Differences between gland fittings for armored cables and unarmored cables
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Are the gland fittings for armored cables and unarmored cables the same? What are the differences?
The Gran head should be universal, I don’t see any difference
No difference. It’s about paying attention to the matching issue between the wire diameter and the gland. For cables of the same specifications, the diameter of armored cables is definitely larger than that of unarmored ones.
No difference. It’s about paying attention to the matching issue between the wire diameter and the gland. For cables of the same specifications, the diameter of armored cables is definitely larger than that of unarmored ones.
Different armored cables require crimping of the armor
They’re different, completely different – the prices are also different, with a difference of several times. Cables with armor provide better sealing performance; it is recommended to use those with armor. Moreover, cables that already have armor should definitely remain armored
Can ordinary explosion-proof gland fittings be used with armored cables?
There is a difference: the armored layer needs to be grounded, and it is easier to achieve grounding by using armored glands together with grounding plates, especially for large-sized cables.
Firstly, it’s definitely not allowed according to the regulations. Secondly, if you insist on using it, no one will stop you; it’s just that there’s no place to fix the armored layer, so you can choose to cut it off and treat it as if it weren’t there. P