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Appleton offers electricians faster way to install cable glands in hazardous industrial areas

When industrial facilities are wired with jacketed metal clad cable, there can be thousands of cable glands for electricians to install and seal. The right gland can make the job quicker and easier – plus help electricians avoid costly mistakes and rework – resulting in significant savings on the project's labor costs.

Installation ease, speed and reliability make all the difference. That basic principle is behind the design of the Appleton TMC2X connector for jacketed metal clad cable.

Unlike common 3-piece cable glands, the 2-piece design of TMC2X connectors requires no disassembly, so there are no parts to fumble with or possibly drop from high ladders. Installers simply prepare the cable end, insert it into the TMC2X cable gland, and tighten the nut to secure the cable armor and provide a true 360° ground in a single step.

FASTER CURING, FASTER INSTALLS

Appleton RapidEx barrier seal is easier to install than standard epoxy/clay compounds. The electrician simply mixes the two-part epoxy resin compound in a convenient applicator pouch, then pours the mixed compound into the cable gland and around the conductors using the applicator tip. No kneading or packing is required.

RapidEx compound flows freely to eliminate any gaps or voids, and cures fully in as little as twenty minutes depending on ambient temperature. At that point, the cable gland assembly is ready for final installation. It will provide reliable duty in any weather, with no shrinking or cracking of the RapidEx compound for the life of the cable gland. Also, the unique built-in union allows installers to disassemble the TMC2X without disturbing the resin barrier or cable, allowing for hassle-free maintenance to enclosures or for field inspection.

Source: Design World