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A bulkhead penetration system for interlocking with a wall to feed cable therethrough is set forth. The system includes a bulkhead member having a shoulder disposed between a collar portion and a locking portion. A plurality of flexible outwardly extending fingers are formed about the locking portio

A bulkhead penetration system for interlocking with a wall to feed cable therethrough is set forth. The system includes a bulkhead member having a shoulder disposed between a collar portion and a locking portion. A plurality of flexible outwardly extending fingers are formed about the locking portion with each finger having a fixed end and a retaining end. The bulkhead member interlocks with the wall such that the wall is retained between at least one of the retaining ends and the shoulder. The distances between retaining ends and the shoulder can vary such that a single system will generally interlock with walls of different thicknesses. The system further includes a boot defining a boot split and a boot bore. The boot includes an inner surface, a first sleeve portion sized to encompass the collar portion, and a second sleeve portion. A grommet defining at least one cable aperture is adapted for being received within the boot bore. Two fasteners for applying force are positioned on the boot to close the boot split and engage the system components. A gasket is removably disposed between the shoulder and retaining ends for providing a tight-fit against the wall. A method for penetrating a wall using a bulkhead penetration system that allows at least one cable to be fed through the wall is also set forth.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A bulkhead penetration system for interlocking with a wall to feed a cable therethrough, the system comprising:a bulkhead member defining a bore therethrough and formed about a longitudinal axis passing through a center of said bore, said bulkhead member having an outwa

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A bulkhead penetration system for interlocking with a wall to feed a cable therethrough, the system comprising:a bulkhead member defining a bore therethrough and formed about a longitudinal axis passing through a center of said bore, said bulkhead member having an outwardly extending shoulder adjacent to a locking portion, said locking portion having a plurality of outwardly extending locking fingers, each of said locking fingers having a fixed end and a retaining end with a camming surface disposed therebetween, said retaining end being proximate to said shoulder relative to said fixed end, each of said locking fingers defining a finger length between said fixed end and said retaining end, said locking fingers being capable of deflecting independently of each other and having an undeflected position, each of said locking fingers in said undeflected position defining an angle between said finger length and said longitudinal axis, said bulkhead member interlocking with said wall such that said wall is retained between at least one of said retaining ends and said shoulder wherein said finger lengths generally vary.