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BW Industrial Cable Gland

BW Industrial Cable Gland

Brass indoor gland most suitable for single wire armoured, plastic or rubber sheathed cable. Earth tags to be used for earth continuity. Recommended to use with shroud for additional ingress protection.

BS 6121
IP3X
Steel Wire Armour

Quick Selection Summary

Cable : Steel Wire Armour

Material : Plain Brass or Nickel Plated

Type : BW Knurling Type

Thread : Metric M16 to M75

Certificates & Approvals

BS 6121-1:2005

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Application/
Requirement

Suitable?

Direction

Unarmoured Cable
No
Use A1/A2 Gland
Steel Wire Armoured Cable
Yes
Use BW Gland
Steel Tape Armoured Cable
No
Go to CZ / E1Z Family
Braided Armoured Cable
No
Use CXT Gland
Indoor Industrial Panels
Yes
Fit locknut, earth tag and shroud
Outdoor Cable Entry
No
IP3X only. Use CW or E1W
Hazardous Area
No
Use certified hazardous-area gland range

SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Specifications

Product Code Finish Gland Size Cable Dimensions Accommodated Gland Dimensions
Under Armour Dia Max. Overall Dia. Max Overall Dia. Max Dia ‘A’ Dia ‘B’ Metric Entry Thread ‘C’ Minimum Thread Length ‘D’ Across Flat ‘E’
ABW0016LB Plain Brass 16 9.5 16 0.9 / 1.25 10.2 15.9 16 10 21
ABW0016LN Nickel Plated 16 9.5 16 0.9 / 1.25 10.2 15.9 16 10 21
ABW0020SB Plain Brass 20S 11.7 16 0.9 / 1.25 12.5 15.9 20 10 21
ABW0020SN Nickel Plated 20S 11.7 16 0.9 / 1.25 12.5 15.9 20 10 21
ABW0020LB Plain Brass 20 13.9 21 0.9 / 1.25 14.1 18.1 20 10 23.4
ABW0020LN Nickel Plated 20 13.9 21 0.9 / 1.25 14.1 18.1 20 10 23.4
ABW0025LB Plain Brass 25 19.9 27 1.25 /1.6 20.6 26.1 25 10 33.5
ABW0025LN Nickel Plated 25 19.9 27 1.25 /1.6 20.6 26.1 25 10 33.5
ABW0032LB Plain Brass 32 26 34 1.60 / 2.0 26.9 34.3 32 10 40.1
ABW0032LN Nickel Plated 32 26 34 1.60 / 2.0 26.9 34.3 32 10 40.1
ABW0040LB Plain Brass 40 31 40.9 1.60 / 2.0 32.5 40.9 40 15 50.3
ABW0040LN Nickel Plated 40 31 40.9 1.60 / 2.0 32.5 40.9 40 15 50.3
ABW0050SB Plain Brass 50S 38.1 50.5 2.0 / 2.5 38.5 47 50 15 56.65
ABW0050SN Nickel Plated 50S 38.1 50.5 2.0 / 2.5 38.5 47 50 15 56.65
ABW0050LB Plain Brass 50 44 53 2.0 / 2.5 44.5 52.8 50 15 62.7
ABW0050LN Nickel Plated 50 44 53 2.0 / 2.5 44.5 52.8 50 15 62.7
ABW0063LB Plain Brass 63 55.9 68 2.5 56.4 65.4 63 15 76.2
ABW0063LN Nickel Plated 63 55.9 68 2.5 56.4 65.4 63 15 76.2
ABW0075LB Plain Brass 75 67.9 82.9 2.5 68.3 77.7 75 15 92.7
ABW0075LN Nickel Plated 75 67.9 82.9 2.5 68.3 77.7 75 15 92.7

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Axis manufactures nine industrial cable gland types covering unarmoured, steel wire armoured, steel tape armoured, and braided armoured cables. Available in plain brass and nickel plated finishes across metric, NPT, PG, BSP, and imperial thread options from M16 to M130.
Axis cable glands are manufactured to BS 6121 and certified to IEC 62444 standards. The range carries TÜV certification and is tested in an in-house, NABL accredited, UL approved facility. IP ratings across the range cover IP3X to IP66 depending on gland type and application.
Selection depends on three factors — cable type, installation environment, and thread requirement. Axis provides a guided selection tool and sizing charts to identify the right gland type and size. For application-specific guidance, the Axis technical team can confirm the correct specification.
Axis cable glands are manufactured in brass, plain or nickel plated finish. Seals are made from thermoplastic elastomer. Shrouds are available in PVC and LSF halogen-free material for installations where fire safety is a requirement.
Axis manufactures cable glands for use in industrial, oil & gas, and utility environments. For hazardous area classifications and zone-specific requirements, contact the Axis technical team to confirm the right gland type and certification for your application.