Cable transits for explosion-proof environments

According to EU regulations and IECEx standards, the ATEX directive must be applied in all working environments where explosive materials are present. This applies to areas involving fuel production and storage, the application of chemicals or the use of hazardous substances. MCT Brattberg has developed and tested an Ex-approved range of cable and pipe transits to protect adjacent sites in such areas.

For situations where MCT Brattberg penetrations must be installed in an explosion-hazard environment, MCT Brattberg has undergone various tests to comply with the special guidelines of IEC-Ex and ATEX. Standard products from MCT Brattberg can be used for this purpose. Previously, all parts had to be provided with a visible marking, such as a repetitive Ex stamp on all rubber parts. That requirement is no longer in effect. However, a complete transit window that is used in an Ex environment must be marked as a product certified for Ex environments, and the specific Ex notation must also be shown. For the rectangular windows from MCT Brattberg, such as the various variants of the RGS frames, a PTG end seal is used, which is provided with a silver-colored metal plate on one side showing the Ex notation. When using the round RGP windows, a comparable metal plate (supplied along with the transit) must be placed directly next to the penetration on the wall. All Ex certified products from MCT Brattberg are suitable for both Zone 1 and Zone 2.

All Ex certified products from MCT Brattberg are suitable for both Zone 1 and Zone 2.

If desired, all ATEX certified Ex penetrations from MCT Brattberg are also available in an EMC-resistant version.