Aluminum Strain Reliefs
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Aluminum strain reliefs are components designed to protect cables and wires from mechanical stress and damage. They serve to secure the end of a cable to a piece of equipment or device, ensuring that the cable remains fixed and does not experience undue strain that could lead to wear or failure. These strain reliefs are typically made from aluminum, a light and malleable metal known for its excellent conductivity, reflectivity, and oxidation resistance .
Working Principle
Aluminum strain reliefs work by absorbing the forces of push and pull that may be exerted on flexible wires, cables, or tubing. This is achieved by creating a secure connection point that prevents the cable from moving or bending excessively, which could otherwise lead to kinking or breakage. The strain relief ensures that the cable remains in a compliant region, reducing the risk of mechanical wear and extending the lifespan of the cable .
Applications
Aluminum strain reliefs are used in various applications where cables and wires are subject to mechanical stress. For example, they are commonly employed in electrical panels and devices to prevent cables from rubbing against rough or sharp edges. They are also used in conjunction with cable glands, which secure the end of a cable to a device while providing an electrical connection .
Advantages over other Strain Reliefs
One of the primary advantages of aluminum strain reliefs over other types is their material properties. Aluminum's lightness and malleability make it an ideal choice for applications where weight is a concern. Additionally, its excellent conductivity and oxidation resistance provide added benefits in environments where electrical performance and durability are critical .
Limitations
A limitation of aluminum strain reliefs is that they may not be suitable for all environments, particularly those with extreme mechanical stresses or where more rigid materials are required. Additionally, while aluminum offers good oxidation resistance, it may not provide the same level of protection against corrosion as some other materials, such as stainless steel .
Considerations
When selecting aluminum strain reliefs, it is important to consider factors such as initial costs, operating expenses, and durability. Aluminum strain reliefs may offer a cost-effective solution due to their material properties, but the specific application requirements should be evaluated to ensure they meet the necessary durability and performance standards. Maintenance and replacement costs should also be considered, as these can impact the overall cost-effectiveness of using aluminum strain reliefs in a given application .
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- Material: Aluminum
- Diameter: 0.100 to 1.880
from O-Z/Gedney
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- Material: Aluminum; Steel; Aluminum (Body), Copper Free Aluminum (Cap), Neoprene (Grommet), Steel/Non-Stick (Washer)
- Features: LiquidTight
- Diameter: 0.940
from icotek Corp
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- Material: Aluminum; Aluminum
- Length: 1.18
- Type: Cable Bushing
from O-Z/Gedney
STRAIGHT TYPE. ZINC CHROMATE PRIMER UNDER ALUMINUM/GRAY VINYL ENAMEL COPPER FREE ALUMINUM, NEOPRENE GROMMET MATERIAL. 1-11/16 INCH DIA X 2-5/16 INCH L SIZE. OIL TIGHT, STRAIN RELIEF, WATER TIGHT APPLICATION. 1 INCH THREAD SIZE. 0.438 TO 0.562 INCH CORD SIZE. THROAT INNER DIAMETER 1 INCH. CGA MODEL [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; ZINC CHROMATE PRIMER UNDER ALUMINUM/GRAY VINYL ENAMEL COPPER FREE ALUMINUM, NEOPRENE GROMMET
- Length: 2.31
- Diameter: 1.688
- Features: LiquidTight
from icotek Corp
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- Material: Aluminum; Aluminum
- Length: 1.26
- Type: Cable Bushing
from O-Z/Gedney
STRAIGHT TYPE. COPPER FREE ALUMINUM MATERIAL. 3-1/4 INCH DIA X 3-3/4 INCH L SIZE. UL 514B, CSA C22.2 APPROVAL. 2 INCH THREAD SIZE. 1.688 TO 1.812 INCH CORD SIZE. INCLUDES NEOPRENE GROMMET. CGA MODEL [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Copper Free Aluminum
- Length: 3.75
- Diameter: 3.250
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 2.5
from O-Z/Gedney
90 DEG TYPE. ZINC CHROMATE PRIMER UNDER ALUMINUM/GRAY VINYL ENAMEL COPPER FREE ALUMINUM, NEOPRENE GROMMET MATERIAL. 1-11/16 INCH DIA X 2-3/8 INCH L SIZE. OIL TIGHT, STRAIN RELIEF, WATER TIGHT APPLICATION. 1 INCH THREAD SIZE. 0.438 TO 0.562 INCH CORD SIZE. THROAT INNER DIAMETER 0.99 INCH. CGA MODEL [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; ZINC CHROMATE PRIMER UNDER ALUMINUM/GRAY VINYL ENAMEL COPPER FREE ALUMINUM, NEOPRENE GROMMET
- Length: 2.38
- Diameter: 1.688
- Features: LiquidTight
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 3.74
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 4.69
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 1.52
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 2.34
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 2.72
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 3.41
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 4.02
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 4.76
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 5.49
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 7.09
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 1.52
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 2.34
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 2.72
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 3.41
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 5.49
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 4.04
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 7.09
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 4.76
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 1.52
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 2.34
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 2.72
from icotek Corp
The strain relief plate ZL is used for static or dynamic applications for organizing and securing cables on machines, control panels or cable carriers. The design of the strain relief unit provides secure strain relief according to EN 62444. Mount of the cables or pneumatic tubing is easily done... [See More]
- Material: Aluminum; Polyamide Inlay bushings: Aluminum Inlay bushings: Brass
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 140
- Length: 3.41