Ex compression glands

[vivas]

Hi guys,

I have an Ex JB at work, vendor supplied, into this JB are several hawke glands rated to exe / exd which Is fine..... Then there is a few compression glands also exe / exd rated, these glands are in the same type of cable. My question is. When is it ok to use a compression gland and not a hawke gland with an inner gas seal, and when must you use the conventional hawke gland?

 

[ayjay]

sorry i can,t understand any of your post

 

[vivas]

sorry i can,t understand any of your post

Are you compex qualified? It all relates to that..... I just want to know when it's ok to use a rated compression gland instead of a rated gland with inner gas seal into an Exe rated JB

 

[timbobelfast]

What area of classification is it?

And what type of cable?

 

[vivas]

It's zone 2.... Cable make up is as follows. 12core 1.5mm braided armour... There is no inner fat. Just the cores under the braid, the cores are wrapped in a paper protection

 

[listener]

Your question is a little confusing but if you mean a Hawke dual certified Atex approved 501/453 for example in a hazardous area or a Hawke 153 in a non hazardous (safe) area. Both of these glands are compression glands with inner and outer gas seals. Other manufacturers glands are available.