VTCG —— Hygienic Cable Gland — Type E (EMC)

EMC Hygienic Cable Gland for Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Equipment

VTCG —— Hygienic Cable Gland — Type E (EMC)

EMC Hygienic Cable Gland for Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Equipment

VAYTRON Type E EMC is an EMC hygienic cable gland for sealing cable entries in food, beverage and pharmaceutical equipment. Its streamlined SS316L body, double sealing and anti-rotation grip support secure cable retention and easier cleaning in washdown areas. Available metric threads cover cable diameters from 4 to 25 mm. See Product Details below for the dimension drawing, complete size table, technical data and selection guidance. It combines hygienic cable-entry sealing with EMC shielding to help reduce electromagnetic interference in washdown equipment.

Body materialStainless steel AISI 316L / EN 1.4404
Seal systemSealing ring: Food grade HNBR/EPDM
Cable seal (Food grade): Food grade Silicone/EPDM
Metric thread rangeM16×1.5 to M32×2.0
Cable diameter range4 to 25 mm
Surface finishMirror polish, Ra < 0.8 µm
Protection / complianceIP68 / IP69K; 3-A / FDA
Data Sheet CAD model

Dimensions and Cable Ranges

Select the connection thread and a cable range that includes your cable's outside diameter. All dimensional values are in millimetres.

Type E hygienic EMC cable gland section drawing with AG, D, H, GL, SW1 and SW2 dimensions
Thread(AG)Cable Range(mm)Cover Size D(mm)H(mm)GL(mm)SW1/SW2(mm)
M16×1.54–62720619/21
5.5–8
7.5–10
M20×1.54–63322.5624/27
5.5–8
7.5–10
9.5–12
11.5–14
M25×1.511.5–143823.5730/30
13.5–16
15.5–18
M32×2.018–20.54526.5836/36
20.5–23
22.5–25

All listed sizes are customizable. Spanner sizes are shown as supplied; paired values are separated by a slash.

Technical Data

SS316L (1.4404) body, Ra < 0.8 µm, IP68 / IP69K, 3-A / FDA, with EMC shielding added.

Enclosure sealing ring: Food grade HNBR (-25 °C to +150 °C) / Food grade EPDM (-40 °C to +120 °C)

Cable seal: Food grade Silicone (-60 °C to +200 °C) / Food grade EPDM (-40 °C to +120 °C)

Metric threads: M16×1.5, M20×1.5, M25×1.5 and M32×2.0. Cable diameters: 4–25 mm. Use the exact thread and cable range in the table for selection.

Product Overview

The Type E is the EMC version of our hygienic cable gland. It seals cable entries to the same hygienic standard as the Type S – SS316L (1.4404) body, blue FDA seals, IP68/IP69K – and adds electromagnetic shielding for equipment that must meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements. It suits food, beverage and pharmaceutical machinery built around sensitive electronics.

What the EMC version adds

On top of the standard hygienic gland, the Type E provides electromagnetic shielding for the cable, helping keep electromagnetic interference from coupling into, or radiating out of, your cabling. Everything that makes the Type S hygienic stays the same – the curved SS316L body, double sealing ring, blue FDA seals and IP68/IP69K rating – so you get EMC performance without giving up cleanability or ingress protection.

Why it matters

Modern food and pharma lines are full of sensitive electronics: sensors, drives, servo motors, weighing and vision systems. Electromagnetic interference can cause signal errors and nuisance trips, and equipment may need to pass EMC testing. The Type E addresses this at the cable entry, in a gland that still passes hygienic washdown.

Typical applications

EMC-relevant hygienic equipment: instrumentation and sensor cabinets, motor and drive connections, precision pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing, packaging machinery with variable-frequency drives, and washdown enclosures that must meet EMC requirements.

Installation

The Type E installs like the Type S; the anti-rotation insert holds the cable steady as you tighten the pressure screw. Make sure the cable shield is properly terminated for your EMC setup before final sealing.

Why VAYTRON

Same integrated manufacturing, OEM support and 3-A / FDA documentation as the Type S, with EMC shielding added; custom threads and quantities on request.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between HNBR and EPDM seals?

HNBR: High mechanical strength and good resistance to oil, heat, wear, ozone, and ageing. Well suited to demanding sealing applications involving oils and lubricants.

EPDM: Excellent resistance to weathering, ozone, hot water, and steam, with good flexibility at low temperatures. Generally unsuitable for petroleum-based oils and fuels.

Based on our market observations, HNBR seals are common in food-processing equipment and EPDM seals in pharmaceutical equipment. For other applications, contact us to confirm the suitable material.

Does the EMC version stay hygienic?

Yes – the same hygienic SS316L design, blue FDA seals and IP69K rating as the standard Type S; the shielding is internal.

When do I need Type E instead of Type S?

When the enclosure or cable run must meet EMC/EMI requirements, or when you see interference on sensors, drives or instrumentation. For ordinary hygienic sealing, the Type S is enough.

Which thread sizes and cable ranges are available?

Type E is available in M16×1.5, M20×1.5, M25×1.5 and M32×2.0, covering cable diameters from 4 to 25 mm. Select the exact cable range from the dimensions table above.

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VTCG —— Hygienic Cable Gland — Type S (Standard) · VTCG —— Hygienic Cable Gland — Type N (Narrow)

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