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Cable glands - 9224 triple certified

exd,exe,exnR

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.STAHL’s8163/2 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 Exd, Exe and ExnR, making them suitable for use with flameproof (type d), increased safety (type e) and restricted breathing/non-sparking (type nR/nA) enclosures.