EMC Cable Gland
BEM-M161 - spec sheet
Features
- Low profile compact cable glands
- Wide cable clamping range
- Good corrosion resistance
- Extended radial contact with the shielding for improved EMI protection
BEM-M161 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Colour:
- Natural colour
- Wire Size:
- 5 to 10 Millimeters
- Degree Of Protection Ip:
- IP68
- Emc Version:
- Y
- Etim:
- EC000441 Cable screw gland
- Inner Dimensions Inches:
- 7.09x3.54x3.54
- Inner Quantity:
- 10
- Material Quality:
- Brass
- Nema Rating:
- NEMA 4
- Nominal Thread Size Metric Pg:
- 16
- Operating Temperature:
- -20-+100°C
- Outer Dimensions Inches:
- 3.94x15.75x11.02
- Outer Quantity:
- 100
- Pitch Thread:
- 1.5mm
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Standards:
- cULus, RoHS, WEEE, LVD
- Suitable For Cable Diameter:
- 5 - 10mm
- Surface Protection:
- Nickel-plated
- Temperature Rating:
- -20 to +100 Degrees C
- Thread Length:
- 6mm
- Thread Type:
- Metric
- Unspsc:
- 39121431 Cable gland connector
- Weight Uom:
- 0.01 lbs. Each
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Cord Grips
- Product Type:
- Cable Gland
- Product Model:
- Straight
- Product Finish:
- Nickel Plated
- Product Details:
- EMC Cable Gland
- Product Color:
- Metallic
- Product Material:
- Metal
Thomas & Betts BEM-M161 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What cable diameter range does the Thomas & Betts BEM-M161 cable gland clamp?
The BEM-M161 clamps cable from 5 to 10 mm outside diameter. If your cable jacket measures outside that window, the seal and the shield contact won't grip properly and you need a different size gland.
2) What thread does the BEM-M161 gland have, and will it go into an M16 enclosure entry?
It's a metric M16 thread with 1.5 mm pitch and 6 mm of thread length. That drops straight into a standard M16 x 1.5 tapped or knockout entry. The 6 mm thread length is the number to check against your enclosure wall thickness plus locknut, since a thick-wall gland plate can leave you short of engagement.
3) Can I use the BEM-M161 gland in a washdown or outdoor enclosure?
Yes. Sealing is IP68 and it carries a NEMA 4 rating, so it holds up to dust and hose-directed water on an outdoor or washdown panel. Fit it into a correspondingly rated enclosure and use the full cable range of 5 to 10 mm, since an undersized cable in the seal is the usual cause of a failed ingress test.
4) What temperature range is this EMC gland rated for?
Minus 20 up to plus 100 degrees C. That covers unheated outdoor cabinets and hot machine-side enclosures, including motor drive panels where the internal air runs well above ambient.
5) Is the BEM-M161 gland metal or plastic, and how does it hold up in a corrosive area?
Body is brass with a nickel-plated finish, so it's a metal gland end to end. The plating gives it corrosion resistance and the brass is what carries the shield bond to the enclosure. A nylon gland can't do that, which is why EMC versions are metal.
6) Does the BEM-M161 gland meet cULus and RoHS for a UL panel build?
It's listed to cULus and also complies with RoHS, WEEE and the LVD. That covers the paperwork for a UL-labeled control panel in North America and for CE marking on export equipment.
7) Is this a straight gland or a 90 degree elbow?
Straight body, and a low-profile compact one at that. If you're tight for depth behind a panel door or beside a DIN rail, the short body helps, but you'll still need the cable to break away straight off the entry rather than turning at the gland.
8) How many BEM-M161 glands come in a box?
They're packed 10 to an inner carton and 100 to the outer, so a full master case covers a sizeable panel build or a shop stock order.
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Does the Thomas & Betts BEM-M161 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Thomas & Betts BEM-M161 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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