{"product_id":"m16l-long-thread-cable-gland-5-10mm-ip68-rated","title":"M16L Long-Thread Cable Gland – 5–10mm, IP68 Rated","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eM16L Long-Thread Cable Gland\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavy-duty cable gland designed for thicker enclosure walls and a wide range of common controller and electronics cables. With a \u003cstrong\u003e5-10 mm cable range\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eM16 x 1.5 metric thread\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e15 mm long threaded body\u003c\/strong\u003e, it provides more thread engagement than many short-body PG-style glands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a practical choice for pixel controller enclosures, remote receivers, outdoor electronics, power-cord entries, plastic ammo cans, and other thicker-wall cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable individually or in convenient \u003cstrong\u003e10-pack\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e25-pack\u003c\/strong\u003e quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM16 x 1.5 metric thread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 mm threaded body length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-10 mm round cable range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 16-16.5 mm mounting hole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer-listed IP68 rating\u003c\/strong\u003e when properly installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack nylon body with rubber sealing insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for thicker plastic enclosure walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Use a Long-Thread Cable Gland?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany common PG7, PG9, and PG11 cable glands use relatively short threaded bodies and thin locknuts. On thicker plastic enclosures, that can leave very little thread available for the retaining nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eM16L\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a longer \u003cstrong\u003e15 mm threaded body\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing more thread engagement through thicker enclosure walls and a more secure installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also uses a heavier body, larger sealing nut, thicker locknut, longer internal seal, and robust clamping fingers compared with many lightweight hobby-style glands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e5-10 mm Cable Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad \u003cstrong\u003e5-10 mm cable range\u003c\/strong\u003e makes the M16L useful for many of the cables commonly found in controller and enclosure builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003exConnect-style pigtail cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly around 6-7 mm OD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16\/3 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\u003ctd\u003eGland body, sealing nut, internal seal, locknut, and sealing washer\/gasket\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSingle, 10-pack, or 25-pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePixel controller enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemote receiver boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAC power-cord entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003exConnect-style pigtail pass-throughs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutdoor electronics enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlastic ammo cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProtective hard cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDIY weather-resistant enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  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