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CCG A2F-FHC VX VORTEx Double Compression Barrier Gland (0468) is a Hazardous Area Glanding Device for Unfilled Unarmoured Cable Housed in Conduit. Suitable for indoors, outdoors, Group II, III, Zone 1, 2, 20, 21 and 22 hazardous areas.
CCG Part Numbers: 0468-0-VX, 046801-VX, 046802-VX, 046803-VX, 046804-VX, 046805-VX, 046806-VX, 046807-VX, 046808-VX, 046809-VX, 046810-VX
Features & Benefits
For indoors, outdoors, Group II, III, Zone 1, 2, 20, 21 and 22 hazardous areas.
For use with all types of unarmoured cable housed in rigid or flexible conduit.
Fitted with a female rotating conduit coupler.
Outer seal grips the cable, giving superior cable retention and IP rating.
Instantly mixed and injected Resin forms a 100% barrier seal around the individual cores of the cable.
Prevents explosive gases and/or liquids transmitting down the cable.
Precision manufactured from high-quality brass (Marine Grade Electroless Nickel Plated™) available in aluminium or stainless steel 316/316L on request.
Supplied with a thread sealing gasket (parallel threads only).
Type: A2F-FHC VX (Vortex)
Equipment Protection Levels: Ex db IIC, Ex eb IIC, Ex ta IIIC, Ex nR IIC
Gland Material: Brass (Marine Grade Electroless Nickel Plated™), Aluminium, Stainless Steel 316/316L
Seal Material: Standard Thermoset Elastomer or Extreme Temperature Seals, Quick setting Injection Resin Barrier Seal
Sealing Gasket Material: HDPE, Nylon 66 or PTFE
Cable Type: Unarmoured Housed in Conduit
Sealing Area: Outer Sheath and VORTEx Resin around Cable Conductors
Optional Accessories: Adaptor, Reducer, Earth Tag, Locknut, Serrated Washer
Note: The installer should ensure that the materials are suitable for the installation environment.
Installation Standards
IEC/BS EN
IECEx
ATEX
UKEX
TR CU (Russia)
SANS
Ingress Protection
Deluge Protection
Corrosion Protection
A Hazardous Area is one in which there is potential for an explosion of gases, vapours, mists or dust or a combination of these. Such locations are petrochemical plants, offshore oil rigs, fuel filling stations, timber mills, coal mines, flour mills, paint spray booths, sewerage treatment plants, hospitals, explosive magazines and more.
Special precautions must be taken for the design, manufacture, installation and use of equipment and cable glands in such hazardous areas. Persons involved in selecting installing and maintaining electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas should be competently trained, have a full understanding of what a hazardous area is and have knowledge of the equipment protection levels and the installation standards involved.
Additional Technical Data on CCG A2F-FHC VX VORTEx Double Compression Barrier Gland (0468) Part Numbers can be found on the table below. For Conforming Standards & Certificates as well as Fitting Instructions, please advise PDF File.
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| Product Code | Gland Size Ref. |
|---|---|
| Product Code0468-0-VX | Gland Size Ref.0-20s |
| Product Code046801-VX | Gland Size Ref.1-20 |
| Product Code046802-VX | Gland Size Ref.2-25 |
| Product Code046803-VX | Gland Size Ref.3-32 |
| Product Code046804-VX | Gland Size Ref.4-40 |
| Product Code046805-VX | Gland Size Ref.5-50 |
| Product Code046806-VX | Gland Size Ref.6-63 |
| Product Code046807-VX | Gland Size Ref.7-75 |
| Product Code046808-VX | Gland Size Ref.8-80 |
| Product Code046809-VX | Gland Size Ref.9-90 |
| Product Code046810-VX | Gland Size Ref.10-100 |
| All dimensions except NPT are in mm. Intermediate thread sizes are available on request. NPT threads should be tightened ‘wrench tight’. |
