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Bend Radius and Strain Reliefs/Cable Glands

Posted on 9/19/22 12:24 PM

Cable is made up of resins and metals that are vital parts of making a world-class power cord or cord set. If cable materials are damaged, the result could be loss of electrical continuity or shortened lifespan. Making sure you know the recommended minimum bend radius for cable is critical to the performance and longevity of the cable.

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Topics: cable glands, strain reliefs, bend radius

Strain Reliefs/Cable Glands: Providing Protection to Power Cords

Posted on 3/4/20 2:08 PM

The main purpose of a “strain relief” or “cable gland” is to provide protection to a power cord. They help extend cord life and add stability to the equipment. In generic terms, it is used to secure a power supply cord to a piece of electrical equipment. The term strain relief is commonly used in North America, while cable gland is the preferred term in Europe and other continents.

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Topics: electrical safety, cable glands, strain reliefs, international power components

Protecting Global Electrical Connections with Metric Strain Reliefs/Cable Glands

Posted on 7/1/19 9:47 AM

A strain relief or cable gland extends cord life and reinforces the cord connection to the equipment. The main purpose is to help protect the electrical connection and circuitry inside the equipment. The most common application is on a power cord providing electricity to equipment. In many situations, the equipment is portable and requires protection so the cable cannot be pulled out of the equipment.

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Topics: cable, cable glands, strain reliefs

Helping to Protect the Electrical Connection with a Strain Relief/Cable Gland

Posted on 11/19/18 3:26 PM

Strain reliefs, also known as cable glands, can have an important role in the design of equipment which uses power cords. The main purpose of a strain relief/cable gland is to help protect the electrical connection and circuitry inside the equipment. It helps to eliminate tugs or pulls on the power cord that could cause the wires to become disconnected resulting in injury, accident, or failure of equipment.

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Topics: electrical safety, product design, cable glands, strain reliefs

Ingress Protection—Classifying the Degrees of Protection

Posted on 3/12/18 1:00 PM

Dust, dirt, water—all “enemies” of electronic products due to the potential damage they can cause. To help address this issue, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has created a classification system (IEC 60529) designating degrees of protection regarding enclosures of electrical equipment against the invasion of contaminants, such as dust, dirt, or moisture, plus other foreign bodies (e.g. tools or fingers).

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Topics: electrical safety, product design, cable glands, ingress protection, strain reliefs

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