Three Factors That Shorten The Service Life Of Plastic Waterproof Cable Connectors

Any product will have a service life. For example, Nylon Cable Gland is a connection product. It is often connected to cables. Therefore, its service life is directly related to the reliability of cable connection. A good quality connector can be used for about fifteen years, but some users find that its service life is far less than fifteen years. What's the matter? Today, the editor has compiled a document on three factors that shorten the service life of connectors. Let's take a look.

1. The connector is in an overloaded state for a long time. The range that the connector can carry is limited. If it is in an overloaded state for a long time, it will inevitably lead to various problems and shorten the service life of the connector. In particular, if the connector material does not match the inner and outer conductors of the cable, it will cause the connector to generate charge. The accumulated charge exceeds the connector's tolerance, which will inevitably lead to damage to the connector.

2. Insulation dampness. Generally, the environment for laying cables is relatively harsh. Most of them need to be buried underground or even underwater. Therefore, such places are inevitably very humid. If moisture enters the connector, it will cause the junction to be damp, resulting in a shortened service life of the connector.

3. Structure. The structure mentioned here mainly refers to the sealing structure of the joint, especially the end face sealing structure. The end face sealing often needs to grasp the flange or thread of the pipe fitting through claws, so that the port and the sealing ring are in precise contact, thereby achieving a good sealing condition. If the joint is poorly sealed during processing or installation, the service life of the joint will also be shortened.

In addition to the three points introduced above, factors such as corrosion, temperature, dust, oil pollution, and environment will also affect the service life of plastic waterproof cable joints.