Ex Reducer thread Conversion 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 larger thread to smaller thread.
| Technical Data | |
|---|---|
| Type | Ex Reducer |
| 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 12 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 + 100°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 Reducer Selection Table ‘A’ | |||||||||||||
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| METRIC | NPT | ||||||||||||
| Thread Size | Head Length | Across Flat | Across Corner | Thread Size* | Head Length | Across Flat | Across Corner | ||||||
| L | A/F | A/C | L | A/F | A/C | ||||||||
| M16 | 4.00 | 20.00 | 22.50 | 1/2″ | 4.00 | 27.00 | 30.50 | ||||||
| M20 | 4.00 | 24.00 | 26.50 | 3/4″ | 4.00 | 33.00 | 37.50 | ||||||
| M25 | 4.00 | 30.00 | 34.00 | 1″ | 4.00 | 40.00 | 45.00 | ||||||
| M32 | 4.00 | 37.50 | 42.50 | 1-1/4″ | 5.00 | 48.00 | 54.30 | ||||||
| M40 | 5.00 | 46.00 | 52.00 | 1-1/2″ | 5.00 | 55.00 | 62.00 | ||||||
| M50 | 5.00 | 55.00 | 62.00 | 2″ | 6.00 | 65.00 | 74.00 | ||||||
| M63 | 6.00 | 70.00 | 80.00 | 2-1/2″ | 8.00 | 80.00 | 91.00 | ||||||
| M75 | 7.00 | 85.00 | 95.00 | 3″ | 10.00 | 100.00 | 110.00 | ||||||
| M80 | 10.00 | 90.00 | 100.50 | 3-1/2″ | 10.00 | 115.00 | 130.00 | ||||||
| M85 | 10.00 | 95.00 | 106.00 | 4″ | 10.00 | 128.00 | 141.00 | ||||||
| M90 | 10.00 | 100.00 | 112.00 | – | – | – | – | ||||||
| M100 | 10.00 | 115.00 | 130.00 | – | – | – | – | ||||||
| All dimensions are in millimetres (Except * where dimensions are in inches) | |||||||||||||
- Select Male Thread Size from left hand column of Table ‘B’
- Select Female Thread Size from Table ‘B’
- Using This code reference, please refer to the corresponding Product Selection in Table ‘A’
Ex Reducer Sizing Table 'B' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Female Thread | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Male Thread | Metric Thread | Metric Thread | NPT Thread | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | M12 | M16 | M20 | M25 | M32 | M40 | M50 | M63 | M75 | M80 | M85 | M90 | M100 | Size | 3/8" | 1/2" | 3/4" | 1" | 1-1/4" | 1-1/2" | 2" | 2-1/2" | 3" | 3-1/2" | |||
| 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 Reducer
It should be noted that when using CABEX Thread Conversion Reducer 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 reducer when an reducer is used. A blanking element shall not be used with an reducer.