How to Liquid Tight a Cable Feed Through

Electronics and water, like oil and vinegar: theyof different materials and configurations we can
don’t mix. So how can we best dust/liquidprovide you with:
tight a cable feed through to prevent any liquids-          PA/Nylon Dome
to interfere with our valuable electrical circuits or-          Anodized Aluminum
electronics.-          Nickel plated Brass
 Our studies show the following solutions are-          Stainless Steel
used: Cable installation made easy!
 Tip 1:   Saddle Clamp: by tightening two screws,Feed the cable through the inner bushing, tighten
a bushing is pressed down on the cablethe dome and a liquid tight strain relive is achieved.
Tip 2:   Putty, an easy seal closing the hole, butFor the needs of EMI shielding and special
does it hold?environments, we provide conform configured
Tip 3:   Tape, the fix it all solution, duct tapestrain relieves
holds the world together, but does it seal? Key to select the right liquid tight strain relieve is
Tip 4:   A liquid tight cord grip approved IP68 (1mthe cable OD. In our aim to help making such
in water, dust tight) NOBEL Cord Gripselection easy, please make use of the chapter 8
 What do we favor?in the NOBEL Catalog which can be found on the
 We favor the solution that holds its promise andinternet.
serves the application not letting dust or liquidsWhy do the NOBEL Cord Grips come in different
penetrate through the liquid tight feed trough:Threading?
Liquid Tight Cord Grips. At times they are called:Commonly we differentiate three  different
cable glands, strain relieves.thread cuts and offers solutions for those:
 With the usage of NOBEL Cord Grips we assure NPT:    National Pipe Thread
an IP 68 approved seal that close in 360 degrees,PG:      A still existing metric threat type that
equally around the cable without pressuring theshould have been replaced by the year 2000
cable or conductors. In addition our Cord GripsMetric: Thread cut that follows the metric norm
provide strain relieve and fast and easy installation.(M12, M8 or other configurations)
 A)     We do not recommend Tape: No Based on applications there is an offering of
lasting liquid tight seal can be appliedCord Grips with counter nut which can be used if
B)     We do not recommend to use Puttythe feed through hole has no thread cut.
because of aging and shrinkage Check which NOBEL Cord Grip Fits Your Needs
C)    We do not recommend the saddle clamp, On our Website: you can find the best in the
because it pushes down on the cable and at partsindustry overview table to select which of the
damages the inner conductors.NOBEL Cord Grips fit you application. We sure
 NOBEL Cord Grips are offered in a wide varietyhave them in stock.