Dual certified Ex e / Ex d cable gland

The latest version of the 501/453/UNIVERSAL cable gland truly lives up to its UNIVERSAL name. It is Ex e and Ex d certified and suitable for shielded as well as armoured cables. It utilises the industry leading internal diaphragm seal to meet the explosion requirements of Ex d whilst also helping to prevent cold flow in cables.

Due to standard requirements, the demand for barrier cable glands is increasing. A barrier gland is a cable gland that provides a seal around the individual cores of a cable to maintain the flameproof integrity of Ex d equipment. These glands meet the requirements of EN 60079-14:2014, chapter 10.6 and employ a compound seal, or other sealing method around each core to prevent the migration of an explosion from within a piece of flameproof equipment to the outside atmosphere.

The newest version of the 501/453/UNIVERSAL offers installers the unique opportunity to upgrade the diaphragm seal to a barrier type gland, whereby a seal is formed around each individual core.

Barrier upgrade kits are available in both QSP and ExPress versions and come with everything you need to turn the 501/453/UNIVERSAL into the ICG/653/UNIVERSAL gland. This offers the user the ability to purchase just one Ex d gland for both their standard, and barrier gland requirements. This flexibility is unrivalled and offers unparalleled cost saving and peace of mind.