The 653/Universal Cable Gland is a Group I certified barrier cable gland suitable for installation into mining applications. Dual Certified ATEX/IECEx (along with many more) for use in Increased Safety (Exe) and Flameproof (Exd) protection concepts. Integral grounding ring suitable for single wire armour ‘W’, wire braid ‘X’ and tape armour ‘Z’. Suitable for both elastomer and plastic insulated cables, and particularly for cables which exhibit 'cold flow' characteristics on the inner sheath, are not effectively filled or have hydroscopic fillers. The gland also provides an elastomeric seal on the cable inner sheath, and a low smoke, zero halogen IP and retention seal onto the cable outer sheath.
Metallic body construction
Fully Inspectable Elastomeric Compound Chamber
Available with either ExPress (liquid resin) or QSP (2-part hand mix compound), both with a cure time of 30 minutes
Reversible Armour Clamp - For all types of armour, braid and tape
Patented Cable Gland Tightening Guide - Helps prevent damage caused by over tightening
Unique Rear Seal - Offering ultimate sealing over an extremely wide cable acceptance range
Inspectable Deluge Seal - Offering IP66, IP67, IP68 & IP69 Ingress Protection
Available with metric or NPT entry threadforms
Application - Group 1 Mining Applications
Ingress Protection -
IP66, IP67, IP68 (30 metres for 7 days, special conditions may apply) and IP69 to IEC/EN 60529
NEMA 4X
Material - Manufactured in Brass, Nickel Plated Brass or 316L Stainless Steel