Cable glands are the most secure and reliable method to securely weatherproof a cable entry point into an enclosure. Most are made of-of plastic; metallic (brass or stainless steel) glands are less common. Cable glands they feature a locking, and cable clamping mechanism. They are suitable for permanent cable entry and outdoor use.

Glands offer maximum ingress protection at cable entry points. They are inexpensive and relatively easy to fit, normally requiring no tools. Different sizes and shapes are available for more flexible applications. With the high IP ratings, glands are indispensable for use in cable entry into sensitive and delicate enclosed network devices. Glands can also be used to run cables through panels, boards, thin walls, and ceilings.

The Ethernet cable or antenna cable is fed into the enclosure through the gland, which is secured in place using two lock nuts on either side. A clamping screw, on the outer side of the clamp, is tightened to securely hold the cable in place. This seal is resistant to tugging and vibrations, eliminating cable breakage.

The clamped cable is sealed to a rating of IP66, IP168 or IP168 depending on thread density and material. This means an ingress protection from dust, low-pressure water jets and submerging in a water depth of 1.5 meters. Making them ideal for weatherproofing outdoor enclosure cable fittings.

We have versions with:

• Shielded RJ45 and 7-inch cable, with a ground wire, and unshielded versions.
• Strain relief housing mechanism, for the cable

All of our models include these features:

• All are CAT5e and compatible with CAT6, CAT6A and CAT5
• Low cost, field replaceable waterproof connector system for RJ45
• Constructed of UV protective materials for long life in harsh outdoor environments.
• Liquid-tight seal meets IP67 standard
• Shock and vibration resistant.
• Positive locking RJ45 connector

Field replaceable outdoor rated and shielded Ethernet connection system for high speed 10BaseT, 100BaseT and 1000BaseT networks. The system features a shielded RJ45 Receptacle mounted in a UV protected housing and a mating cable gland which passes an RJ45 connector and seals the cable to IP67 requirements. The system provides for quick and easy disconnect and reconnect of equipment. Because of its many unique design features and low cost, the RJ45-ECS is a universal solution for many industries where a sealed and waterproof, yet removable, Ethernet connection is required. These include outdoor applications such as wireless equipment or video surveillance equipment and indoor applications such as equipment used in factory automation or harsh industrial processes.

The typical (non-waterproofed) RJ45 connectors are not designed for high reliability in the presence of moisture, dust or corrosive elements. For this reason, the IP67 sealing ability of our RJ45 jack-in-gland systems provides a reliable connection, even in very harsh environments, for many years of trouble free service. The shielded nature of the Cat5e cable and connectors provide maximum shielding against external EMI for consistent data communications.

The quick disconnect feature allows for ready replacement of rooftop equipment, to minimize field time spent servicing customer's equipment, and minimizing downtime for the customer. This helps to increase operator profitability and customer satisfaction.