Description
“A” type glands are certified Flameproof Ex db, Increased Safety Ex eb, Restricted Breathing Ex nR and Dust Protected Ex ta. They are suitable for use in Zone 1 and 2 for Gas Groups IIA, IIB and IIC and additionally for use in Zones 20, 21 and 22 for Dust Groups IIIA, IIIB and IIIC. Also certified for Zone and Division installations for use with Marine Shipboard and Tray Cables under the NEC and CEC. Commonly referred to as “stuffing glands”, they provide a controlled pull resistant environmental displacement seal on the cable outer sheath, minimising damage to cables that exhibit “cold flow” characteristics. The gland maintains IP66 & IP68 to 50 metres. It is supplied with an IP O-ring seal as standard on metric entry threads. Options are available for use with LSOH cables and extreme temperature applications. The “A” version is designed to accommodate unarmoured and armoured cables where sealing and retention is required only on the outer sheath.
