What is the difference between a split cable gland and a standard cable gland?

An ordinary gland has to be slid over the cable, so the connector has to come off. A split cable gland opens in two halves, so a cable with a connector can be placed in it.

Can I run several cables through one cable gland?

Yes. With small or multiple cable grommets, several cables pass through one gland. How many fit depends on the model and the cable diameters; we are happy to calculate it for you.

Does a split cable gland fit in my existing bore?

The glands have metric threads and fit standard metric holes. The opening diameter per model is given in the variant table.

When do I choose a frame instead of a gland?

For many cables in one place. A cable entry frame bundles dozens of cables in one rectangular cut-out, where you would otherwise place a row of glands.

Which split cable glands does Wisman supply?

From Icotek the KVT, KVT-ER, KVT-W90, KVT-SNAP, KVT 80, QVT, QVT-CLICK and DB, and from Detas Ultra the DESPRED, DESCLICK and OSF. Together they cover metric holes from M16 to M80.

Which split cable gland achieves IP68?

The Icotek KVT-ER achieves IP66/IP68 and is available for M25 to M63. The protection rating depends on the selected cable grommets; we check the combination for you.

Split cable glands.Connector on, cable through.

An ordinary cable gland needs a cable without a plug. A split cable gland opens up: you place the pre-assembled cable in it, close the gland and screw it into a standard metric hole. No soldering, no new connector, no risk of errors.

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Detas Ultra7 series Icotek8 series

Range

8 series in the range

From Icotek. Click a series for the specifications, versions and price by email.

KVT-ER

5 var.

Split cable gland for cables with connectors, M25–M63. IP66 / IP68, cable Ø 1–35 mm.

Cable Ø 1–35 mm · IP66 / IP68

KVT

20 var.

Split cable gland for cables with connectors, M20–M63. IP54.

IP54 · UL Type 12

KVT-W90

6 var.

Split cable gland 90° for cables with connectors, M32/M50. IP54.

IP54 · M32–M50

KVT-SNAP

4 var.

Split cable gland for snap-in mounting, for cables with connectors, for cut-outs M32–M63. IP54.

IP54 · M32–M63

KVT 80

4 var.

Split cable gland for cables with connectors, suitable for cut-out M80. IP54.

IP54 · UL Type 12

4 var.

360° split cable entry system, for cables with and without connectors, M32–M75. IP54, cable Ø 1–15 mm.

Cable Ø 1–15 mm · IP54

QVT

6 var.

Compact split cable gland for cables with connectors, M16–M50. IP54.

IP54 · M16–M50

QVT-CLICK

8 var.

Split cable gland for snap-in mounting, for cables with connectors, for cut-outs M16–M50. IP54.

IP54 · M16–M50

About the product group · Icotek

Split cable glands

For: Cables with and without pre-assembled connector
Assembly: In a metric hole, split housing
Variants: Straight, 90° and with click system
Cables: One or several per gland via grommets

Split cable glands combine the shape of a classic gland with the freedom of a split system. The housing consists of two halves; entry grommets clamp inside that close precisely around the cable. This lets cables with connectors pass through an M20 to M63 opening without having to remove the plug.

From Icotek we supply the KVT family: the KVT for M20 to M63, the KVT-ER up to IP66/IP68 for M25 to M63, the right-angled KVT-W90, the snap-in KVT-SNAP, the KVT 80 for an M80 hole, the compact QVT and QVT-CLICK from M16, and the DB for 360° cable entry. The cables are fitted with a KT cable grommet that closes tightly around the cable.

When

When do you choose split cable glands?

01Cables are already assembled: Sensor, bus and motor cables come with a connector. You don't want to cut them through or reconnect them.
02There is already a round hole: The cabinet or machine has metric holes. A split cable gland fits without a new cut-out.
03Few cables per opening: One to a few cables per entry. For large bundles a frame or entry plate makes more sense.
04Service has to be quick: Replace a cable without dismantling the whole entry: open, swap, close.

How to choose

From cable list to the right model

Send your cable list. We choose the model and size and check that everything fits.

Send your cable list

01Count the cables and measure the diameters
The outer diameter of each cable. This determines which entry grommets you need and how many fit in one gland.
02Determine the hole size
Existing bore (M20, M25, M32, M40, M50, M63) or free choice. The opening diameter is in the table per model.
03Straight or right-angled
With little space behind the cabinet wall or a cable that has to go straight down: choose a 90° version.

Application

Used in

Switch cabinets and control cabinets
Machine panels and control cabinets
Robot cells with sensor and bus cables
Retrofit of existing cabinets with round holes

What Wisman does for you

Advice on your cabinet: which entry, which size, how many cables
One point of contact from cable carrier to control cabinet wall
Datasheet and article numbers per model, on the site or by e-mail
Matched to your cable package from the configurator or ChainLogic

Let the planner work it out

Cables with plug through a round hole? For each cable the planner selects a split entry grommet in the right metric size, and checks whether the plug fits through the hole.

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All series side by side

Brand, protection rating, range and mounting per series. Unsure between two? Send us your cable list and we will choose.

Series	Brand	IP	Opening Ø	Opening / mounting
DESPRED	Detas Ultra	–	25,5–63,5 mm	–
DESPRED 50-90	Detas Ultra	–	50,5 mm	Metric
DESCLICK	Detas Ultra	–	20,5–32,5 mm	Metric
OSF	Detas Ultra	–	16,5–32,5 mm	Metric
OSF 40	Detas Ultra	–	40,5 mm	Metric
OSF50 & OSF63	Detas Ultra	–	50,5–63,5 mm	Metric
OSF 90	Detas Ultra	–	16,5–32,5 mm	Metric
KVT-ER	Icotek	IP66 / IP68	1–35 mm	Metric cut-outs M25, M32, M50, M63
KVT	Icotek	IP54	–	M20 - M63
KVT-W90	Icotek	IP54	–	M32 / M50
KVT-SNAP	Icotek	IP54	–	Cut-outs M32 - M63
KVT 80	Icotek	IP54	–	Cut-out M80; wall thickness 1.5 to 10 mm
DB	Icotek	IP54	1–15 mm	Metric cut-outs M32 to M75
QVT	Icotek	IP54	–	M16 - M50
QVT-CLICK	Icotek	IP54	–	Uitsparingen M16 - M50; wanddikte 1,5–2,5 mm …

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KVT-ER5 variants

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Model	Article number	View
KVT-ER-25
KVT-ER-32
KVT-ER-50-2
KVT-ER-63-4
KVT-ER-63-1

KVT5 variants

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Model	Article number	View
KVT 20 gy
KVT 20 bk
KVT 25 gy
KVT 25 bk
KVT 32 gy

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