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M-Type Plastic Cable Glands

M-type cable glands (also known as metric cable glands or M-series cord grips) refer to cable fastening products that utilize the Metric Thread standard. Thread specifications are designated by the letter "M" followed by the nominal thread diameter—for example, M12x1.5, M16x1.5, M20x1.5, etc. As one of the most widely used types of cable glands in industrial electrical connection systems, M-type glands achieve axial cable fixation, radial sealing, and protection for equipment cable outlets through a combination of threaded locking and compression via a sealing ring. They serve as the standard choice for cable connections in applications such as distribution boxes, control cabinets, motors, sensors, and automation equipment.

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Five Core Advantages
1. Metric Threads: Standardized Compatibility
M-type glands adopt the globally recognized metric thread standard, ensuring perfect compatibility with the cable entry ports of domestic electrical equipment, distribution boxes, motors, and similar products. This allows for direct installation without the need for adapter fittings, thereby significantly reducing product selection complexity and procurement costs.
2. IP68 High-Level Water and Dust Protection
Featuring a design that incorporates both an O-ring seal and a clamping ring, these glands achieve an ingress protection rating of IP68 (capable of withstanding submersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes without water ingress). Simultaneously, they meet dust-proofing requirements at the IP66 level and above, making them suitable for use in both indoor and outdoor environments, as well as in damp conditions.
3. Wide Clamping Range & Superior Tensile Strength
Thanks to a specially designed structure featuring interlocking clamping claws and rings, a single model can accommodate a specific range of cable outer diameters (e.g., 3–6.5 mm). This provides a broad clamping range and exceptional tensile strength, effectively preventing cables from becoming loose or dislodged.
4. Multiple Material Options: Adaptable to Diverse Operating Conditions
Nylon PA66 Material: Offers excellent electrical insulation properties, lightweight construction, and corrosion resistance, with a flame retardancy rating of UL94. V2, Operating Temperature: -40°C to 100°C
Material (Nickel-plated Brass / Stainless Steel): Features high mechanical strength, salt spray resistance, and electromagnetic interference shielding; suitable for use in explosion-hazardous areas and harsh industrial environments.
5. Chemical Corrosion Resistance & Strong Environmental Adaptability
Exhibits excellent resistance to salts, acids, alkalis, alcohols, oils, greases, and common solvents; suitable for corrosive environments such as those found in the chemical industry and marine engineering.

Typical Application Areas
Electrical Control & Power Distribution: Sealing and securing cable outlets for distribution boxes, control cabinets, frequency converters, and junction boxes.
Industrial Automation: Protection for cables associated with sensors, actuators, servo motor encoders, and robotics control systems.
Lighting & Illumination Projects: Waterproof cable entry points for LED streetlights, landscape lighting, and outdoor floodlights.
New Energy & Charging Infrastructure: Cable routing and protection for PV combiner boxes, EV charging stations, and energy storage equipment.
Communications & Security: Power and signal cable entry points for base station equipment, surveillance cameras, and access control systems.
Rail Transport & Marine: Cable protection for electrical systems within rolling stock and ship interiors.

Manufacturing & Quality Control Capabilities
Molding Process: For nylon components, the following process is utilized... Precision Injection Molding; Metal components undergo precision turning followed by nickel plating or passivation treatment.
Specification Range: M8x1.25 to M63x1.5; supports customization for extended or shortened thread lengths.
Quality Control: IP68 water immersion and airtightness testing, tensile strength testing (50N–200N), UL94 flammability testing, and salt spray testing.
Material Certification: Nylon PA66 raw material is UL Yellow Card certified; metal options include 304/316 stainless steel or nickel-plated brass.
Customization Services: Extended threads (for thick-walled enclosures), custom colors (Gray/Black/Blue/Red), EMI shielding variants, and multi-hole cable entry designs.

Professional Service Guarantee
Complimentary provision of IP68 test reports, flammability rating certificates, and RoHS/REACH compliance declarations.
Sample Trial Support: Free samples (10–20 pieces) available for testing to verify compatibility with actual cable diameters.
Ample Stock: Standard specifications are kept in stock; small-batch orders (100–500 pieces) can be shipped on the same day.
Selection Guides: Comparison charts are provided for M-type, PG-type, G-type, and NPT-type threads to assist users in quickly identifying the appropriate model.

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Zhejiang Kaka Electric Co., Ltd.

Zhejiang Kaka Electric Co., Ltd. is a technology enterprise based in Liushi Town (known as the "Capital of Electrical Appliances of China"), Yueqing City, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. Integrating R&D, design, production, and sales, we specialize in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality wiring accessories. The company operates dozens of injection molding machines and CNC lathes, and has obtained international certifications including ISO 9001, IP68, CE, ROHS, and REACH. With an excellent and well-structured production team and advanced equipment for mold manufacturing and injection molding, we are dedicated to producing plastic molds and plastic products, providing optimal solutions for our clients.

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