What Is an EMC Cable Gland — and Why Does It Matter to B2B Buyers?
An EMC cable gland is an electrically conductive cable entry device designed to provide a continuous 360° electromagnetic shield between a screened or armoured cable and the enclosure it enters. Unlike a standard cable gland, which primarily seals and retains the cable, an EMC cable gland bonds the cable screen directly to the enclosure, blocking electromagnetic interference (EMI) from entering or escaping the system.
For B2B buyers — OEM equipment manufacturers, panel builders, system integrators, and industrial contractors — specifying the correct cable gland EMC type is a compliance and performance requirement, not a preference. Without proper EMC screening, equipment can fail regulatory tests, generate signal interference, or underperform in sensitive operational environments.
The key technical differentiator is the 360° clamping mechanism that contacts the full circumference of the cable screen — creating a low-impedance bond that standard glands cannot provide. Our EMC cable gland 360 designs achieve this across all thread sizes and materials in our range.
Our EMC Cable Gland Range — Available for Bulk, OEM & Private Label Supply
As dedicated EMC cable gland manufacturers, we produce a comprehensive range of configurations to support diverse procurement requirements. All variants are available for B2B bulk ordering, OEM customisation, and private label supply:
| Product Variant | Material | Thread Options | Best Application |
| Metal EMC Cable Gland | Nickel-plated Brass | M12–M63 / PG / NPT / BSP | Industrial panels, machinery, enclosures |
| EMC Brass Cable Gland | Brass (EN 12164) | M12–M63 / PG / NPT / G | Control cabinets, automation, data systems |
| Dustproof EMC Metal Cable Gland | Nickel-plated Brass | M16–M50 / PG9–PG29 | Outdoor enclosures, motor drives, IP66 installs |
| Stainless Steel EMC Gland | SS-316 / SS-304 | Metric / NPT / BSP | Marine, offshore, chemical, food-grade OEM |
| EMC Cable Gland 360 (Full Screening) | Nickel-plated Brass | M20–M63 / PG11–PG29 | EMC-sensitive plant, defence, medical OEM |
| EMC Gland with Locknut & Seal | Brass / Nickel-plated | M12–M40 | Panel builders, system integrators, OEM lines |
All product variants are available in standard and custom cable entry ranges. Thread types, body lengths, and seal materials can be customised for OEM and high-volume production orders. Contact us with your specification or BOM.
Technical Specifications — Standard B2B Supply Range
The following table covers the standard specification range for our EMC cable glands. Custom thread pitches, cable entry ranges, and material grades are available on request for OEM and project procurement orders.
| Thread Type | Size Range | Cable Range | Material Grade | IP Rating |
| PG Thread | PG 7 – PG 48 | 3.0 – 35 mm | Brass / SS-304 | IP65 / IP66 |
| Metric (M-Thread) | M12 – M63 | 3.0 – 48 mm | Brass / SS-316 | IP65 / IP68 |
| NPT Thread | 1/2″ – 2″ | 5.0 – 38 mm | Brass / SS-316 | IP65 / IP68 |
| G (BSP) Thread | G 1/4 – G 2 | 4.0 – 38 mm | Brass / SS-304 | IP65 / IP68 |
For non-standard configurations — extended body lengths, custom elastomers, high-temperature seals, or modified locking mechanisms — contact our technical team with drawings or specifications.
EMC Cable Gland Materials — Choosing the Right Grade for Your Application
We manufacture EMC cable glands in three primary material grades. The table below helps procurement teams, engineers, and OEM buyers specify the correct variant for their environment and application:
| Feature | EMC Brass Gland | EMC Nickel-Plated Brass | EMC Stainless Steel |
| EMC Shielding | 360° (standard) | 360° (enhanced conductivity) | 360° (marine-grade) |
| Corrosion Resistance | Good (indoor/industrial) | Very Good | Excellent (SS-316) |
| IP Rating | IP65 / IP68 | IP65 / IP68 | IP65 / IP68 |
| Typical Application | Control panels, OEM builds | Automation, drives, instrumentation | Marine, offshore, pharma, food-grade OEM |
| B2B MOQ (Standard Sizes) | 100 pcs | 100 pcs | 100 pcs |
| OEM / Private Label | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Our most widely specified product for general industrial and automation procurement is the EMC brass cable gland in nickel-plated finish — it combines excellent electromagnetic screening performance with competitive unit pricing for high-volume orders. For harsh or marine environments, our stainless steel EMC cable glands offer the same 360° shielding performance with the added corrosion resistance that demanding installations require.
EMC Cable Gland Size Chart — Metric & PG Thread
Below is our standard size reference for metric and PG thread EMC cable glands. All sizes are held in production stock and available for fast dispatch on B2B and wholesale orders.
| Metric Thread | Cable Range (mm) | A (mm) | G (mm) | G (mm) | L (mm) | H (mm) |
| M12*1.5 | 3-6.5 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| M16*1.5 | 4-8 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 23 |
| M18*1.5 | 5-10 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 24 |
| M20*1.5 | 6-12 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 25 |
| M24*1.5 | 8-14 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24.5 |
| M25*1.5 | 10-16 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24.5 |
| M25*1.5 | 13-18 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 27 |
| M30*2.0 | 13-18 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 27 |
| M32*1.5 | 15-22 | 32 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
| M32*1.5 | 18-25 | 32 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 35 |
| M36*2.0 | 18-25 | 36 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 35 |
| M40*1.5 | 22-30 | 40 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 38 |
| M40*1.5 | 22-32 | 40 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 40.5 |
| M48*2.0 | 22-32 | 48 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 40 |
| M50*1.5 | 30-38 | 50 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 43 |
| M56*2.0 | 30-38 | 56 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 43 |
| M63*1.5 | 37-44 | 63 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 44 |
| M64*2.0 | 37-44 | 64 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 44 |
| PG Thread | Cable Range (mm) | A (mm) | G (mm) | G (mm) | L (mm) | H (mm) |
| PG7 | 3-6.5 | 12.5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| PG9 | 4-8 | 15.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| PG11 | 5-10 | 18.6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 24 |
| PG13.5 | 6-12 | 20.4 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 25.5 |
| PG16 | 10-14 | 22.5 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 25 |
| PG21 | 13-18 | 28.3 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 28 |
| PG29 | 18-25 | 37 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 35 |
| PG36 | 22-32 | 47 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 40.5 |
| PG42 | 32-38 | 54 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 40 |
| PG48 | 37-44 | 59.3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 43 |
