Cable Strain Relief

More Information about Cable Strain Relief

Installing strain relief is a simple process that usually entails clamping or fastening the device securely around the cable, right at the point where the cable enters the connector housing. This step enhances cable life and reliability, but it also has the added benefit of improving overall cable system safety. When the cable isn't under much strain, it can easily be pulled from where it's inserted and cause a total or partial system shutdown. When strain is applied to the cable, if the cable has effective strain relief installed, then the force should be mostly (if not entirely) relieved on the cable at the point where it's intended to be relieved.

FAQs

Is a nickel plated brass cable gland the best stress relief option for control cabinets?

Yes, a nickel-plated brass cable gland is an excellent stress relief option for control cabinets due to its durability, corrosion resistance, and ability to provide a secure and reliable seal in industrial environments.

Tips for Exceptional Wire Management

Be consistent.

This is one of the most overlooked aspects of great wire management. Consistency should apply to everything including the length of wire that is being used, the bend radius of the wire, the wire placement within the bundles and the label positions.

Don't always take the shortest path.

When routing wires and trying to achieve a clean and organized look, it is important to not always take the shortest route to land the wires. For example, when wiring hardware on the door of an electrical enclosure it is important to consider all of the wires that are going to be at that location and bundle these wires whenever possible. Instead of just running the wires directly to the place that they need to be connected, route the wires in a way that will pass other devices or connection points near the wire and pick up any other wires along the way that are related to those other connection points.

Wire tie everything that is not concealed.

When wiring in a control panel, the wires are often concealed by the wire ducting. However, there are times when wires are not concealed and are difficult to control in such a way that will result in a clean and organized look. To assist with this problem, it is important to use wire ties and wire tie anchors. Make sure that the same size wire tie and the same color is used throughout the install process.