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When cable glands are installed into threaded enclosures without IP washer and without locknut, is
the complete IP rating maintained (as specified on the cable gland)?
When enclosures or cable glands are tested, the IP ratings only apply to either the enclosure or cable gland and it cannot
be assumed that a combination of the IP66 cable gland and IP 66 enclosure will provide an IP 66 installation, unless the
testing included the specific cable gland and enclosure combination.

Published: 11/05/2007

Last Modified: 26/06/2010

Why use nylon washers instead of fibre washers?

In general within the UK it is customer preference. The plastic washers or fibre washers have advantages in different
corrosive atmospheres. The plastic washer is limited to temperature below 80°C if this is a problem, and you would not
install them in temperature less that 5°C but would be OK once they are installed at below these levels to -40°C.

Published: 09/03/2006

Last Modified: 09/03/2006

Does the approval certificate allow a Sealing Washer to be used when a Cable Gland is installed in an
Ex d Enclosure?
The use of Sealing Washers is not covered in the certification documents, it is covered in IEC 60079 – 14 :2003
Installation Code of Practice.

It is acceptable to fit Sealing Washers between flameproof Enclosures and Cable Glands provided that the 5 full threads of
engagement between the two components is maintained.

Published: 18/01/2005

Last Modified: 18/01/2005

Can an I.P. washer be fitted with an Exd cable gland?

I.P. washers can be used in Exd applications providing it does not result in the length/number of threads being less than
the standard requirements i.e. 5 full metric threads and 8mm of thread length. Refer to BS EN IEC 60079–14 2003

Published: 16/03/2004

Last Modified: 16/03/2004

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