Hazardous Area Cable Glands
501/453/Universal Flameproof and Increased Safety
ATEX
Application
The 501/453/Universal cable gland provides a flameproof seal on the inner cable 'H' 'G' Approx (Compressed Length)
sheath and an IP seal on the outer sheath. It utilises reversible armour clamp Metric Deluge Diaphragm Armour/Braid
Entry Boot Seal 'C'
(RAC) technology and can therefore accommodate all types of armoured or
braided cables (W, X and Z).
The cable gland is particularly suitable for use on 'soft' inner cable sheaths that
Entry Thread
Ø 'A'
exhibit "Cold Flow" characteristics as the inner diaphragm seal will not damage
Ø 'B'
the cable bedding.
The cable gland is dual certified EExd and EExe and is suitable for installation in
Zone 1 (21) and Zone 2 (22) hazardous areas.
CABLE GLAND SELECTION TABLE
Cable Acceptance Details
Entry Thread Hexagon
Thread Outer Alternative Reversible Armour
Size Size Inner Sheath Armour/Braid Dimensions
Length Sheath Clamping Rings (RAC) 'G'
Ref. NPT* 'A' 'C'
'H' 'B' Steel Wire Armour/Braid/Tape Across Across
Metric Standard or
Orientation Orientation Orientation Orientation
Option Min. Max. Min. Max. 1 2 1 2 Flats Corners
Os M20 2 ½" 15 3.0 8.1 5.5 12.0 0.9/1.25 0/0.7 0.8 - 1.0 0.4 - 0.8 64.4 24.0 27.7
O M20 2 ½" 15 7.5 11.9 9.5 16.0 0.9/1.25 0/0.7 0.8 - 1.0 0.4 - 0.8 64.4 24.0 27.7
A M20 ¾" or ½" 15 9.4 14.3 12.5 20.5 0.9/1.25 0/0.7 0.8 - 1.0 0.4 - 0.8 65.4 30.0 34.6
B M25 1" or ¾" 15 12.1 20.2 16.9 26.0 1.25/1.6 0/0.7 0.9 - 1.25 0.5 - 0.9 71.0 36.0 41.6
C M32 1¼" or 1" 15 17.6 26.5 22.0 33.0 1.6/2.0 0/0.7 1.2 - 1.6 0.6 - 1.2 76.0 46.0 53.1
C2 M40 1½" or 1¼" 15 23.1 32.5 28.0 41.0 1.6/2.0 0/0.7 1.2 - 1.6 0.6 - 1.2 78.1 55.0 63.5
D M50 2" or 1½" 15 28.9 44.4/42.31 36.0 52.6 1.8/2.5 0/1.0 1.45 - 1.8 1.0 - 1.45 93.1 65.0 75.1
E M63 2½" or 2" 15 39.9 56.3/54.31 46.0 65.3 1.8/2.5 0/1.0 1.45 - 1.8 1.0 - 1.45 99.0 80.0 92.4
F M75 3" or 2½" 15 50.5 68.2/65.31 57.0 78.0 1.8/2.5 0/1.0 1.45 - 1.8 1.0 - 1.45 101.9 95.0 109.6
G4 M80 3½" 20 67.0 73.0 75.0 89.5 # # - - 90.6 106.4 123.0
H4 M90 3½" 20 67.0 77.6 75.0 89.5 # # - - 90.6 115.0 132.8
J 4 M100 4" 20 75.0 91.6 88.0 104.5 # # - - 90.6 127.0 146.7
All dimensions in millimetres (except * where dimensions are in inches). Os - F size metric entry threads are 1.5mm pitch as standard.
For G size glands and above, a 2mm pitch is supplied as standard (1.5mm pitch with 15mm length of thread can be supplied) please specifiy when ordering.
1
Smaller value is applicable when selecting reduced NPT entry option.
2 SizesOs and O are available with an M16 thread size. For O size with M16 thread, the maximum cable inner sheath diameter is 10.9mm.
3 Accessories including locknuts, sealing washers, serrated washers, earth tags, shrouds, adaptors and reducers are also available.
4 Larger cable glands available in 501/453 design with a compression type inner seal.
# Dedicated armour clamping rings are fitted. Please specify armour type and size when ordering.
Features
Reversible Armour Clamp - One clamping device accommodates all types of armour or braid.
External Deluge Seal - Visibly inspectable device that prevents moisture ingress into the cable armour or braid and associated equipment.
Versatile LSFZH Rear Seal - Accommodates a wide range of cable sizes and provides highly effective cable grip/ingress protection.
Inner Diaphragm Seal - 50% faster to install than conventional seals and will not damage cable bedding.
Manufactured in brass (standard), nickel plated brass, 316 stainless steel or aluminium.
Brass NPT entries are nickel plated as standard.
Technical Data
Flameproof EExd and Increased Safety EExe. II 2 GD
BASEEFA Certificate No. BAS 01 ATEX 2078X for Os - F. BASEEFA Certificate No. BAS 01 ATEX 2296X for G - J.
Suitable for use in Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22. Suitable for use in Gas Groups IIA, IIB and IIC.
Construction and test standards EN 50014, EN 50018, EN 50019 and EN 50281-1-1. IEC 60079-0, IEC 60079-1 and IEC 60079-7.
IP66, IP67 and IP68 (30 metres for 7 days) ingress protection to IEC 60529, EN 60529 and NEMA 4X.
DTS01 deluge protection certified by ITS.
Operating temperature range -60°C to +80°C as standard.
Assembly instruction data sheet No. A.I. 300 for sizes Os to F. Assembly instruction data sheet No. A.I. 329 for sizes G to J.
Alternative Certification Options Available.
Exd IIC/Exe II. BR-Exd IIC/Exe II. GOST R-Exd IICU/Exe IIU. Approved for use in Kazakhstan.
AUS-Exd IIC/Exe II.
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