Why Choose the Partex PXA2-20L A1/A2 Unarmoured Cable Gland?
The Partex PXA2-20L A1/A2 Unarmoured Cable Gland is a professional cable entry accessory designed for the secure termination and installation of compatible unarmoured electrical cables. Featuring an M20 thread size and a specified cable diameter range of 11.0–13.5 mm, the PXA2-20L provides a practical solution for routing cables into electrical enclosures, control panels, junction boxes and industrial equipment.
Designed for A1/A2 unarmoured cable gland applications, the Partex PXA2-20L is intended to provide a suitable cable entry arrangement when installed with the correct cable type and enclosure interface. Cable glands play an important role in electrical installations by helping secure incoming cables and supporting an organised transition between external wiring and enclosed electrical equipment.
The Partex PXA2-20L combines a standard M20 cable entry thread with a defined cable acceptance range, making it straightforward to identify whether the gland is appropriate for a planned installation. It is suitable for consideration by electrical contractors, panel builders, industrial maintenance engineers and machinery manufacturers working with unarmoured cables. The gland's material, environmental protection rating, supplied accessories and certification requirements should be confirmed against the manufacturer's technical documentation before installation.
Key Advantages
- A1/A2 unarmoured cable gland designed for compatible non-armoured electrical cables.
- M20 thread size for suitable threaded cable entry points.
- 11.0–13.5 mm cable diameter range provides a clearly defined cable selection specification.
- Supports secure and organised cable entry into electrical equipment.
- Suitable for professional electrical installation and panel-building applications.
- Helps provide a dedicated cable entry and retention arrangement.
- Useful for control panels, junction boxes and industrial machinery enclosures.
- Supports consistent cable gland selection across electrical projects.
- Designed specifically for unarmoured cable applications rather than armour termination.
- Identified by the precise Partex PXA2-20L manufacturer reference.
Key Features
- Partex PXA2-20L A1/A2 cable gland.
- A1/A2 gland classification for unarmoured cable installations.
- M20 nominal thread size.
- Minimum compatible cable diameter: 11.0 mm.
- Maximum compatible cable diameter: 13.5 mm.
- Designed for use with compatible unarmoured electrical cables.
- Provides a cable entry solution for suitable electrical enclosures.
- Supports cable routing into control panels and industrial equipment.
- Suitable for new electrical installations and maintenance projects.
- Applicable to cable gland selection for industrial wiring assemblies.
- Requires matching cable dimensions and enclosure entry specifications.
- Manufacturer part number: PXA2-20L.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Partex
- Manufacturer part number: PXA2-20L
- Product name: A1/A2 Unarmoured Cable Gland
- Product type: Electrical cable gland
- Gland designation: A1/A2
- Cable type: Unarmoured
- Nominal thread size: M20
- Minimum cable outside diameter: 11.0 mm
- Maximum cable outside diameter: 13.5 mm
- Cable acceptance range: 11.0–13.5 mm
- Primary function: Cable entry and retention for compatible unarmoured cables
- Typical installation: Electrical enclosure or equipment cable entry
- Thread form: Metric, M20
- Material: Refer to the manufacturer's specifications
- Ingress protection rating: Confirm against the manufacturer's specifications and installation conditions
- Operating temperature range: Refer to the manufacturer's specifications
- Included accessories: Confirm locknut, sealing washer and other accessory requirements with the supplier
- Manufacturer reference: PXA2-20L
Selecting the Correct M20 Cable Gland for 11.0–13.5 mm Unarmoured Cables
Correct cable gland selection depends on both the cable's outside diameter and the threaded entry size of the electrical enclosure. The Partex PXA2-20L is specified for unarmoured cables with an outside diameter between 11.0 and 13.5 mm and an M20 entry thread. Both dimensions should be checked before ordering: a cable with the wrong outside diameter may not be retained correctly, while a mismatched thread may prevent proper installation into the enclosure.
When fitting an A1/A2 unarmoured cable gland, follow the manufacturer's installation instructions and verify the enclosure entry arrangement, cable sheath compatibility and any required sealing accessories. Where the installation requires a particular ingress protection rating, environmental resistance or certification, these properties must be confirmed for the complete gland and enclosure assembly. The PXA2-20L is intended for unarmoured cables and should not be selected as a substitute for a gland specifically designed to terminate cable armour.
Typical Applications
- Unarmoured cable entries into electrical control panels.
- Industrial automation and machinery wiring installations.
- Electrical junction boxes and connection enclosures.
- OEM machinery and equipment manufacturing.
- Industrial electrical distribution assemblies.
- Electrical enclosure cable entry and cable management.
- Building services electrical equipment installations.
- Maintenance and refurbishment of compatible cable entries.
- Panel-building projects requiring M20 unarmoured cable glands.
