ATEX Cable Glands for Hazardous Area Installations

Equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres needs glands that are certified for the job, not just glands that look right. AP Technology supplies ATEX approved Ex proof cable glands in plastic and metallic versions for hazardous area installations. They are used in petrochemical, offshore and processing applications. Always work from the zone classification, equipment protection concept and cable type, and confirm the suitability of the gland against the current certificate before installation goes ahead. Moving machine parts can be served by spiral glands in polyamide 6, which give IP68 protection up to 5 bar as well as additional protection against conductor damage. Conduit is covered too, with metallic liquid tight fittings, UL tested to IP68, in straight and right angled versions, plus PVC conduit fittings for spiral PVC conduit in metric and Pg threads. The Bimed standard plastic series is one of the broadest ranges of IP68 polyamide cable glands available and is produced to EN 50262.

Metric glands run from M12 to M63, Pg from Pg7 to Pg48, NPT from 3/8 to 1 1/4 and Pf from 3/8 to 1, with reducing seal versions on most threads. Colours include grey, light grey, black, red, white and blue on metric and Pg ranges. AP Technology was founded in 2001 and is a franchised specialist supplier of cable, connectors, cable assemblies, wire and wire management products. Its main differentiator is service, with in-house cable assembly, scheduled and call-off orders, no minimum order value on stocked products, a cable cutting service, custom labels and packaging, and global shipping. For help with ATEX cable glands for hazardous area installations, speak to the AP Technology team at Brook Industrial Estate, Hayes, on 020 8848 3074. You can also email your requirement to connect@aptechnology.biz.