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BWL Heavy Duty Industrial Cable Gland

BWL Heavy Duty Industrial Cable Gland

Brass indoor gland most suitable for single wire armoured, plastic or rubber sheathed cable. Lockring provided for additional grip to the armour. Earth tags to be used for earth continuity. BWL glands are also supplied with integral earth facilities. Recommended to use with shroud for additional ingress protection.

Unarmoured Cable
Indoor & Outdoor
Displacement Seal
IP66
BS 6121

Quick Selection Summary

Cable : Steel Wire Armour

Material : Brass / Plain Brass or Nickel Plated

Type : BWL

Thread : Metric M16 to M90

Certificates & Approvals

IEC 62444:2010

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 BWL Gland. Lockring adds armour grip
Steel Tape Armoured Cable
No
Go to CZ / E1Z Family
Braided Armoured Cable
No
Use CXT Gland
Indoor Industrial Panels
Yes
Fit locknut and shroud. Integral earth supplied
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 Armour Wire Dia Dia ‘A’ Dia ‘B’ Metric Entry Thread ‘C’ Minimum Thread Length ‘D’ Across Flat ‘E’
BWL0016B Plain Brass 16 9.5 13 0.9 10.2 14.5 16 10 21.3
BWL0016N Nickel Plated 16 9.5 13 0.9 10.2 14.5 16 10 21.3
BWL0020SB Plain Brass 20S 11.7 16 0.9 / 1.25 13 16.9 20 10 23.6
BWL0020SN Nickel Plated 20S 11.7 16 0.9 / 1.25 13 16.9 20 10 23.6
BWL0020LB Nickel Plated 20L 13.9 20 0.9 / 1.25 14.3 21 20 10 25.4
BWL0025SB Plain Brass 25S 17.8 23.8 1.25 / 1.60 18.4 24.5 25 10 31.1
BWL0025SBN Nickel Plated 25S 17.8 23.8 1.25 / 1.60 18.4 24.5 25 10 31.1
BWL0025LB Plain Brass 25L 19.9 27.2 1.25 / 1.60 20.8 28.1 25 10 34
BWL0025LN Nickel Plated 25L 19.9 27.2 1.25 / 1.60 20.8 28.1 25 10 34
BWL0040LB Plain Brass 40L 32.1 39.9 1.60 / 2.0 32.7 41.1 40 15 48.7
BWL0040LN Nickel Plated 40L 32.1 39.9 1.60 / 2.0 32.7 41.1 40 15 48.7
BWL0050SB Plain Brass 50S 38.1 46.3 2.0 / 2.5 40.6 48.6 50 15 57.4
BWL0050SN Nickel Plated 50S 38.1 46.3 2.0 / 2.5 40.6 48.6 50 15 57.4
BWL0050LB Plain Brass 50L 43.5 52.6 2.0 / 2.5 44.4 53.8 50 15 61
BWL0050LN Nickel Plated 50L 43.5 52.6 2.0 / 2.5 44.4 53.8 50 15 61
BWL0063SB Plain Brass 63S 50 59 2.5 51.3 60.7 63 15 70.1
BWL0063SBN Nickel Plated 63S 50 59 2.5 51.3 60.7 63 15 70.1
BWL0063LB Plain Brass 63L 54.5 64 2.5 56.3 65.5 63 15 74.8
BWL0063LN Nickel Plated 63L 54.5 64 2.5 56.3 65.5 63 15 74.8
BWL0075SB Plain Brass 75S 61 71 2.5 62.2 72.4 75 15 84.3
BWL0075SN Nickel Plated 75S 61 71 2.5 62.2 72.4 75 15 84.3
BWL0075LB Plain Brass 75L 67 77 2.5 68.2 78.4 75 15 90.1
BWL0075LN Nickel Plated 75L 67 77 2.5 68.2 78.4 75 15 90.1
BWL0090LB Plain Brass 90 79.3 90.4 2.5 80 91.5 90 15 105.3
BWL0090LN Nickel Plated 90 79.3 90.4 2.5 80 91.5 90 15 105.3

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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.