EMC Cable Glands for Variable Speed Drive Installations

Variable speed drive cables can radiate a lot of electrical noise if the screen is not properly terminated. EMC cable glands from AP Technology make that connection at the entry to the enclosure, keeping interference where it belongs and helping systems behave. They are commonly used at motors and drive cabinets across pumps, fans, conveyors and machinery. A good 360 degree termination at the gland is usually far more effective than a pigtail, which is often the source of problems on site. A Bimed EMC cable gland combines the IP68 protection and clamping range of a standard nickel plated brass gland with the added benefit of EMC protection. Fitting is simple. Fix the gland to the panel, remove the outer sheath to reveal the screen, insert the cable so the screen reaches the EMC spring, then lock and tighten. Removing the cap later brings out the cable and insert as a single unit. The 4th generation EMC gland has been developed for low contact resistance on assembly. Bi-directional cable entry and open contact fingers make cable positioning easy, and free radial and axial movement avoids damaging the cable.

Large finger contact surfaces maintain low contact resistance even on loosely woven braids, with high contact performance under vibration. Sizes run from M12 to M63, Pg7 to Pg48 and NPT 1/4 to NPT 2. AP Technology was founded in 2001 and is a franchised specialist supplier of cable, connectors, cable assemblies, wire and wire management products. Its main differentiator is service, with in-house cable assembly, scheduled and call-off orders, no minimum order value on stocked products, a cable cutting service, custom labels and packaging, and global shipping. For help with EMC cable glands for variable speed drive installations, speak to the AP Technology team at Brook Industrial Estate, Hayes, on 020 8848 3074. You can also email your requirement to connect@aptechnology.biz.