Why Choose the Partex PXBW-20L BW Indoor Cable Gland?
The Partex PXBW-20L is a BW indoor cable gland designed for the secure termination and mechanical retention of steel wire armoured (SWA) electrical cables in dry indoor environments. Featuring an M20 metric entry thread and a specified 14.0–20.8 mm cable diameter range, this gland provides a practical cable termination solution for industrial electrical installations, distribution equipment and control panels.
As part of the Partex BW indoor cable gland range, the PXBW-20L is designed to grip the cable armour, providing mechanical support and facilitating electrical continuity between the metallic armour and the associated earthing arrangement when correctly installed. BW glands are commonly selected for indoor armoured cable terminations where a weatherproof outer sheath seal is not required.
With its M20 threaded entry and compatibility with cables measuring 14.0–20.8 mm in outside diameter, the Partex PXBW-20L is suitable for electrical contractors, industrial maintenance engineers and panel builders working with armoured cable installations. Its BW gland construction enables straightforward termination of suitable SWA cables within dry electrical enclosures and equipment housings.
Key Advantages
- Designed for indoor steel wire armoured cable terminations.
- M20 metric entry thread for compatible electrical enclosures.
- 14.0–20.8 mm cable diameter range for suitable armoured cables.
- Mechanical armour clamping provides secure cable retention.
- Supports electrical continuity of cable armour when installed with appropriate earthing components.
- Suitable for dry indoor electrical installations where external weatherproof sealing is unnecessary.
- Practical termination solution for industrial power distribution and control equipment.
Key Features
- Partex BW indoor cable gland range.
- PXBW-20L manufacturer part number.
- M20 metric threaded entry.
- 14.0–20.8 mm specified cable diameter range.
- Designed for suitable steel wire armoured electrical cables.
- Mechanical armour clamping and cable retention arrangement.
- Facilitates armour earthing through a correctly installed termination assembly.
- BW-type construction intended for dry indoor environments.
- Suitable for electrical distribution boards, control panels and industrial enclosures.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Partex
- Series: BW Indoor Cable Glands
- Model: PXBW-20L
- Product type: Indoor armoured cable gland
- Gland classification: BW
- 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
- Installation environment: Dry indoor locations
- Environmental sealing: No integral outer sheath weatherproof seal
- Mounting type: Threaded electrical enclosure entry
- Application: Indoor armoured cable termination and mechanical retention
Reliable Indoor Termination for Armoured Electrical Cables
BW cable glands are commonly used to terminate steel wire armoured electrical cables in dry indoor locations. Their primary function is to grip and secure the metallic cable armour, providing mechanical retention at the equipment entry point and enabling the armour to form part of a correctly designed protective earthing arrangement.
The Partex PXBW-20L provides an M20 entry connection for compatible electrical enclosures and equipment. When selecting the gland, installers should verify the cable's overall diameter, armour dimensions and compatibility with the gland's clamping arrangement. Suitable earthing accessories and installation methods should be used in accordance with applicable electrical installation requirements.
Unlike CW-type outdoor cable glands, BW glands do not normally incorporate an outer cable sheath seal for weatherproof protection. The PXBW-20L should therefore be selected for appropriate indoor applications, or used only within a separately protected installation where the required environmental protection is maintained.
Typical Applications
- Indoor steel wire armoured cable terminations.
- Electrical distribution boards and switchgear enclosures.
- Industrial motor control panels and automation cabinets.
- Commercial building electrical installations.
- Indoor power distribution and cable management systems.
- Electrical junction boxes and equipment housings in dry environments.
- Industrial electrical maintenance and installation projects.
