a threaded cable joint for a cable having a cable shield enclosing an internal conductor region . the cable joint , which may be connected to a housing , has a connection piece and an outer pressure element . the outer pressure element is screw - connected to the connection piece , and acts on a seal to cause the seal to abut against the cable as the cable passes through the threaded cable joint . a number of shield contact elements are arranged within the connection piece , and in electrical contact with the connection piece . the shield contact elements include conductive contact bows that extend in the direction of the passed - through cable for contacting the cable shield at a first contact point , thus forming a direct electrical connection between the cable shield and the connection piece .