Dual Cable Inlet

The Dual Cable Inlet is an Australian-made dual cable gland for routing two cables through a canopy, roof, van or caravan panel and sealing them properly — the tidy alternative to a grommet and a hopeful blob of silicone.

Typical jobs: solar cables down to a battery management system, an auxiliary circuit into a canopy, or feeding power out to lighting.

Features

• IP68-rated gland nuts — two heavy-duty M16 glands sealing against dust and water
• Takes 5–10 mm cable, and seals neatly around 7 mm split conduit
• Hidden M5 nuts — five marine-grade stainless bolts anchor into captive nuts rather than self-tappers that shake loose on corrugations
• Light but tough — just 96 g, with the strength coming from glass fibre reinforced ASA rather than bulk
• Low profile — 30 mm body, with the glands projecting 28 mm below
• Universal M16 thread — swap the supplied glands for your own hardware if you prefer
• Tough, UV-resistant ASA-Glass Fibre that won't warp, crack or chalk in the Australian sun
• Drilling template supplied
• Australian made, with free postage Australia-wide

How it works

The body mounts over the cable exit and shrouds it, so the cables leave the panel under cover rather than straight out into the weather. The two gland nuts clamp down onto the cable jacket or conduit, compressing a seal around it — that is where the IP68 rating comes from, not from the housing itself.

Because the glands face downward beneath the shroud, water running down the panel drips clear instead of tracking along the cable and into the hole.

Specifications

• Brand: Ventit3D^™
• Material: ASA-Glass Fibre
• Colour: Black
• External dimensions: 112 x 99 x 30 mm
• Gland projection: 28 mm below the body
• Main cutout: 65 mm (recommended)
• Fixing holes: 5 x 5 mm
• Weight: 96 g
• Glands: 2 x M16 thread, IP68 rated
• Cable range: 5–10 mm diameter
• Conduit: suits 7 mm split conduit (7 mm maximum internal)
• Fixings: 5 x marine-grade stainless steel M5 bolts into hidden M5 nuts
• Mounting: panel, roof or canopy wall

What's included

• 1 x Dual Cable Inlet body
• 2 x M16 gland nuts
• Stainless steel mounting hardware
• 1 x drilling template

Cables and conduit are not included.

Fitting

The supplied template marks the 65 mm cable exit and the five 5 mm bolt holes, so placement is accurate first time. Feed the cables through the glands, tighten the gland nuts onto the jacket or conduit, and bolt the body down over the exit. Seal the panel interface as you would any canopy penetration.

Care

Clean with mild soap and water. Check the mounting hardware and gland nuts for tightness periodically, and inspect for corrosion or damage. No other maintenance is required.

Often bought with

• Single 120mm 12volt Vent — the powered exhaust this often feeds
• Dual Anderson Mount — where you want a plug rather than a sealed pass-through
• Single Anderson Mount — single plugged circuit in a flush housing

Important to note

Any opening cut into a canopy, caravan or structure has the potential to leak if it is incorrectly installed, not properly sealed, submerged, or exposed to high-pressure water such as a pressure washer or car wash. All 12V circuits should be correctly fused and installed to a suitable standard. You are responsible for correct installation, sealing, and periodic inspection for wear, damage and seal integrity.

Frequently asked questions

What makes the Dual Cable Inlet suited to rugged 4x4 use?

It is built for vehicle panels that flex and vibrate. The housing is ASA-Glass Fibre, it mounts with five marine-grade stainless steel M5 bolts into hidden M5 nuts so nothing backs out on corrugations, and the two M16 gland nuts carry a true IP68 rating against dust and water.

What cable sizes does it take?

It seals cables from 5mm to 10mm in diameter, and is a neat fit for 7mm split conduit.

Is installation complicated?

No. A custom drilling template is supplied so you can mark and cut the opening accurately, then the unit bolts on with the five stainless steel M5 bolts into hidden nuts.

How durable is the material?

The housing is ASA-Glass Fibre, a glass fibre reinforced ASA. ASA resists UV without chalking, fading or going brittle, and the glass fibre reinforcement adds the stiffness to hold its shape and its seal through vibration and heat.

Can I replace the supplied M16 gland nuts?

Yes. The housing uses universal M16 threads, so you can swap the supplied glands for alternative M16 hardware if your build calls for something different.