For over 20 years, ETS have been supplying standard and bespoke earth bars to the electrical contracting industry. Constant key feature designs remain for all our bars, whether they are a standard stock item or a special:

• Typical features of our standard and bespoke earth bars, which are unique in the market, are 50mm centres between assemblies and outgoing assembly points.
• Manufactured from 50x6mm or 38x6mm high conductivity bar (other sizes also available).
• Supplied with brass stud assemblies for electrical and longer durability reasons (confirm with NT).
• Galvanised steel channel base which has been designed for easy install and require no disassembly.

Our bespoke service allows clients to specify their own custom manufactured bar, which can be made from any size of copper bar, using different fixing materials or channel bases.

We typically work from supplied earthing schematics or in some cases hand drawn images. We will then take care of the rest of the process.

Detailed technical drawings are then provided by ETS before manufacturing, to ensure the earth bar fits the specifications.

 

Bars can also be tinned to protect against adverse environmental conditions such as coastal applications.

Thousands of bespoke eathbars have been supplied by ETS over the years to many different types of construction projects. A good example of one such installation is St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, where there was a requirement.

(use MEIGan project case study and speak to RS or NT to get relevant details – TO COME!)

Overseas Deliveries

Overseas deliveries are also part of the service. We use the most suitable and durable packaging materials, along with dedicated couriers who are used to the logistics involved with delivering to large construction sites.

Earhbars form part of our Earthing and Lightning protection product range, which also includes:

• Copper /aluminium tape and accessories in various sizes
• Copper earth rods
• Flexible copper braid
• nVent nVent ERICO Cadweld exothermic welding products

To discuss your Earthbar requirements or for further info on any of the other products in our earthing/lightning protection range get in touch: 020 8405 6789 or sales@etscablecomponents.com

Cheap Cable Glands

Cheap cable glands flooding the market continues to be a major problem for the industry. These products may offer in the short-term greater margins but over time could carry serious risks for cable installations.

In hazardous and harsh environments, for instance, cheaper gland seals may be subject to attacks from airborne pollutants and other environmental elements. If glands fail because of poor quality, an installer’s reputation could be the very least of their worries.

What is also concerning is that some stockists may not even be aware that supplying glands that do not comply with the standard BS EN 62444:2013 (Cable gland for electrical installations) is a punishable offence.

Highest Standards

ETS Cable Components only offers quality cable glands from a range of manufacturers including CMP. We take a look at the inside workings of CMP’s triton glands.

All CMP triton glands are produced from quality brass. Cheaper glands from other stockists are often made from “honey” brass which has been melted down and recast from scrap metal. This means the material is full of impurities which undermines the strength and integrity of the finished product.

Over time this poor material could lead to threads shearing or glands literally falling apart. In some cases the glands may rust after only a few years of use.

1. Inner Seal Assembly

CMP have developed a clever innovative inner sealing system for their triton glands. The design means that the issue of over-tightening inadvertently has been eliminated.

Traditional compression seals have no means of direct control on their application. CMP’s Compensating Displacement Seal System is achieved through a displacement seal which can be independently controlled during installation.

The armour clamping components and the inner sealing ring are separated. The cable gland components can be fully tightened metal-to-metal. This relieves potential excess forces, such as from cold flow, which could then lead to cable bedding damage.

2 and 3. Unique Termination Solution

Involving a unique termination solution, CMP’s armour clamping method ensures a permanent crimping of the cable armour. This creates a low impedance connection that does not suffer from self-loosening.

Secure armour clamping like this also contributes to enhanced levels of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance as well as reliable earth continuity.

4. Enclosed Deluge Seal To Prevent Corrosion

By ensuring that moisture cannot track around the cable gland threads and into the armour termination body, CMP’s integrated ‘O’ ring deluge seal (tested to  DTS 01:91) prevents cable armour corrosion.

The ‘O’ ring is also protected from mechanical damage and harmful UV rays.

5. Cable Gland Body

All CMP glands are from quality brass and not cheaper materials which may fail over time.

6. Clear Identification Markers

All quality glands have clear identification markers and are CE marked. CE marking shows the product has met certain standards. Buyers should have serious concerns if there is no CE marking.

A CE mark, however, does not always guarantee that the product complies – some rogue manufacturers have been known to use CE marking falsely.

7. Outer Seal

With the outer seal, the unique CMP’s Outer Seal Tightening Guide (OSTG) and Load Retention Sealing Ring (LRS) ensures an IP/NEMA rated seal is formed against the cable to the correct degree.

Peace Of Mind

ETS Cable Components offers wide range of quality glands including CMP Brass Explosion Proof (ATEX) glands:

• PXSS2K Brass Explosion Proof (ATEX) Cable Glands
• PX2K Brass Explosion Proof (ATEX) Cable Glands

These are compound filled to provide both flameproof and explosion protection.

Quality Cable Glands

Selecting the right quality cable gland in the long-run could help safeguard more than just a business reputation.

To discuss your cable glands requirements for your next project, contact our knowledgeable sales team today: 0044 (0)20 8405 6789 or email: sales@etscablecomponents.com

We stock a number of cable glands suitable for armoured cables from leading brands including CMP and Hawke. Our full range of glands are suitable for SWA, AWA, STA and Wire Braided cables with some of our armoured cable glands certified for use in ATEX Hazardous Areas (CAT 1 and CAT 2).

We have a full range of cable accessories including lock-nuts, shrouds, earth tags and entry thread washers as well as an extensive number of thread adaptors, reducers and convertion products (Metric, PG and NPT).

For more information, detailed prices and sizing options, click on each product to be taken to the full product page.

Select your cable type:

SWA Cable

AWA Cable

SWA, STA and Wire Braid Cable

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BW Gland

Brass BW armoured cable gland kit for indoor use, suitable to be used on all SWA cable, providing mechanical cable retention and electrical continuity via armour wire termination. LSF variant also available.

CW Gland

Brass CW armoured cable gland kit suitable for indoor and outdoor applications on all SWA cables. Provides an IP66 environmental seal on the cable outer sheath and three-part armour wire termination. LSF variant also available.

CW CIEL Gland

The CW CIEL cable gland features a heavy duty cast integral earthing electrical lug, suitable for instances where a higher level of fault current protection is required. Particularly useful in Medium Voltage installations.

E1W Gland

The weatherproof E1W armoured cable gland kit is suitable for all SWA cable types and provides an IP66 environmental seal on the cable inner and outer sheaths. LSF variant also available.

E1WF Gland

Flameproof E1WF gland kit is certified for use on SWA cables within ATEX CAT 2 (Zone 1) and CAT 3 (Zone 2) Hazardous Areas, providing an IP66 seal on the inner and outer cable sheath. LSF variant available.

E2WF Gland

Flameproof ATEX certified brass E2WF armoured cable gland kit suitable for Pb (Lead Sheathed) SWA cables within CAT 2 (Zone 1) and CAT 3 (Zone 2) Hazardous Areas. LSF version also available.

B348 Zen Gland (Insulated)

Brass insulated Zen cable glands provide an IP66 environmental seal on all SWA cable outer sheaths. This glanding method insulates the gland and cable armour from the enclosure of the equipment.

B324 Zen Gland (Insulated)

The B324 Zen gland features a cast integral earth lug (CIEL), which permits the zoning of earth connections for earthed neutral systems.

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CW Aluminium Gland

Aluminium indoor and outdoor armoured gland kit suitable for all AWA single core cables, providing an IP66 environmental seal on the cable outer sheath. LSF variant available.

Aluminium CW CIEL Gland

Aluminium CW gland kit with cast integral earth lug (CIEL), suitable for use with all AWA armoured cables, providing an environmental seal on the cable outer sheath.

E1W Aluminium Gland

Aluminium IP66 weatherproof cable gland kit for use with all AWA cables, providing an environmental seal on both the cable inner and outer sheaths. LSF Version available.

A348W Zen Gland (Insulated)

Suitable for indoor and outdoor installations the A348W zen gland provides an IP66 seal on the outer sheath for all AWA armoured cables. This glanding method insulated the gland and cable armour from the enclosure of the equipment.

A324W Zen Gland (Insulated)

The A324W version of the aluminium zen glands features a heavy duty, cast integral earth lug (CIEL) which permits the zoning of earth connections for earthed neutral systems.

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E1XF Gland

Flameproof ATEX certified brass armoured gland kit suitable for all types of braided or STA cables in CAT 2 (Zone 1) and CAT 3 (Zone 2) Hazardous Areas.

TRITON Submersible Gland

The TRITON gland provides a unique concept in cable sealing techniques, incorporating the patented Compensating Displacement Seal system (CDS). With LSF seals throughout, the TRITON gland is suitable with all cable types (SWA, STA and Wire Braid).

PX2K Explosion Proof Submersible Barrier Gland

Brass, flameploof, gas tight, compound filled cable gland, ATEX rated for use in CAT 2 Hazardous Areas. Provides a gas-tight compound barrier around the cables cores and an IP66 seal on the outer sheath.

153/RAC Gland

Brass Hawke armoured gland providing an IP66 environmental seal on the cable inner and outer sheaths and three part armour wire termination. Reversible Armour Clamp makes the gland suitable for use with all cable types, SWA, STA and Wire Braid.

501/453/Universal Gland

Dual-certified ATEX/IECEx brass weatherproof gland. Featuring a universal armour clamp for use with STA, Wire Braid and SWA cable types.

ICG/653/Universal EExd Barrier Gland

IP66 rated, dual-certified (ATEX/IECEx) brass Hawke barrier gland, suitable on Wire Braid, SWA and STA armoured cable types. Features barrier compound seal area and delug boot protecting the gland-mating thread.