud, lock nut and earth tag complete most installations. See the gland accessories.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which standard do HEX brass cable glands follow?

The glands in the export range are made to the requirements of BS 6121-1:2005 for use with PVC, SWA, PVC 600/1000 V cables to BS 6346:1997.

Both are used with armoured cable. See the BW vs CW guide for the full comparison.

Each product page has a size table. A combined chart is in the gland catalogue (PDF).

See the gland kit page for the parts included.