Introduction
AEW offers reliable, secure, and long-lasting cable entry solutions designed for a wide range of electrical installations. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, AEW cable glands provide effective sealing against dust, moisture, vibration, and environmental contaminants—helping protect equipment, enhance safety, and extend system life even under demanding operating conditions.
Our comprehensive portfolio covers a wide range of domestic cable glands, including single compression and double compression types, available in weatherproof and flameproof variants, along with flange-type glands and a complete range of installation accessories. In addition, AEW’s export range includes A1/A2, CW, BW, E1W, CXT cable glands and various related accessories. These solutions are well suited for industrial, commercial, and hazardous environments, ensuring dependable cable retention, sealing integrity, and mechanical strength across diverse applications.
Built from high-grade materials such as natural brass, nickel-plated brass, stainless steel (SS304 / SS316L), and aluminium, AEW cable glands are engineered for reliable performance in harsh indoor and outdoor conditions. Designed for both armoured and unarmoured cables, our solutions ensure consistent strain relief, grounding continuity, ingress protection, and resistance to corrosion, dust, moisture, and mechanical stress.
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What Makes AEW Cable Glands Superior?
At AEW, every cable lug and connector is designed with one purpose to deliver maximum conductivity, mechanical strength, and long-term reliability in every connection. Our products are engineered to perform flawlessly even in the most demanding industrial environments, combining advanced manufacturing precision with uncompromising quality control.
1.Engineered for Reliability
AEW cable glands are designed to provide secure cable retention and effective sealing, ensuring long-term protection against dust, moisture, vibration, and mechanical stress in both indoor and outdoor installations.
2. Wide Range for Diverse Applications
Our portfolio includes single compression and double compression glands, available in weatherproof and flameproof designs, along with flange-type glands and essential accessories, enabling seamless integration across industrial and hazardous environments.
3. Built for Harsh Conditions
Manufactured to perform in demanding conditions, AEW cable glands are suitable for industrial plants, infrastructure projects, utilities, oil & gas, and hazardous zones, where durability and safety are critical.
4.Precision Manufacturing & Consistent Quality
Each gland is produced with tight dimensional control and robust construction to ensure consistent performance, reliable sealing, and ease of installation across repeated use.
5. Compatibility & Flexibility
AEW cable glands are designed to support multiple cable types, sizes, and installation requirements, offering flexibility for panel builders, contractors, and OEMs.
6. Extended System Life
By preventing ingress of contaminants and minimizing strain on cables, AEW cable glands help reduce maintenance, prevent failures, and extend the service life of electrical systems.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Question
A cable gland is a mechanical fitting used to securely terminate an electrical cable into equipment or an enclosure. It helps maintain enclosure integrity, provides strain relief, and where required, ensures electrical continuity and earthing.
Cable glands play a critical role in ensuring electrical safety and system reliability. They protect against dust and moisture ingress, prevent cable movement or pull-out, support earthing, and safeguard installations from vibration, chemicals, and temperature extremes.
A typical armoured cable gland consists of a sealing nut, outer seal, inner seal, armour cone, and clamping ring. Each component plays a specific role in securing the cable, providing ingress protection, and maintaining earthing continuity when required.
Different cable constructions require different gland designs:
- Armoured cables need glands that clamp the armour and provide earthing
- Unarmoured cables require glands focused on sealing and strain relief
- Screened or braided cables need glands that maintain shielding continuity
- Marine or offshore cables require corrosion and moisture resistance
High-temperature cables need glands rated for elevated operating temperatures
Cable outer diameters can vary between manufacturers, even for the same nominal size. Selecting a gland outside its specified clamping range can compromise sealing and mechanical grip. Always verify the cable OD and match it with the gland’s clamping range.
Plastic (nylon) cable glands are lightweight, cost-effective, UV-resistant, and suitable for general-purpose or indoor applications. Metal cable glands, such as brass or stainless steel, offer higher mechanical strength, durability, and conductivity, making them suitable for earthing and harsh environments.
An IP (Ingress Protection) rating defines how well a cable gland resists the entry of dust and water. Lower ratings are suitable for dry indoor areas, while higher ratings (such as IP66) are required for outdoor, dusty, or wet environments. Sealing washers are often required to achieve higher IP ratings.
- BW glands are designed for dry indoor environments and provide armour clamping without environmental sealing
- CW glands seal on the outer sheath and clamp the armour, suitable for outdoor or dusty areas
- E1W glands seal on both inner and outer sheaths for enhanced environmental protection
CXT glands are designed for pliable or braided armoured cables and provide high ingress protection
Accessories such as locknuts, earth tags, shrouds, and sealing washers are essential for proper installation. They ensure secure fixing, reliable earthing, improved ingress protection, and a neat, professional finish.
Earth tags provide a dependable path for electrical continuity between the cable armour and the enclosure. This is essential for safe fault current dissipation and compliance with electrical safety requirements.
Cable glands should comply with recognised standards to ensure safety and performance. Commonly referenced standards include BS 6121 for armoured glands, BS EN 62444 for glands with sealing washers and higher IP ratings, and BS EN 60079-0 for glands used in hazardous or explosive environments.
Yes, specific cable gland designs are suitable for hazardous (ATEX / IECEx) environments when correctly selected and installed. High-performance glands such as E1W or certified flameproof variants are commonly used in these applications.