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“Ex Cable Transit Devices – an alternative to traditional cable glands”

Learn more about the differences by reading this technical paper from Roxtec. 

“Ex Cable Transit Devices – an alternative to traditional cable glands”

Do you work with preventing flammable gases, vapors, or dust to mitigate the risk of explosion in explosive atmospheres? If so, we recommend the technical paper “Ex Cable Transit Devices – an alternative to traditional cable glands”. 

In this paper, our experts on sealing solutions for Ex areas share their experiences and insights with you. The aim is to contribute to increasing safety and compliance regarding cable entry devices in explosive environments and to prevent the risk of explosion.

An alternative to cable glands

The paper explains the differences between Ex cable transit devices and traditional cable glands, considering IEC 60079 standards and interpreting the IEC 60079-14, which has a paragraph referring to structure penetrations in hazardous areas. The paper presents how Ex cable transit devices offer enhanced safety, reliability, and ease of maintenance, and why they are an alternative to cable glands when it comes to securing structural openings in hazardous environments. It also highlights other decisive topics: certifications, area efficiency, and installation quality.

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