Cable Packing Gland

Assembly for
Multi-Cable exit only
CMSS 301120xx*

The Cable Packing Gland (CPG) Assembly offers a splashproof cable exit from the machine case. It is
an ideal accessory for use with versions of Eddy Probe and Extension Cables when the need arises.
It is an effective and easily installed low pressure (60 PSI/4 bars) seal. The internal oil resistant
neoprene packing as well as washers are split to allow cable installation without connector removal.

Functional descriptions
[1] Set screw 10-32 UNF-2B hole.
[2] Body Threads into 1/2 NPT or 3/4 NPT tapped hole in machine casing depending on model
number.
[3] Split washers Two thickness of plastic split washers come with the unit. They must be
installed as shown, with the 3.18 mm (0.125) washer first in the body.
[4] Gland Neoprene rubber disk with slit for cable. Has 0.120 diameter hole (DIM A).
[5] Compression nut Threads into body [2]. Screws down to compress gland [4] between plastic
split washers [3]. Held by set screw [1].

[5]

1/2" NPT
Internal
thread for
conduit
installation

[3]

[4]

[3]

[2]

DIM
A

30.5 mm
(1.200)

Plastic

[1]

1.375" HEX 35
1/2 NPT
or 3/4 NPT

43.5 mm
(1.700)
63.5 mm (2.500")

6.35 mm
(0.250")

3.18 mm
(0.125")

Cable Packing
Gland Assembly
for Multi-Cable
Exit Only
CMSS
301120xx*

Installation procedure
a. Drill hole in machine casing for 1/2 NPT or 3/4 NPT as appropriate.
b. Thread cable through hole in casing and through CPG Assembly body [2].
c. Coat male threaded portion of CPG Assembly body with pipe joint compound, and screw into 1/2
NPT or 3/4 NPT tapped hole in the machine casing.
d. Install first washer 3.18 mm (0.125) [3], gland [4] second washer 6.35 mm (0.250) [3] in
CPG Assembly body. (It may be necessary to wet the neoprene gland [4] or spray it with silicone
compound for lubrication in order to insert it fully into the body.)
e. Thread cable through compression nut [5] and screw nut onto body [2]. Torque the compression
nut down until gland is pressure tight approximately 30 ft. lbs. (40 newton/meters). Then tighten
set screw.
f. Half inch conduit for the cable can be attached to the compression nut by the 1/2 NPT internal
female threads provided.

Multi-cable exit only!

* xx Number will vary depending on configuration ordered.

[5]

1/2" NPT
Internal
thread for
conduit
installation

[3]

[4]

[3]

[2]

DIM
A

30.5 mm
(1.200)

Plastic

[1]

1.375" HEX 35
1/2 NPT
or 3/4 NPT

43.5 mm
(1.700)
63.5 mm (2.500")

6.35 mm
(0.250")

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3.18 mm
(0.125")