Initially, only LAPP's most popular cable glands will be available in the new lead-free version. The first products include the SKINTOP® MS-M and MS-SC-M models, as well as the SKINDICHT® SM-M locknut. The SKINTOP® MS-M is the ideal choice for a wide range of applications in machine building and manufacturing plants, measurement, control, and regulation technology, with demanding requirements in terms of mechanical and chemical stability. It offers optimal tensile strength, wide clamping ranges, numerous approvals, and a high IP rating. The SKINTOP® MS-SC-M EMC cable gland, with its flexible, high-conductivity EMC contact spring, features a low-resistance screen contact for EMC-compliant grounding of braided screens. All these versions will be available immediately from stock in metric sizes from M12 to M63. Previous versions will remain in stock for the time being.
In recent months, LAPP has investigated several lead-free alloys. This included production testing to ensure process reliability and tooling suitability. Both LAPP's own laboratory and external laboratories have confirmed that the properties of the new products are equivalent to those of the current versions. This applies to mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and EMC properties. The lead-free versions also meet the IP68 protection rating. "With lead-free cable glands, LAPP has successfully overcome the challenges of finding an alternative material," says Lisa Schlingmann, Product Manager at LAPP. Although the new material is more complex to process, LAPP decided to include it in its standard product range.
