Hylec-APL introduces speedy installation with Kwik Fix cable gland

Especially suitable for use with large Switch Cabinets and cooling and heating systems, the Kwik Fix can reduce installation time which will increase profitability.

Plant and mechanical engineers don’t often put much faith in rapid assembly cable glands, preferring instead to use traditional dome topped glands which use a rear mounting lock nut to secure the cable gland. This reluctance is hardly surprising as rapid assembly products generally require a special tool for assembly, are often awkward to install and form an unreliable seal; however there are times when access to the inside is restricted and traditional solutions are awkward to install. Fortunately Hylec-APL has launched a new cable gland which represents the first real advancement of rapid assembly cable gland design in many years; and it doesn’t need a special assembly tool either.

The Kwik Fix cable gland, patent pending, from Hylec-APL can be attached to any bulkhead or enclosure in three quick steps, with access to only one side and no specialised tools. Firstly the base of the gland is inserted through the entry and the mounting foot is positioned against the internal wall. An external hexagonal locking nut is then turned anti-clockwise to hold the gland in place and form an IP68 seal. Finally, once locked into position, the cable can be installed in the traditional manner; tightening the cap nut in a clockwise direction.

This means that the gland can be easily mounted and dismounted from one side making installation and maintenance far simpler. In addition the gland takes up less internal space which gives greater space for internal wiring etc. The gland can be fitted onto entries where the wall thickness is between 1mm and 4mm and will maintain an IP rating up to IP68 safely in temperatures between -20°C and 100°C. It also boasts an integrated strain relief and is suitable for all standard hole sizes (M16, M20, M25 and M32).

Terry Spriggs, Product Marketing Manager, for Hylec-APL: “While traditional cable glands are ideal solutions for many electrical installations, we realise that every application has its own unique consideration which is why we stock many entry solution components; from grommets to ATEX rated glands. The Kwik Fix adds a further dimension to our cable gland range, offering easy installation for applications that would be traditionally awkward. The Kwik Fix can reduce installation time significantly, which in turn directly increases productivity and therefore profits.”

The Kwik Fix is especially suited in all kinds of control cabinets, switchgear construction, building services and HVAC applications.