Pflitsch LevelEx, LevelEx AC, LevelEx TRI – ATEX cable glands

The industry based on work in potentially explosive zones has its own rules. Mining of mineral resources, production of chemical products, transport and storage of food products are highly risk. To ensure safety in this very specific working environment, structural engineers need reliable components. Mentioning manufacturers who can easily meet the stringent standards, which is confirmed by a number of tests and appropriate certificates, we cannot omit the Pflitsch company. For years, the components of the manufacturer from Hückeswagen, DE have been a quality benchmark in the electromechanical industry. It is no different in the case of the cable glands that meet ATEX standards.

The growing demand for products adapted to ATEX requirements meant that in 2018 Pflitsch presented an offer for customers from the oil, gas, chemical and marine industries by presenting a new series of LevelEx cable glands. Initially, it consisted of specialized products for non-armoured cables. In addition to appropriate sealing parameters (sealing range up to 66 mm) and materials (nickel-plated brass or stainless steel AISI 316L paired with silicone insert), the products are distinguished by compact size. It facilitates the installation of the gland and allows the component to be used in places with limited installation space. The IP66 and IP68 levels of tightness are ensured by special 2-stage cascade structure. An undoubted advantage of the LevelEx series glands is also a wide range of operating temperatures ranging from -60 to +130°C.

Since the launch of the series, the manufacturer has been guided by the goal of creating a complete range of ATEX cable glands. The LevelEx family has been growing successively. Last year, the LevelEx AC group made its debut, which extended the series with a product for armored cables. Thanks to the compression seal, it effectively protects the inner sheath of the cable. It also has a flood seal with an o-ring. Another advantage is the innovative system that enables to check the correctness of the installation without having to dismantle the cable (two opposite "inspection windows"). In recent months, a group of glands with additional efficient EMC shielding (in the form of a patented spring) has also appeared on the market - LevelEx TRI, which meets the needs of applications susceptible to the influence of electromagnetic radiation.

Focusing on the mining and chemical sectors, but also on the food, pharmaceutical, sawmill or agricultural industries (e.g. feed production), the manufacturer has made sure that the LevelEx TRI series is approved for individual types of ignition protection. In this way, the glands adapt to the standards "Ex d" (flameproof enclosure), "Ex e" (increased safety), "Ex ta" (dust ignition protection by enclosure). This specificity makes the products in this group perfect as part of engines, lighting, sensors, measuring devices, etc.

It is also worth noting that by introducing cable glands from the LevelEx TRI group to the market, the manufacturer filled the gap for blueglobe TRI Ex-e II glands.

All groups of LevelEx glands intended for explosion hazard zones meet many standards shown in the form of relevant certificates, which are presented in the table below:

Cable glands signed with the Pflitsch logo are not only the highest quality product that guarantees the reliability of the application. In addition to many innovative facilities in the installation and operation of the component, the products of the LevelEx series are distinguished by an excellent price-performance ratio. In addition, the described glands are manufactured in a factory in Germany. This ensures consistently high quality workmanship based on over a hundred years of experience. Production just beyond our western border undoubtedly has one more advantage: extremely short delivery times.

The number of arguments in favor of the LevelEx cable glands makes it definitely worth considering their use in the end device. They guarantee peace of mind and certainty that the security of our application is protected by a product with excellent technical parameters that meets the highest standards.

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