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[James]

What would you use?

If it is not inverter driven than CY or it’s equivalent polyurethane coated version.
for a stationary motor, singles in conduit would be fine (tri rated)

edit, I did not mean CY, I meant YY. Oops, CY is screened similar to Sy and not required unless there is an emc issue.

 

[LeeH]

If it is not inverter driven than CY or it’s equivalent polyurethane coated version.
for a stationary motor, singles in conduit would be fine (tri rated)

edit, I did not mean CY, I meant YY. Oops, CY is screened similar to Sy and not required unless there is an emc issue.

That’s my point. You did not know the application so unsure why you stated it was not fit for purpose.

 

[mainline]

What would you use?

One that is recognised by British standards

SY, CY and YY cables are not manufactured to a specific British, European or international standard so in most cases it is not possible to demonstrate the performance safety standards required to satisfy the Wiring Regulations.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I would say 90% of times I have come across braided style cables they have not been installed using the correct glands.
Near every time they have been installed like the picture using a stuffing galnd Or no gland at all

 

[Mike Johnson]

European or international standard so in most cases it is not possible to demonstrate the performance safety standards required to satisfy the Wiring Regulations.

What wiring Regulations?

 

[LeeH]

One that is recognised by British standards

SY, CY and YY cables are not manufactured to a specific British, European or international standard so in most cases it is not possible to demonstrate the performance safety standards required to satisfy the Wiring Regulations.

Again, you are making the assumption that it was used in a fixed installation. 7671 does not apply here.

2 responses of complete rubbish here…

Surprised by this TBH.

 

[brianmoooore]

I would say 90% of times I have come across braided style cables they have not been installed using the correct glands.

Is there a 'correct' gland for this stuff? I've never installed any of it, but have performed maintenance and repair on installations using it, and the only glands I've come across are standard stuffing ones.

 

[Fazz711]

Is there a 'correct' gland for this stuff? I've never installed any of it, but have performed maintenance and repair on installations using it, and the only glands I've come across are standard stuffing ones.

Yes proper sheild cable glands are available but very rarely used.
They look a bit like SWA glands when done

 

[James]

CXT | Single Seal Industrial Cable Gland | CMP Products Limited

CXT Industrial Single Seal Cable Gland, for Screened Flexible (EMC) Wire Braid Cable

www.cmp-products.com

as an example

 

[LeeH]

CXT | Single Seal Industrial Cable Gland | CMP Products Limited

CXT Industrial Single Seal Cable Gland, for Screened Flexible (EMC) Wire Braid Cable

www.cmp-products.com

as an example

CXT | Single Seal Industrial Cable Gland | CMP Products Limited

CXT Industrial Single Seal Cable Gland, for Screened Flexible (EMC) Wire Braid Cable

www.cmp-products.com

as an example

For EMC compliance, the braid needs (should) be taken back to the source (drive)

So I’m calling out -------- again unless these are intended to terminate onto the gland plate of the drive (which most don’t have).

Also these use pigtails, also VERY poor for EMC compliance.

Sorry…