EX ADAPTOR

Description

Thread conversion Adaptors is designed to provide flexibility and versatility in the execution of construction works when there is a conflict between the type or size of the Cable Gland Thread and the Cable Entry Hole in the equipment. Application: Change Smaller thread to larger thread.

Technical Data
Type Ex Adaptor
Design Specification BS 6121: Part 1:1989, IEC 62444 : 2010 & EN 62444 : 2013
Enclosure Protection IK10 to IEC 62262 (20 Joule) Brass & Stainless Steel Only
Standard Size M 16 to M 100 (1/2″ NPT to 4″ NPT)
Optional Size Other sizes avilable on request
Operating Temperature -55°C to + 175°C*** / -40°C to + 110°C****
Ingress Protection Rating IP 66 / IP 68** when fitted with ‘O’ Ring or Entry Thread sealing Washer
Standard Material Brass (BS EN 12164 / Grade CuZn39Pb3)
Optional Material Brass Nickel Plated, Stainless Steel (SS316 & SS316L).
Standard Thread ISO Metric / NPT
Global Certification
Compliance Standards EN / IEC 60079-0, 1, 7, 31
ATEX Certificate DNV 22ATEX16166X
Code of Protection  | M2  || 2G 1D  2460, IP 66 / IP 68
IECEX Certificate IECEx DNV 22.0003X
Code of Protection Ex db | Mb Ex eb | Mb, Ex db || C Gb Ex eb || C Gb, Ex ta |||C Da
EAC Certificate Applied for Certificate
DNV GL Certificate Applied for Certificate
ABS Certificate Applied for Certificate
PESO Certificate A/P/HQ/GJ/104/6055 (P568287)
***When fitted with Silicon O Ring / ****When fitted with Nylon Washer **IP 68 : Tested at 30m depth for 7 days (Alternate depth & duration can be provided upon request)

Ex Adaptor Selection Table ‘A’

METRIC NPT
Thread Size Max Bore Across Flat Across Corner Thread Size* Max Bore Across Flat Across Corner
C A/F A/C C A/F A/C
M16 9.70 20.00 22.50 1/2″ 14.00 27.00 30.50
M20 14.00 24.00 27.00 3/4″ 20.00 33.00 37.50
M25 20.00 30.00 34.00 1″ 26.00 40.00 45.00
M32 26.00 37.50 42.50 1-1/4″ 32.10 48.00 54.30
M40 32.10 46.00 52.00 1-1/2″ 38.00 55.00 62.00
M50 44.20 55.00 62.00 2″ 49.00 65.00 74.00
M63 53.00 70.00 80.00 2-1/2″ 60.00 80.00 91.00
M75 68.00 85.00 95.00 3″ 75.00 100.00 112.00
M80 71.00 90.00 100.50 3-1/2″ 86.00 115.00 130.00
M85 76.00 95.00 106.00 4″ 97.00 128.00 141.00
M90 79.30 100.00 112.00
M100 88.00 115.00 130.00
  1. Select Male Thread Size from left hand column of Table ‘B’
  2. Select Female Thread Size from Table ‘B’
  3. Using This code reference, please refer to the corresponding Product Selection in Table ‘A’

Ex Adaptor Sizing Table 'B'

Female Thread

Male Thread

Metric Thread
Metric Thread NPT Thread
Size M16 M20 M25 M32 M40 M50 M63 M75 M80 M85 M90 M100 Size 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2" 2-1/2" 3" 3-1/2" 4"
M16 M16
M20 M20
M25 M25
M32 M32
M40 M40
M50 M50
M63 M63
M75 M75
M80 M80
M85 M85
M90 M90
M100 M100
NPT Thread
1/2" 1/2"
3/4" 3/4"
1" 1"
1-1/4" 1-1/4"
1-1/2" 1-1/2"
2" 2"
2-1/2" 2-1/2"
3" 3"
3-1/2" 3-1/2"
4" 4"

   Ex db, Ex eb, Ex ta Certified Adaptor

It should be noted that when using CABEX Thread Conversion Adaptors in association with Explosion Protected electrical equipment the following basic rules must be observed in line with good engineering practice

> Each entry shall have no more than one thread adaptor when an adaptor is used. A blanking element shall not be used with an adaptor