Description
Key Functions
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Weatherproofing: It creates a secondary seal that prevents rain, snow, and ice from directly hitting the gland-to-cable interface.
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Corrosion Protection: By covering the metal (often brass) parts of the gland, it prevents salt spray or chemicals from corroding the threads and compression nuts.3
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Dust & Dirt Prevention: It stops debris from accumulating in the crevices of the gland, which can make future maintenance or cable replacement difficult.4
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Aesthetics: It provides a neat, professional finish by hiding the mechanical parts of the gland and the entrance to the junction box.5
Technical Specifications
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Compatibility: Designed specifically for M16 (Metric 16mm) threaded glands.6
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Material: Soft, flexible PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride).7 Higher-end versions are made from LSF (Low Smoke and Fume) material for fire safety.8
Temperature Range: Typically rated for -60°C to +90°C.9
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Ingress Protection: Helps maintain or improve the gland’s rating (often up to IP66/IP67).
Installation Tips
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Slide First: You must slide the shroud onto the cable before you strip the cable and wire it into the gland. It is nearly impossible to fit a standard shroud over a gland once the cable is already connected.
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Trimming: The narrow end of the “hood” is usually tapered. You can use a utility knife to trim the tip so it fits snugly around your specific cable diameter.10
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Orientation: The “bell” or wider end should face the wall or enclosure, completely covering the body of the cable gland.
Common Use Cases
| Setting | Why use a 16mm Shroud? |
| Marine/Coastal | To prevent salt-air corrosion on brass glands. |
| Industrial | To protect against oil splashes and metal shavings. |
| Outdoor Lighting | To stop water “tracking” down the cable and into the box. |
| SWA Cables | Essential for Steel Wire Armoured cables to protect the earthing point. |
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