# Cable Gland PG-7 size - 0.118 to 0.169 Cable Diameter - PG-7

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA762 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia)
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We have some great waterproof and weather-proof items in the adafruit shop, but once you have a project built, you'll want to enclose it. But how to keep an enclosure...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $3.90 (inc GST) — $3.55 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $3.44 (exc GST) · 50+ $3.36 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 18 and Aug 24.

## Description

Adafruit have some great [waterproof and weather-proof](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=waterproof&) items in the adafruit shop, but once you have a project built, you'll want to enclose it. But how to keep an enclosure weather/waterproof while still attaching cables for power, data or sensors? That's where cable glands come in. By installing these over the cable, they form-fit to make a seal, keeping your project box innards safe from the outdoors. Adafruit have two sizes, the [PG-9 size is good for 0.158" - 0.252" diameter](https://core-electronics.com.au/cable-gland-pg-9-size-0-158-to-0-252-cable-diameter-pg-9.html) and this one, **the PG-7 size,** is good for cables 0.118" - 0.169" diameter. These two are the most common sizes for power & data cables, be sure to measure them so you have the proper fit. Adafruit Best-Friend-Forever (BFF) Akiba over at Freaklabs.org has a great tutorial about how to use cable glands to keep waterproof enclosures waterproof, even with power or data or sensor cables coming out. Please check it out for some excellent information about how to use them!

## Technical Details

Details:

- Screw End Diameter: 11.5mm / 0.45"
- Weight: 4.3g
 
Revision History:

- As of Sept 11, 2014 Adafruit now include a small rubber O-ring as well!
 
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