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News Release from: R Stahl | Subject: Brass metric cable glands
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 December 2005
Cable glands approved for hazardous
areas
Brass metric cable glands have been approved for use in both Zone 1 and 2 hazardous areas and also in Zone 21 and 22 areas, which are subject to dust explosion risks.
R Stahl's new Series 8160 brass metric cable glands are approved for use in both Zone 1 and 2 hazardous areas and also in Zone 21 and 22 areas which are subject to dust explosion risks As the new glands meet the tightness requirements of IP 66 and IP 68 and the safety requirements of ATEX Directive 94/9/EC, they are suitable for all applications occurring within a broad ambient temperature range from -40 deg C to +75 deg C
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 18 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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With thread versions from M12 to M63 available, the new glands can be used for cables with diameters ranging from 4-48mm.
This broad range is achieved by using a single seal for each gland size.
As a result, it is not necessary to either convert the gland or modify or exchange the seal.
The new series also includes multiple glands with threads from M20 to M40 and a special seal for use with AsiBUS cables.
Dependent on the version required, it is possible to clamp together up to seven cables with diameters from 5-7mm or eight cables with diameters from 5-6mm.
Another big advantage of the Series 8160 glands is that they use an identical design to R.
Stahl's widely-used Series 8161 plastic glands.
So only one assembly tool is needed.
Another cost cutting innovation lies in the fact that virtually all the company's seals can be used with both brass and plastic glands.
* About R Stahl - R Stahl Technology Group comprises the core divisions of Explosion Protection and Material Handling.
In its 125-year history, this innovative company has acquired international competence and recognition both in materials handling and in explosion protection with its many pioneering developments.
R Stahl has been listed on the stock exchange since 1997.
In the 2003 financial year, the group achieved turnover of EUR 229.4m with over 1900 employees around the world.
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