Why Choose the Partex PXCW-20L CW Outdoor Cable Gland?
The Partex PXCW-20L is a robust CW outdoor armoured cable gland designed for the secure termination and environmental sealing of steel wire armoured (SWA) electrical cables. Featuring an M20 metric entry thread and a specified cable diameter range of 14.0–20.8 mm, this gland provides a practical solution for electrical installations requiring reliable cable armour retention and protection against external environmental conditions.
As part of the Partex CW outdoor cable gland range, the PXCW-20L combines mechanical armour clamping with an outer cable sheath sealing arrangement. This design helps protect cable entry points against moisture and environmental exposure while providing secure mechanical retention of the cable armour. CW glands are commonly used in outdoor electrical installations, industrial equipment and power distribution systems where both cable termination and environmental protection are important.
With its M20 threaded entry and compatibility with cables measuring 14.0–20.8 mm in outside diameter, the Partex PXCW-20L is suitable for industrial power cables, outdoor electrical enclosures and commercial electrical infrastructure. Its CW-type construction makes it an effective choice for electrical contractors, maintenance engineers and panel builders requiring dependable armoured cable termination in exposed environments.
Key Advantages
- Designed for outdoor steel wire armoured cable terminations.
- M20 metric entry thread for compatible electrical enclosures and equipment.
- 14.0–20.8 mm cable diameter range for suitable armoured cables.
- Integrated outer cable sheath compression seal helps protect against moisture ingress.
- Mechanical armour clamping provides secure cable retention.
- Facilitates electrical continuity between the cable armour and a correctly installed earthing arrangement.
- Suitable for both indoor and outdoor industrial electrical installations.
- Practical cable termination solution for power distribution, machinery and electrical infrastructure.
Key Features
- Partex CW outdoor cable gland range.
- PXCW-20L manufacturer part number.
- M20 metric threaded cable entry.
- 14.0–20.8 mm specified cable diameter range.
- Designed for compatible steel wire armoured electrical cables.
- Mechanical armour clamping arrangement for secure cable termination.
- Compression sealing around the outer cable sheath.
- Helps protect cable entry points against moisture and environmental exposure.
- Supports protective earthing through suitable armour bonding accessories.
- CW-type construction suitable for appropriately specified outdoor installations.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Partex
- Series: CW Outdoor Cable Glands
- Model: PXCW-20L
- Product type: Outdoor armoured cable gland
- Gland classification: CW
- Thread type: Metric
- Thread size: M20
- Nominal thread diameter: 20 mm
- Minimum specified cable diameter: 14.0 mm
- Maximum specified cable diameter: 20.8 mm
- Specified cable diameter range: 14.0–20.8 mm
- Cable compatibility: Suitable steel wire armoured cables
- Armour termination: Mechanical armour clamping
- Outer sheath sealing: Compression-type environmental seal
- Installation environment: Indoor and outdoor electrical installations
- Mounting type: Threaded electrical enclosure entry
- Application: Armoured cable termination, mechanical retention and environmental sealing
Reliable Outdoor Cable Termination and Environmental Protection
CW outdoor cable glands are designed to terminate steel wire armoured electrical cables while providing additional protection around the cable's outer sheath. Their mechanical clamping arrangement secures the metallic armour, while the compression seal helps prevent moisture and contaminants from entering through the cable gland assembly when correctly installed.
The Partex PXCW-20L provides an M20 enclosure entry for compatible electrical equipment and supports cables within the specified 14.0–20.8 mm outside diameter range. Correct gland selection requires verification of the cable's overall diameter, armour dimensions and outer sheath compatibility. Appropriate sealing washers and installation accessories should be used where necessary to maintain the required enclosure protection.
Unlike BW indoor cable glands, CW glands incorporate an outer sheath sealing arrangement intended for installations exposed to environmental conditions. The PXCW-20L is therefore suitable for applications requiring both mechanical armour termination and weather-resistant cable entry, subject to the installation's specified ingress protection requirements and the manufacturer's installation instructions.
Typical Applications
- Outdoor steel wire armoured cable terminations.
- Industrial power distribution and electrical infrastructure.
- Outdoor electrical junction boxes and control enclosures.
- Commercial and industrial building electrical installations.
- External lighting and electrical distribution systems.
- Industrial machinery and equipment cable connections.
- Electrical switchgear, distribution boards and control panels.
- Plant maintenance and outdoor electrical installation projects.
