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| Jackster:
Hi all. Having to have a cable go through the side of a electronics housing. Would love a socket for the cable to connect into but there is not enough room internally for it so having to drill a hole for the cable to come through. Obviously need something to clamp it to prevent it being pulled out. I know there is a name for this product, but I don't know what it is. Yes I zip tie would work but looking for something better.. Thanks Jack |
| Zero999:
Tie a knot in the cable, then it can't slip through the hole. |
| Jackster:
--- Quote from: Hero999 on May 14, 2018, 09:37:35 am ---Tie a knot in the cable, then it can't slip through the hole. --- End quote --- Not enough room I am afraid. |
| Messtechniker:
--- Quote from: Hero999 on May 14, 2018, 09:37:35 am ---Tie a knot in the cable, then it can't slip through the hole. --- End quote --- Never ever do this. It's unprofessional and the housing edges may cut into the cable insulation and the is no strain relief. Use a cable gland instead. |
| Richard Crowley:
The most common solution is a strain-relief bushing, and the prominent brand is Heyco. When you use the proper size, they grip the cable so well that the cable will break before they let go. But they need exactly the right size hole and they are tricky to install/remove with ordinary pliers. https://www.heyco.com/Strain_Relief_Bushings/product.cfm?product=Original-Strain-Relief-Round-1 |
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