Figure 2-49.--Representative nylon stuffing tube installations.

This allows a single-size stuffing tube to be used for a

view A). Note that the tube body is inserted from

variety of cable sizes, and makes it possible for 9 sizes

inside the enclosure. The end of the cable armor,

of nylon tubes to replace 23 sizes of aluminum, steel,

which will pass through the slip washers, is wrapped

and brass tubes.

with friction tape to a maximum diameter. To ensure

a watertight seal, one coat of neoprene cement is

The nylon stuffing tube is available in two parts.

The body, O-ring, locknut, and cap comprise the tube;

applied to the inner surface of the rubber grommet

and the rubber grommet, two slip washers, and one

and to the cable sheath where it will contact the

bottom washer comprise the packing kit.

grommet. After the cement is applied, the grommet is

immediately slipped onto the cable. The paint must be

A nylon stuffing tube that provides cable entry

cleaned from the surface of the cable sheath before

into an equipment enclosure is applicable to both

watertight and nonwatertight enclosures (fig. 2-49,

applying the cement.

Figure 2-49.--Representative nylon stuffing tube installations.

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