Threaded Connectors are rated for Zone 1 environments.
Press Release Summary:
Flameproof compliant to EN 60079-0 and EN 60079-1, Amphe-EX compact explosionproof threaded connectors are designed to allow signal to pass through Zone 1 rated areas using coax and fiber optic cables as well as standard copper. Available in 5 shell sizes and 50 insert patterns, connectors are suited for use with 12-28 AWG gauge wires and ATEX and IEC approved. Scratch-resistant, anodic hardcoat plated hardware provides heat resistance and dielectric strength.
Original Press Release:
Compact, Versatile Amphe-EX Connectors Provide Exceptional Current Throughput Capabilities
Sidney, N.Y. April 2009 - Amphenol Industrial, a global leader in interconnect systems, now offers compact explosion-proof threaded connectors specifically designed to allow a signal to pass through Zone 1 rated areas using coax and fiber optic cables as well as standard copper. The small size of the new Amphe-EX connectors allow for small gauge wire from 12 AWG to 28 AWG and requires less space and installation time.
The new Amphe-EX series is ideal for use in signal control and power generation as found in wind energy production applications, various manufacturing processes as well as oil and gas exploration.
The scratch-resistant, anodic hardcoat plated hardware improves heat resistance and dielectric strength over standard plating. The Amphe-EX connectors are ATEX and IEC approved for Zone 1 rated applications, such as the tough conditions of a wind farm.
The explosion-proof status of the connectors enhances their ability to perform in the harshest conditions with the consistent reliability seen in all Amphenol products. The Amphe-EX is flameproof compliant to EN 60079-0 and EN 60079-1, is available in five shell sizes and comes in 50 insert patterns.
Pricing for a mated pair starts at $200 in quantities of 500. Delivery is 10 weeks ARO.
Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in a 675,000 square foot facility in Sidney, N.Y., provides a full range of high reliability connectors and interconnection systems specifically for the industrial markets including base stations, rail/mass transit, process control, automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment, and petrochemical/power generation.
Products include ruggedized-for-industry cylindrical, fiber optic, rectangular, and industrialized versions of Amphenol's MIL-C-5015 cylindrical, MIL-C-26482 miniature cylindrical and GT reverse bayonet cylindrical connectors. It employs more than 1,400 people and is both ISO9001 and MIL-STD-790 certified.
Amphenol Industrial Operations is a division of Amphenol Corporation, Wallingford, CT, one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world, with year 2006 sales topping $2.5 billion.
Company Name: Amphenol Industrial
Address 1: 40-60 Delaware Ave
City: Sydney
State: NY
Zip: 13838-1395
Phone: 215-453-8700
URL: www.amphenol-industrial.com