Page 368 - IS-Rayfast Catalogue - Issue 9, 2017

Backshells
Determine Entry Size

1 Determining the Entry Size If the adaptor is shielded or has a Tinel-Lock
Once you have the wire bundle size, use the ring, there are additional considerations, which
chart below to select entry size. Chart shows are noted below.
2 the minimum entry sizes for cables from 3 to
38 mm in diameter. In other words, the white For further information or assistance on
spaces on the chart represent all of the cable selecting the correct entry size or constructing
3 outside diameters each entry size will fit. your required adaptor part number, please
contact us.
Follow these steps:
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• Find the cable diameter on the chart.
• Please note the lowest entry size that will
fit the cable diameter.
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8 Entry size 14
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12 Braided Tail Backshells Memory Ring Backshells
The extreme flexibility of the braid on these The cable braid must be opened up to fit onto
backshells accommodates a large range of the outside diameter of the adaptor entry. For
13 cable diameters. It is therefore recommended optimum performance, select the smallest
that the standard entry size for any given entry size that will pass over the jacketed cable
adaptor part number be specified as indicated diameter. Repair of the connector will be easier
14 on the relevant data sheet. Non standard using the boot and shield rollback if a slightly
entry sizes are available to special order. Use larger than minimum entry size is used.
the selection chart above to ensure that the The selection chart above shows the minimum
15 standard entry size will pass over the jacketed entry sizes for cable diameters in the range of 3
cable diameter.
mm to 38 mm. This will ensure that the jacketed
16 cable passes through the adaptor. Ensure the
braid will open sufficiently to fit the entry size
selected and to ensure that the braid and boot
17 can be rolled back.

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