Product category:
Electrical systems
News Release from: Kopex International | Subject: Fflexible non-metallic electrical conduit
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 March 2006
Electrical conduit provides EMC
screening
A flexible non-metallic electrical conduit provides high levels of EMC screening for the protection of critical machinery which must not be subject to interference.
Where high levels of EMC screening are required for the protection of critical machinery which must not be subject to interference, the choice of electrical conduit is an important consideration To meet this need Screenflex 3, the flexible non-metallic electrical conduit from Kopex International is now available and is well suited to applications within hazardous, MOD, Food and healthcare industries
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 4 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Conduits and cables are ATEX/IECEx approved
Catalogue covers electrical conduit and cable management systems for hazardous areas and provides in-depth technical and ordering information for ATEX and IECEx approved products.
Professional pipe tools for all plumbers
The Kopex International Pipeslice and Pipe-prep professional pipe tools are ideal for all those taking plumbing and heating courses at school or college
In construction, Screenflex 3 is overbraided with stainless steel over a nylon core to promote its EMC screening capability which is rated at 60dB at 1mHz.
The overbraiding also provides additional protection against abrasion - which is important when it is installed in equipment that may vibrate or flex when in use.
With a temperature rating of -5 deg to + 120 deg C in flexing applications and 40 deg to +20 deg c in static applications, Screenflex 3 is suitable for most healthcare equipment applications.
It is also extremely safe with the nylon rated to UL 94 VO.
Flames die in less than 30s under specific test conditions.
The associated Screenflex 3 straight male connector is made from aluminium and is ingress protection rated to IP 66.
Screenflex 3 is part of a complete family of Screenflex flexible conduits for specialist markets manufactured by Kopex.
All are available from the company's network of Accredited Specialist Stockists who can provide specifiers with technical support and application advice.
• Kopex International: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Manufacturingtalk email newsletter
• Manufacturingtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
