AerosUSA Cable Entry Systems: Frames, Plates, & Grommets

Industrial Enclosure Cable Management

AerosUSA Cable Entry Systems: Route More Cables Through Less Panel Space

AerosUSA cable entry systems provide organized cable routing, strain relief and environmental protection for control panels, machinery and electrical enclosures. Choose modular split frames for pre-terminated cables or membrane cable entry plates for fast installation of non-terminated cables.

🔌 What is an AerosUSA cable entry system?

An AerosUSA cable entry system routes one or multiple cables through an enclosure wall while providing organized cable management, strain relief and environmental protection. The DES product family includes split frames for cables that already have connectors installed, membrane plates for unterminated cables, threaded circular entry plates, brush frames, split inserts, plugs and cable grommets.

1. 🧭 Start With One Question: Is the Cable Already Terminated?

The connector on the end of the cable usually determines which AerosUSA cable entry design makes the most sense. Use this quick selection path before comparing individual sizes.

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Connector Already Installed?

Use a split DES frame with split SPP inserts. The cable and connector can pass through the enclosure without cutting off or rewiring the connector.

Best for: servo cables, Ethernet cables, sensor cordsets, communication cables and prewired machine assemblies.

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Bare Cable End?

Use a DES-PM, DES-PDM or DES-PMM membrane cable entry plate. Push the cable through the membrane to create a compact, sealed cable entry point.

Best for: control wiring, power conductors, field wiring, sensor cables and high-density enclosure installations.

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Need Frequent Cable Changes?

Consider a DES Z or DES ZZ brush frame where flexibility and fast cable changes are more important than a watertight seal.

Best for: data cabinets, test equipment, temporary connections and indoor machine wiring.

⚡ 3-Step AerosUSA Selection Path

Check the Cable
Terminated or unterminated?

Measure Cable OD
Match every cable to its entry range.

Check Protection
Match IP rating, cutout and environment.

2. 🔌 DES Split Cable Entry Frames for Pre-Terminated Cables

AerosUSA DES split cable entry frames solve a common panel-building problem: getting a factory-terminated cable through an enclosure without removing its connector. Split SPP inserts wrap around the cable jacket and slide into the frame, allowing different cable diameters to be combined in one opening.

🧩 DES Modular Frames

Build a cable-entry configuration around the exact cable diameters in your machine instead of dedicating a separate gland to every cable.

For pre-terminated cables
Switchable SPP insert positions
Built-in gasket on applicable frames
Strain relief based on EN 62444
IP66 options available
IK10 frame options available

🔵 SPP Split Inserts

Select an SPP insert according to cable outside diameter, then place the split insert around the existing cable.

Split design requires no connector removal
Multiple cable diameter options
Blank inserts available
TPE construction on common models
Oil and UV-resistant options
Halogen- and silicone-free options

🔩 DES CLICK

DES CLICK combines modular cable routing with a threaded gland-style installation for applications where a rectangular frame is not practical.

M20, M25 and M32 options
Works with SPP inserts
Snap-together construction
Locknut and gasket on applicable versions
Black and gray versions available

Product example: The AerosUSA 1731010005 DES L5 holds up to five small SPP inserts and supports inserts for cables from approximately 2 to 17 mm. The frame is rated IP66 and IK10, with an operating temperature range of -40°C to 155°C.

3. 💧 Cable Entry Plates for Non-Terminated Cables

When cables do not already have connectors attached, AerosUSA membrane plates provide a faster and more space-efficient alternative to installing rows of individual cable glands. Multiple cables pass through preformed membrane locations while the elastomer material seals around the cable jacket.

DES-PDM

Choose DES-PDM when the application requires a reinforced cable entry plate with an internal frame and higher environmental protection.

Typical advantage: IP66 protection with high cable density.

DES-PM

Choose DES-PM for compact push-through installation in compatible panel wall thicknesses.

Typical advantage: Simple installation with IP65 protection.

DES-PDM M

Threaded circular cable entry plates provide several cable paths through one M32, M40, M50 or M63 mounting location.

Typical advantage: High cable density in a circular mounting hole.

DES-PDP

Pyramid-style circular grommets are cut to match a larger cable diameter and secured to the enclosure with a threaded mounting connection.

Typical advantage: One grommet covers a broad cable diameter range.

14-Cable IP66 Example

DES-PDM 24/14G

Provides 14 entries in a 4.41" × 1.42" cutout, including paths for small and larger cable diameters.

20-Cable IP65 Example

DES-PM 24/20G

Fits a 4.41" × 1.42" cutout and combines thirteen 6.5 mm entries with seven 12.1 mm entries.

M50 Threaded Example

DES-PDM M50/19G

Routes 19 cables through a single M50 mounting point using 2.8–6.5 mm cable entries.

Large-Cable Example

DES-PDP 50G

An M50 pyramid-style grommet covering cable diameters from 17 to 42 mm with IP66 protection.

4. 📊 AerosUSA Cable Entry System Comparison

Use this chart to narrow the product family before selecting the exact cable diameter, number of entries and panel cutout.

Product Family	Cable Type	Best Use	Protection	Key Benefit
DES + SPP	Pre-terminated	Servo, sensor and communication cables	Up to IP66*	No connector removal
DES CLICK	Pre-terminated	Round threaded openings	Model dependent	Modular entry through Metric thread opening
DES Z / ZZ	Pre-terminated	Indoor flexible cable routing	Dust-focused	Fast cable changes
DES-PDM	Non-terminated	Industrial enclosure sealing	Up to IP66*	Internal frame + high cable density
DES-PM / PMM	Non-terminated	Compact panel installation	Up to IP65*	Push-through installation
DES-PDP	Non-terminated	Large individual cables	Up to IP66*	Wide adjustable cable range

*Always verify the protection rating of the exact frame, plate, insert combination and installation method before ordering.

5. 🏭 Where AerosUSA Cable Entry Products Fit

AerosUSA cable entry products are designed for applications where multiple cables must pass through limited enclosure space while remaining organized and protected.

🤖 Automation Machinery

Route servo, encoder, sensor, Ethernet and actuator cables into machine control cabinets.

⚡ Electrical Control Panels

Consolidate field wiring into fewer enclosure openings while maintaining orderly cable routing.

🌐 Communications Equipment

Route Ethernet, data and telecommunications cables through compact cabinet openings.

🔧 Retrofit Projects

Use split frames when existing connectorized cables cannot be cut or easily rewired.

✅ Quick AerosUSA Selection Checklist

1. Cable condition
Pre-terminated or non-terminated?

2. Cable diameter
Measure the outside diameter of every cable.

3. Number of cables
Count current cables plus realistic future additions.

4. Panel opening
Verify cutout dimensions or metric thread size.

5. Environmental rating
Confirm whether IP54, IP65 or IP66 protection is required.

6. Temperature
Check the exact product temperature range against the application.

7. Cable changes
Use modular or brush systems when frequent reconfiguration is expected.

8. Unused openings
Use blank inserts or ISP plugs where required to maintain the system.

🧩 Complete the AerosUSA DES System

Matching accessories make it easier to configure a cable entry system for the exact enclosure layout instead of replacing the complete assembly when wiring changes.

SPP Inserts →

Match modular DES frames to specific cable outside diameters.

ISP Insert Plugs →

Close compatible unused insert openings without rebuilding the frame.

Circular Grommets →

Handle larger individual cables with adjustable pyramid-style entries.

Threaded Entry Plates →

Route multiple cables through M32, M40, M50 and M63 mounting points.

❓ AerosUSA Cable Entry FAQ

Can AerosUSA cable entry frames be used with cables that already have connectors?

Yes. AerosUSA DES modular split frames use split SPP inserts that can be placed around a cable without removing the existing connector.

What is the difference between a cable entry frame and a cable entry plate?

A split cable entry frame is typically selected for pre-terminated cables and uses removable inserts. A membrane cable entry plate is designed primarily for non-terminated cables that can be pushed through the plate.

Are AerosUSA cable entry systems waterproof?

Environmental protection depends on the exact product. The AerosUSA range includes IP65 and IP66 cable entry solutions, while brush-style products are intended for applications where a watertight seal is not required.

How do I choose the correct cable entry size?

Measure each cable's outside diameter, count the required cable entries, determine whether connectors are already installed, and verify the panel cutout, wall thickness, IP rating and temperature requirements before selecting the exact part number.

Find the Right AerosUSA Cable Entry Solution

Start with the cable type, outside diameter and required enclosure protection. Then select the frame, plate, insert or grommet that matches your cutout and cable count.

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