HEX CW Brass Cable Glands – IP66 Weatherproof Armoured Cable Glands, 16S to 90L

HEX CW cable glands secure the armouring of armoured cables and provide electrical continuity between the armour and the gland entry — and, unlike a BW gland, they also seal on the outer sheath. This compression seal gives mechanical strength without damaging the sheath and makes the gland weatherproof and waterproof, so it is used both indoors and outdoors in all climates. Made by HEX, the brand of Brass Copper & Alloy (I) Ltd., Mumbai — an ISO 9001 company whose products are tested by CPRI (India), UL (USA), KEMA (Netherlands) and SIRIM (Malaysia).

At a glance

• Standard: BS 6121-1:2005 (series tested by Eurotech, UK)
• Ingress protection: IP66
• Use: armoured cables, indoor and outdoor, all climates
• Sizes: 16S to 90L, metric M16 to M90
• Versions: 4-part (cone and lock ring) and 3-part (knurled 2-part armour/earth lock)
• Option: CIEL cast integral earth lug (add C)
• Codes: HCW-16S to HCW-90L

Why choose HEX CW glands

• IP66 outer seal — compression sealing keeps out dust and water jets.
• No sheath damage — the seal grips the sheath without cutting it.
• Armour gripped and earthed — 4-part armour lock with cone and lock ring, or a knurled low-resistance earth clip in the 3-part version.
• Works everywhere — indoor and outdoor, all climatic conditions.

Specifications

• Size range: 16S to 90L — 18 sizes
• Cable accepted: diameter under armour up to 9 mm (16S) to 82 mm (90L); overall diameter up to 12 mm (16S) to 89 mm (90L)
• Examples (cable diameter under armour / overall): HCW-20S: M20, 12.5 / 15 mm max; HCW-25S: M25, 18.5 / 23 mm max; HCW-32S: M32, 27 / 30 mm max; HCW-50S: M50, 39.8 / 46 mm max; HCW-63S: M63, 50.5 / 58 mm max
• Length from shoulder: about 40 mm (16S) to 82 mm (90L)
• Bodies, caps and rings: brass
• Seals: nitrile rubber
• Shrouds: black PVC
• Earth tag: natural brass
• Locknut: natural brass or galvanised
• Finish: natural brass or nickel plated
• Entry thread: metric (ISO); other threads on request
• Selection guide: Typical sizes for 4-core 600/1000 V copper PVC/SWA/PVC cables to BS 6346 (HEX selection chart): 2.5–6 mm² → 20; 10 mm² → 25S; 16–25 mm² → 25; 35 mm² → 32; 50 mm² → 40S; 70 mm² → 40; 95 mm² → 50S; 120 mm² → 50; 150–185 mm² → 63S; 240 mm² → 63; 300 mm² → 75S; 400 mm² → 90S; 500 mm² → 90. Always confirm against the actual cable diameters.

Where it is used

• Outdoor motors, pumps and junction boxes
• Substations and switchyards
• Solar plants and water-treatment plants
• Industrial plants with washdown or dusty areas

Which HEX gland do I need?

• BW — indoor, dry conditions; grips and earths the armour (IP3X).
• CW (this page) — indoor and outdoor; adds a seal on the outer sheath (IP66).
• E1W — seals both the inner and outer sheath (IP66), for SWA cables where the inner seal matters.
• A1/A2 — for unarmoured cables with a rubber outer sheath.

Related products

• HEX BW glands for indoor use
• HEX E1W double-seal glands
• HEX cable gland accessories
• HEX aluminium cable cleats

Frequently asked questions

What does IP66 mean for a cable gland?

Dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets — the CW gland seals on the outer sheath, making it weatherproof and waterproof.

CW or BW — which one outdoors?

CW. BW glands are for dry indoor conditions (IP3X); CW adds the outer-sheath seal for outdoor use.

What is the 3-part CW gland?

A version with a 2-part armour/earth lock whose knurled lock forms a low-resistance earth clip; otherwise the same application as the 4-part gland.

Is a PVC shroud needed?

It is recommended outdoors — a PVC shroud adds weather and corrosion protection and enhances the IP rating.

Where can I buy HEX cable glands in India?

From Jai Enterprises, which supplies HEX cable glands and accessories across India from Bhilai and Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Call +91 9340081159 with the gland type, sizes and quantities.

How to order

Supplied by Jai Enterprises, despatched from Bhilai and Raipur, Chhattisgarh, to sites across India. To request a price, call +91 9340081159 or send an enquiry from this page with your quantity and site details, and we will confirm availability, lead time and the right model for the job.