Cable glands

Codiak

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I've been using nickel plated brass glands so far without a flex nut.
While looking for flex nut options I'm finding either stainless steel or nylon; however,the nylon only comes with nylon glands.
I'm wondering how may are using nylon glands vs the brass models, and if you use a flex but which one?


Thing I've seen at least one of Packhorses with the nylon model.
 

Klem

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I use metal or nylon depending on the canister. If I think it's going to get tugged about I use thicker 4-core 10mm cable, so no strain relief.

Nylon has never let me down when you use it with Sikaflex and a cable tie. The only issue I have is the ones I've seen have very short threads and come with a nylon screw...which gets the glue treatment. Nylon will never be as strong as metal however it all depends on the user/abuser.
 

Codiak

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Thanks Kelm,
Exactly the type of feedback I was looking for....
Think I'll give the Nylon ones a try.
 
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