Dave Springate | 07/04/2019 13:14:25 |
![]() 56 forum posts 121 photos | Hi, I'm trying to locate a Gland that fits this hole and thread, rather than just jam a plastic one in there. Anyone got any idea's as to if they are available from anywhere? I'm having no luck locating one at all. |
John Haine | 07/04/2019 13:30:54 |
5563 forum posts 322 photos | Standard item from good electrical supplier that sells to the trade. |
Paul Kemp | 07/04/2019 13:45:43 |
798 forum posts 27 photos | Dave, Visit your local City Elctrical Factors they will likely have something in either plastic, brass or steel. However some old motors I have had some very odd threads which don't match modern standards. The one on my mill dating back to around 1960 I had to tap out to (from memory) 22mm in order to get a gland that would accept screened cable. Paul. |
Simon Williams 3 | 07/04/2019 13:47:25 |
728 forum posts 90 photos | Erm... Not necessarily. Depends on whether it's an imperial (e.g. 3/4 inch x 16 TPI) thread, a metric thread (e.g.M20 x 1.5 pitch) or a Pg thread which goes by the nominal bore size of the conduit. If you can measure I.d and pitch of the thread in the hole we'd be in with a chance. The other clue is what make and nationality is the motor, and how old? HTH Simon |
Former Member | 07/04/2019 13:52:53 |
1329 forum posts | [This posting has been removed] |
Nicholas Farr | 07/04/2019 13:59:03 |
![]() 3988 forum posts 1799 photos | Hi, any electrical factor should have them. Have you looked in B&Q **LINK** or Screwfix **LINK** Regards Nick. |
Dave Springate | 07/04/2019 14:53:07 |
![]() 56 forum posts 121 photos | Hi, it's not M20 that's for sure, I've tried it. Its an old Crompton Parkinson motor of unknown age. I suspect its imperial and everything I've looked up is metric. Can't seem to find a stockist of imperial fittings. I know its not really important but would have liked to get the proper fitting gland if at all possible. |
Alistair Robertson 1 | 07/04/2019 15:19:24 |
154 forum posts 6 photos | Motor threads are "usually" 3/4" Condiut. 750" o.d. x 16 threads per inch, These are NOT BSP. Condiut is designated by the Outside Diameter. BSP threads are designated by the nominal bore of the pipe. Regards, Alistair. |
Frances IoM | 07/04/2019 15:51:38 |
1395 forum posts 30 photos | 3/4" by 16tpi = 3/4 UNF - dies readily available for this - even if motor is probably Whitworth thread a brass fitting should fit |
Dave Springate | 07/04/2019 16:29:49 |
![]() 56 forum posts 121 photos | Posted by Alistair Robertson 1 on 07/04/2019 15:19:24:
Motor threads are "usually" 3/4" Condiut. 750" o.d. x 16 threads per inch, These are NOT BSP. Condiut is designated by the Outside Diameter. BSP threads are designated by the nominal bore of the pipe. Regards, Alistair. Thanks Alistair |
Phil Whitley | 07/04/2019 16:32:36 |
![]() 1533 forum posts 147 photos | looks like 3/4 conduit, which means, no you wont get one anywhere unles you can find an old sparks like me who has some in a tin under the bench! If you have any long established electrical engineers near you, try them!
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Bountyboy | 14/11/2021 19:42:36 |
62 forum posts 8 photos | Hello Dave Springate, I’ve read your posting with interest as I believe I have the same issue as you in trying to identify an old gland thread size/type on a vintage electric motor. Did you manage to identify the thread type? Hope you read this, Paul |
noel shelley | 14/11/2021 20:54:39 |
2308 forum posts 33 photos | Alistair beat me to it ! It's old british conduit ! and as has been your best bet is someone with a tin of odd ones on the bench. You might be able to tap out to 20mm and use metric. for the tap try tracy tools, always very helpful. Noel. |
Emgee | 14/11/2021 21:45:06 |
2610 forum posts 312 photos | 3/4"x16 TPI (55 deg)male to 20x1.5mm (60deg)Female metal adapters are available if you don't mind a slightly extended socket on the motor. Emgee |
Ed Duffner | 16/11/2021 23:19:48 |
863 forum posts 104 photos | Looking closely at the lower photo, the thread appears to be Ø16mm. A vernier or digital caliper could confirm this allowing for the thread size minus the thread depths and as Simon suggested, measuring the thread with a thread gauge would help. There are plenty of cable glands on the RS Components web site of 16mm ...and other sizes of course. Alternatively it might be worth making enquiries with brook-crompton-parkinson-motors.
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Brian Morehen | 21/11/2021 19:07:49 |
![]() 191 forum posts 11 photos | At a guess 3/4 Conduit now Metric which will not match , If a American Motor no match . Continental ,I have found no match, Good Luck Bee.m |
Bountyboy | 21/11/2021 20:05:52 |
62 forum posts 8 photos | Hello, I've managed to identify the gland thread size on my Kennedy Hexacut, Hoover motor, it's 3/4" conduit. I believe this thread is unique to the electrical trade and not a BSP or NPT thread. I obtained a 3/4" male to 20mm female adaptor and used a 20mm gland I had in stock to get the saw running. I would in the future like to make a gland to fit 3/4" conduit thread but until then this setup will suffice. |
Bountyboy | 21/11/2021 20:06:42 |
62 forum posts 8 photos | Thanks to everyone for your help and suggestions, cheers! |
Emgee | 21/11/2021 20:57:07 |
2610 forum posts 312 photos | Hope you shortened the male thread by a good bit or will be very close to terminals. Emgee |
john fletcher 1 | 23/11/2021 09:48:09 |
893 forum posts | Bountyboy, I've an illustrated booklet relating to your MARK l l KENNEDY portable power hack-saw, and new, they were £28-0-0 carriage paid. The NON powered units were £14-0-0, again carriage paid, no doubt by British Railways with a three wheel Scammel lorry. and trailer. Does any one know what the price is of a second hand one today, I haven't seen one advertised for a long time. John |
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