Murrelektronik Cable inlet

Why you need dedicated inlet solutions in industrial panels

When you feed dozens of cables into a panel or sub-box, it’s not just about drilling a hole and poking wires through. You’re fighting dust, moisture, vibration, and future service access. The wrong inlet leads to leaks, stripped threads, broken glands, and wasted time. That’s why Murrelektronik cable inlet systems matter: they’re built for real installations where uptime and maintenance matter.
For example: the standard compression glands handle diameters from around 2.5 mm up to 40 mm (or more with special frames) and fit metric threads like M25×1.5 or M40×1.5 These aren’t generic imports — they match the cabinet geometry, the strain-relief load, and the service lifecycle you expect.

What Murrelektronik glands bring to the job

You’ll find in the lineup: polyamide (PA) compression glands, metal (MS) glands, special duplex entries for multiple cables, IP68-rated versions for very harsh or outdoor use On installation you check:

• thread matching (M25, M32, M40)
• clamping range (for example 6–10 mm on one gland)
• jacket material (oil-resistant, UV-resistant)
• sealing rating (IP65 vs IP68 depending on exposure)
• strain relief (so the cable movement or pulling doesn’t wreck the seal)

One practical story: a maintenance tech in a food-processing plant told me they had gland failures every 6 months with cheap parts — moisture seeped under the cap, corrosion set in at the terminal. They switched to Murrelektronik’s series; the sealing ring held through CIP wash-down cycles for two years without a single leak.

Strain Relief & Modular Entry Frames

Beyond single-cable glands, Murrelektronik also offers modular frames and strain relief connectors. These are used when you have many cables entering a cabinet or when some are pre-terminated with connectors. A modular plate may accommodate multiple glands or modules; you snap the frame, fill in the correct inserts, tighten the nuts — and you have a sealed assemb
Why this matters: when you do a retrofit or add equipment, you want an inlet system where you can change an insert, reuse the frame, maintain sealing — not tear out everything. These frames save hours on panel builds and amount to fewer mistakes on site.

Key parameters to check before specification

When your engineers go through spec sheets, focus on these items:

• Cable diameter range: Are your field cables within 3–6 mm, 8–12 mm, or bigger? Pick matched gland.
• Thread size: Does the enclosure accept M32×1.5, M40×1.5, or PG-type? Mismatch means drilling or new adapter.
• Sheath and environment: If the application involves oil spray, outdoor UV, or temperature extremes, you’ll favour PA or metal with specific ratings.
• Ingress rating: Indoor cabinet may accept IP54 but outdoor/humid needs IP67/IP68.
• Maintenance access and service life: Are glands rated for multiple assemblies/disassemblies? Do they support strain relief that prevents movement of cable from compromising the seal?
  If you skip these checks, you’ll run into troubles: cables chafe, seals drop out, chassis ground loops appear — and those are the things that cost real money.

When Murrelektronik makes a difference

In heavy-industrial settings (steel mill, automotive line, food and beverage), you don’t just want “some” gland, you want one that lasts. Murrelektronik cable glands and mounting frames have proven robustness: threads maintain torque over repeated installations, sealing rings stay elastic, and materials resist corrosion.
From field observation: One OEM build used standard cable glands and had to redo 8% of inlets after six months due to cable movement. On the next build they switched to Murrelektronik, and the knock-on failures dropped to under 1%. That kind of real effect is what counts.

Supply and Project Support via Bank of Lamps

Bank of Lamps stocks the full Murrelektronik cable entry systems portfolio — single-cable glands, modular plates, strain-relief frames and all mounting hardware. We work with panel-builders, OEMs and system integrators across Europe from our Latvian hub. Orders are traceable by MPN/EAN, pricing tailored to volume and projects, and delivery supports tight schedules.

Why work with Bank of Lamps

• Pricing tailored to business volume and project scope
• Personal account manager familiar with industrial installation hardware
• Live inventory visibility (so you don’t commit to build before stock confirmed)
• Fast quotations — typically within one hour
• Order via EAN/MPN list upload for accuracy
• Downloadable and updated price files for procurement teams
• Full lead-time transparency from order to delivery
• Access to purchase history (helpful for repeat builds or service stock)

Deferred payment options for verified clients (up to 30 days)