An Explosion-proof Cable Gland is a specialized mechanical component designed for the secure entry of cables into equipment located in hazardous areas. Its primary function is to maintain the integrity of an enclosure in the presence of flammable gases, vapors, or combustible dusts, thereby preventing an electrical installation from becoming a source of ignition.
4. Key Functions
The gland performs several integrated safety and protective functions:
Explosion Containment: Its core function is to maintain the type of protection (e.g., flameproof “d” or increased safety “e”) by preventing the transmission of an internal explosion to the external environment.
Environmental Sealing: Achieves high Ingress Protection (IP) ratings (e.g., IP66/IP68) to block moisture, dust, and corrosive agents, safeguarding electrical connections.
Mechanical Security: Provides superior cable anchorage, resisting vibrations, torsion, and tensile forces to ensure cables remain firmly connected.
Grounding Continuity (for metal glands): Ensures effective earthing of the cable armor in relevant applications, contributing to overall system safety.
In summary, the Explosion-Proof Cable Gland is a meticulously designed component that integrates sealing, holding, and protection to form an essential safety barrier in hazardous area electrical installations.
Description: An Explosion-Proof Cable Gland is a critical safety device engineered for secure cable termination in hazardous locations. Its primary role is to preserve the explosion-proof integrity of electrical enclosures by preventing the ingress of flammable gases or dusts and containing any internal ignition. Serving as the vital entry and sealing point, it ensures that electrical equipment does not become an ignition source in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres.
Construction:
Constructed from robust materials like corrosion-resistant brass, stainless steel, or certified engineering plastics, these glands feature a precision-engineered multi-component design. Key structural elements include:
Primary Applications
These specialized glands are indispensable across industries where explosive atmospheres may exist. Common applications include:
Oil & Gas: Refineries, offshore platforms, pipelines, and fuel storage facilities.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical: Processing plants handling volatile solvents or fine combustible powders.
Mining: Underground tunnels and coal handling areas with combustible dust and gases.
Grain & Food Processing: Silos and mills where airborne dust presents explosion risks.
Paint Spray Booths & Wastewater Treatment Plants.
Our cables, wires, conductors are usually packed in wood drum, Iron-wooden drum. Steel reel will also be used if required by client. For some short length, such as 50m, 150m, 300m, the conductor can also be packed in coil.
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Normally we offer EXW,FCA,FOB,CNF,CIF according to customer requirements.
According to different order quantity, the lead time is different. Normally it is 7- 30 days for production. For large quantities, the goods will be shipped in partial times according to schedule.
