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cable glands
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The main focus of our business is on the safety of our customers during their day-to-day work. For over
80 years now, weve been leading the way in the explosion protection sector in achieving this goal.
Development of explosion protected, electrical control devices and control units increased continuously
and successfully as of 1926. Pioneering new developments and innovative products are the results
of this success. R. STAHL specialists have been working actively for many years now in national and international committees to define new standards and better safety regulations. R. STAHL presented the
EXLUX 6000 explosion protected series of strip lighting units in 1989. The company quickly became a leading
supplier to the world market in the lighting sector. In 1993, three independent fieldbus systems from
the R. STAHL company were used on an offshore drilling platform near the coast of Norway. What was then
the companys largest fieldbus project required customer-specific, innovative solutions and a high quality
engineering share. R. STAHLs remote I/O System IS1 was introduced in the year 2000 making a decisive step
into the new millennium and gearing for the future. Today, it is an important element of the companys
new fieldbus solutions. Then as now, safety standards did not pose a barrier to us but represented a challenge.
We not only comply with all standards, but are generally also involved in helping to create these standards
and set new ones. As a result, R. STAHL numbers among the leading suppliers of explosion protected components and systems for measurement, control, instrumentation, power distribution, operator control and
observation, besides lighting, worldwide. This in turn results in our offer of all-in services to the explosion
protection sector.
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Application guide
Ex e cable glands
Ex d cable glands
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Triple certified
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TRITON CDS
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Accessories
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application guide
Before cable gland products can correctly be selected to
suit the users application, there are a number of variable
factors that need to be determined. Without this information it is difficult to make an accurate selection or recommendation. Some of these factors may include location,
installation code of practice, environmental conditions,
industrial or classified hazardous area, type of equipment
and details of the cable to be used.
Here are some general guidelines that may help to identify
the appropriate cable gland product to suit your situation.
General cable gland selection guidelines
> determine conditions of use, i.e. industrial,
hazardous area.
> determine environmental conditions
> determine type of cable, armoured or non-armoured
> determine type of armour and thickness,
where applicable
> determine cable overall diameter
> determine cable inner bedding diameter,
where applicable
> determine enclosure type and configuration
> determine whether there is any potential for the coupling
of dissimilar metals (e.g. brass and aluminium)
> determine entry hole type and size
> determine any access limitations or space restrictions
> determine any special earthing or EMC requirements
> determine accessories required, where applicable
If the cable glands are intended for use in flammable
atmospheres (hazardous areas), the following additional
points may help your selection process:
> what is the protection method of the equipment,
e.g. Ex d, Ex e, Ex n
> which gas group is the equipment rated for service in
IIA, IIB or IIC
> if Ex d, is the cable directly entering the main enclosure
> if Ex d, is there a source of ignition inside the enclosure
> if Ex d, is the enclosure volume less than or greater
than 2000 cm3
> if Ex n, is the enclosure a restricted breathing (Ex nR)
enclosure
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single seal
double seal
compound barrier
unarmoured
S.W.A. (single wire armour)
L.C./S.W.A (lead sheathed and single wire armour)
A.W.A. (aluminium wire armour)
A.S.A. (aluminium strip armour)
S.T.A. (steel tape armour)
L.C./S.T.A (lead sheathed and steel tape armour)
L.C./GSWB (lead sheathed and braid armour)
wire braid armour (SWB, GSWB, CWB, TCWB or BWB)
screened (braided) flexible e.g. CY/SY Controlflex
A2F
CWe or C2K
SS2K
E1FW or E1FU
E2FW or E2FU
E1FW or E1FU
E1FU or T3CDS
E1FX/Z or E1FU
E2FX/Z or E2FU
E2FX/Z or E2FU
E1FX/Z or E1FU
E1FX/Z or E1FU
PXSS2K
PX2K
PX2KPB
PX2K
PX2K
PX2K
PX2KPB
PX2KPB
PX2K
PX2K
CWe
C2K
C2K
CXe or C2K
CXe or C2K
IEC cables
single seal
double seal
compound barrier
unarmoured
wire braid armour (SWB, GSWB, CWB, TCWB or BWB)
screened (braided) flexible e.g. CY/SY Controlflex
S.T.A. (steel tape armour)
A2F
C2K
C2K
C2K
SS2K
T3CDS
T3CDS
T3CDS
PXSS2K
PX2K
PX2K
PX2K
Of course the cable type plays a significant part in the cable gland selection, but other important factors must also be carefully considered.
Selection table
hazardous area cable glands (CENELEC approved)
type
protection
sealing method
I.P. rating
8161
Ex e
unarmoured
outer seal
IP66, IP68
8163/2
T3CDS
8163/2
E1FU
8163/2
E1FW
8163/2
E1FXZ
8163/2
E2FU
8163/2
E2FW
8163/2
CUe
8163/2
C2K
8163/2
CWe
8163/2
CXe
8163/2
A2F
8163/2
SS2K
8163/2
PX2K
8163/2
PXSS2K
Ex e, Ex d
armoured (universal)
Ex e, Ex d
armoured (universal)
IP66, IP67,
IP68
IP66
Ex e, Ex d
armoured
IP66
Ex e, Ex d
armoured
IP66
Ex e, Ex d
IP66
Ex e, Ex d
IP66
Ex e
armoured (universal)
outer seal
IP66
Ex e
armoured (universal)
Ex e
armoured
Ex e
armoured
outer seal
IP66
Ex e, Ex d
unarmoured
unarmoured
outer seal
Ex e, Ex d
unarmoured
unarmoured
Ex e, Ex d
armoured (universal)
Ex e, Ex d
unarmoured
outer seal/compound
barrier with deluge seal
outer seal/compound
barrier
IP66, IP67,
IP68
IP66, IP67,
IP68
IP66, IP67,
IP68
IP66, IP67,
IP68
Please note that limitations or special conditions of safe use may be applicable to cable gland applications in accordance with IEC 60079.
For further assistance in the selection of cable glands please refer to pages 12 and 13.
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ex e cable glands
Series 8161
Increased safety Ex e non metallic indoor and outdoor cable glands with metric threads for use in Zone 1,
Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22 hazardous areas with all types of unarmoured cables. Its superior
sealing technique ensures a highly effective and reliable high integrity solution. Suitable for use in
conjunction with increased safety Ex e apparatus or flameproof Ex de equipment which has an increased
safety Ex e terminal chamber. For Intrinsic Safety Ex i, a version with blue cap nut is available.
Series HSK
Increased safety Ex e bell mouthed cable glands are available in brass or plastic/aluminium with metric
threads for use in Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22 hazardous areas with all types of unarmoured cables.
Because of their construction the cable glands are suitable for portable equipment.
Series 8163
Increased safety Ex e metallic cable gland for onshore and offshore applications with metric threads for use
in Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22 hazardous areas with all types of armoured cables.
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Series 8161 1 3
> Intrinsic safety (Ex i) version available
> IP 66
> as single or multi-cable entry
> integrated plug (accessory) for closing unused
cable entries
Series HSK-MZ
bell mouthed cable glands in metal Ex e
> IP 68
> for portable equipment
Series HSK-K-MZ 2
bell mouthed cable glands in plastic/aluminium Ex e
> IP 68
> for portable equipment
Series 8163/2-C2K 4
cable glands Ex e
for all types of armoured cable
> suitable for use with offshore and onshore
cables, with outer seal
> incorporating internal deluge seal for arduous
conditions
> reversible armour clamping cone and uni-fit
clamping ring
Series 8163/2-CWe 5
cable glands Ex e
for SWA cable with outer seal
> suitable for use with onshore cables
Series 8163/2-CXe
cable glands Ex e
for wire braid armour cables with outer seal
> suitable for use with onshore cables
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ex d cable glands
selection
Cables come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and new
designs are regularly being introduce. For example, ones
with optical fibres. The issue of correctly sealing these
cables as they enter hazardous area electrical equipment
is a worldwide problem, and not confined purely to local
conditions. Although there are no IEC construction standards
for the cables intended for use in flammable atmospheres,
according to IEC 60079-14 if a cable gland with an
elastomeric flameproof seal is to be used, the cable should
> be substantially compact and circular (i.e. especially
the part of the cable entering the enclosure)
> have an extruded bedding (without any gaps)
> have fillers, if any are used, which are non-hygroscopic.
Effectively, the cable must be assessed to verify its
suitablity to prevent gas penetration and migration along
its length, as well as its ability to prevent explosion
transmission through the cable, before any cable gland with
an elastomeric seal can be selected. Beyond this other
exceptions still exist.
The IEC installation code of practice IEC 60079-14 is very
clear about the selection of cable glands for use with
Ex d enclosure types.
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triple certified
ex d, ex e, ex nR
The 8163/2 series hazardous area metallic cable glands are available for non-armoured, and all types
of armoured and braided cables. They fulfil all of the requirements of the European ATEX-directives and fully
comply with the latest IEC standards. 8163/2 series cable glands are available in single seal
and double seal orientations, and the double seal cable glands incorporate a displacement seal on the cable
inner bedding. Their modular design and wide cable acceptance range allows a broad variety of cables
to be terminated in a single cable gland without the need for alternative seals or clamping arrangements to
be ordered. In addition to normal sealing of the cable sheath, secure clamping of the single wire
armouring is essential as this armouring is used, not only for mechanical protection, but also contributes
to the electrical protection. In the event of an earth fault, the armouring acts as an earthing conductor,
and the earth continuity system is maintained via the cable gland. According to IEC 60079-0:2004, when
intended for use with braided type cables, the cable gland outer seal must also provide cable retention under
tensile load conditions without the braid being clamped. R. STAHLs 8163/2 series cable glands
are certified in accordance with this requirement. These cable glands are intended for use with Ex equipment
and are provided with triple certification Ex d, Ex e and Ex nR, making them suitable for use with
flameproof (type d), increased safety (type e) and restricted breathing/non-sparking (type nR/nA) enclosures.
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reversible
armour cone
uni-fit
armour clamping ring
modular design
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triton cds
ex d, ex e, ex nR
TRITON CDS delivers a unique concept in cable sealing techniques incorporating the compensating displacement seal system, CDS. Introduced to effectively handle all types and sizes of cable construction
reducing worry for the operator and letting the product do the job. This concept provides effective sealing on
the cable inner sheath, utilising a proven reliable and robust flameproof sealing device installed with
a best in class manner. Taking a crucial cable care principal into account in its design, this concept leaves
nothing to chance yet delivers the ultimate in assembly and installation simplicity. This guarantees a
safety level that is unsurpassed by any other cable gland available. Because of the presence of the CDS
sealing system, during installation the cable gland is fully tightened metal to metal every time regardless of
cable diameter. A reliable O ring arrangement, which is concealed and protected from damage after
installation and during service, fulfills this role. The 8163/2 T3CDS series TRITON CDS is also triple certified
Ex d, Ex e and Ex nR, and additionally provides deluge protection with extra deluge test approval to DTS 01:91.
Continuous operating temperature ranges from 60 C to +130 C.
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deluge seal
CDS compensator
deluge seal
CDS compensator
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accessories
A range of accessories and thread conversion adaptors and reducers are offered to compliment the 8163/2
series cable glands. These include locknuts, serrated washers, sealing washers, earth tags and shrouds.
Locknuts are recommended to secure cable glands, unions, adaptors, reducers, and stopper plugs to a gland
plate or into equipment. Serrated washers fitted internally to the equipment and before a locknut act as
an anti-vibration device to prevent the cable gland or other cable entry device and locknut arrangement from
inadvertently loosening in service. Entry thread sealing washers fitted at the equipment interface are fitted
to maintain the ingress protection level of the equipment. For explosion protected equipment it is essential to
maintain the integrity of the degree of ingress protection at which the equipment has been rated. Slip on
earth tags installed between the cable gland and equipment, provide an earth bond connection as specified in
BS6121:Part 5:1993 and also comply with category B rating as specified in BS EN 50262. A range of push on
shrouds, which are used to minimise the risk of dirt or foreign substances gathering on the cable gland body,
and/or point of cable to gland interface are also available. Standard shrouds are produced in black PVC.
Thread conversion adaptors and reducers are available that convert the cable gland to a different thread type,
or enlarge or reduce the threaded connection between the equipment entry hole and the cable entry device.
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6
8
5
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red plugs 3
The plugs are for closing unused cable entries of
series 8161.
stopping plugs 4
> in moulded plastic
> in metal
breathing glands 1
> in moulded plastic
> in metal
post type bushings Ex d 5
The feed-through connectors provide a flameproof
electrical connection between two flameproof
enclosures or one flameproof enclosure and
a connection space with a different explosion
protection type.
conductor bushings Ex d 8
The conductor bushings are Ex-components, which
provide the connection between electrical
equipment within an enclosure and external circuits.
They are flameproof and form when fitted
into a flameproof enclosure an ignition- and
explosion-secure seal.
accessories
> locknuts 6
> earth tags
> sealing washers
> serrated washers
> flat washers
> shrouds
> enlargements, reducers in moulded plastic
> adapters and reducers in metal 2
> earth conductor bushings Ex e 7
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VISUELL, Stuttgart
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