In complex cable management systems, mismatches between cable gland threads and enclosure entries often delay installation. The Cable Gland Adaptor, positioned between a gland and the device housing, solves this issue by enabling compatibility between varying thread types or sizes. Whether adapting metric to PG, NPT to BSP, or any combination in between, the Cable Gland Adaptor ensures secure mechanical fitting without compromising sealing or grounding performance.
These adaptors are essential in industrial environments where control cabinets, distribution boxes, or machinery housings are sourced from different suppliers—each using different thread standards. Instead of changing out the entire enclosure or sourcing glands with custom threads, engineers can use an adaptor to bridge the difference. This flexibility not only speeds up system integration but also reduces cost and inventory complexity.
Zhejiang Hongjuesi Connectors (HJSI) offers a wide range of adaptors designed to maintain full environmental protection. Made from durable materials such as nickel-plated brass, stainless steel, or engineered polymers, these components resist corrosion and deformation even under mechanical stress. Each unit is precision-machined to ensure perfect thread alignment and leak-proof performance, especially when used in high-IP-rated applications like outdoor telecom enclosures or offshore control panels.
Thread adaptors can be used in power distribution systems, automation equipment, and HVAC control units—anywhere standardized connection ports vary. For example, in a situation where an enclosure offers only PG thread entries but the project uses metric glands, an adaptor allows conversion without altering the design. This capability is especially important in retrofit projects where enclosures are reused and updates to cable infrastructure are necessary.
HJSI's Cable Gland Adaptors meet international standards and are available in multiple conversion formats. These include male-to-female, hexagonal locknut styles, and models with built-in O-ring grooves to maintain watertight integrity. Most adaptors are compact, allowing integration in space-limited panels, while still providing robust torque resistance and vibration resilience.
Ease of installation is another reason why Cable Gland Adaptors are widely adopted in the field. They eliminate the need for re-drilling, re-threading, or sealing modifications. Technicians can simply screw the adaptor into the existing enclosure entry, then fit the cable gland as originally intended. HJSI’s adaptors come with laser-etched markings for easy identification and orientation, reducing errors during fast-paced assembly.
Industries relying on modular builds—like railways, renewable energy installations, or shipboard control rooms—benefit from the interchangeability offered by HJSI adaptors. In such applications, components often come from international vendors, each adhering to different thread norms. Adaptors ensure that integration remains seamless regardless of source specification.
HJSI also provides custom adaptor solutions for OEMs needing unique threads or plating finishes. Whether your application requires chemical resistance, low-profile structures, or UL-certified assemblies, the HJSI engineering team offers design consultations and prototyping support. All adaptors are inspected for dimensional accuracy, thread quality, and environmental sealing before shipment.If your operation demands flexible cable gland compatibility without sacrificing enclosure integrity, HJSI’s Cable Gland Adaptors offer the perfect solution. To browse the full catalogue or consult on custom thread configurations, please visit: https://www.metalcableglands.com/product/ .
