IECEx Certificate

of Conformity
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
IEC Certification System for Explosive Atmospheres
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Certificate No.: IECEx ITS 16.0041X Page 1 of 4 Certificate history:

Issue 0 (2016-09-29)
Status: Current Issue No: 1

Date of Issue: 2022-05-11

Applicant: Akshar Brass Industries

Plot No. 46, 47, 50, 51 Survey No. 238, 245, 246 Naghedi Industrial Area,
Jamnagar - 361 006 Gujarat
India

Equipment: Cable Glands, Blanking Elements/Stopping Plugs, Reducer, Adaptor, Adapter Nipple & Couplings and Breather/
drain plugs

Optional accessory:

Type of Protection: Flameproof, Increased Safety and Dust Ignition Protection by enclosure

Marking:  

Ex db IIC Gb / Ex eb IIC Gb

Ex tb IIIC Db 

IECEx ITS 16.0041X

Approved for issue on behalf of the IECEx Mark Newman

Certification Body:

Position: Certificate Officer

Signature:
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Date:
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United Kingdom
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Date of issue: 2022-05-11 Issue No: 1

Manufacturer: Akshar Brass Industries

Plot No. 46, 47, 50, 51 Survey No. 238, 245, 246 Naghedi Industrial Area,
Jamnagar - 361 006 Gujarat
India

Manufacturing Akshar Brass Industries

locations: Plot No. 46, 47, 50, 51 Survey No. 238,
245, 246 Naghedi Industrial Area,
Jamnagar - 361 006 Gujarat
India

This certificate is issued as verification that a sample(s), representative of production, was assessed and tested and found to comply with the
IEC Standard list below and that the manufacturer's quality system, relating to the Ex products covered by this certificate, was assessed and
found to comply with the IECEx Quality system requirements.This certificate is granted subject to the conditions as set out in IECEx Scheme
Rules, IECEx 02 and Operational Documents as amended

STANDARDS :
The equipment and any acceptable variations to it specified in the schedule of this certificate and the identified documents, was found
to comply with the following standards

IEC 60079-0:2017 Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements

Edition:7.0

IEC 60079-1:2014-06 Explosive atmospheres - Part 1: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures "d"
Edition:7.0

IEC 60079-31:2013 Explosive atmospheres - Part 31: Equipment dust ignition protection by enclosure "t"
Edition:2

IEC 60079-7:2017 Explosive atmospheres - Part 7: Equipment protection by increased safety "e"
Edition:5.1

This Certificate does not indicate compliance with safety and performance requirements
other than those expressly included in the Standards listed above.

TEST & ASSESSMENT REPORTS:

A sample(s) of the equipment listed has successfully met the examination and test requirements as recorded in:

Test Reports:
GB/ITS/ExTR16.0040/00 GB/ITS/ExTR16.0040/01

Quality Assessment Report:

GB/ITS/QAR16.0004/02
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Date of issue: 2022-05-11 Issue No: 1

EQUIPMENT:
Equipment and systems covered by this Certificate are as follows:

Akshar Brass Industries manufacture CABTEK Brand Cable Glands, Blanking Elements/Stopping Plugs, Reducer, Adaptor, Adapter Nipple &
Couplings and Breather/drain plugs.

See Annex 1 for further details

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF USE: YES as shown below:

See Annex 1

 
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Date of issue: 2022-05-11 Issue No: 1

DETAILS OF CERTIFICATE CHANGES (for issues 1 and above)

1. Update of the new address of manufacturing location
2. Additional evaluation of sizes of 16, 25s and M90x1.5 thread pitch changed from M90x2.0 in Cable Glands of E1FW, E1FX, E1FU, A2F,
CWe, CXe, CUe type with addition of Shrouds.
3. In Stop Plug/Blanking Elements M90x1.5 and IECEx M100x1.5 thread pitch changed to M90x2.0 and M100x2.0.
4. Additional evaluation of IP68, PX2K, PXSS2K, A2F-MH, A2F-MHFC, A2F-MHRF, A2F-MHRM, A2FFF, A2FFFC, A2FFFRF, A2FFFRM,
SS2KGPFF Cable Glands, Reducer(R), Adaptor(A), Adaptor Nipple (AN), Adaptor coupling (AC) and Breather/drain plugs were tested with
the requirements of the latest standards IEC 60079-0:2017, IEC 60079-1:2014, IEC 60079-7:2017 and IEC 60079-31:2013
5. Update of the Condition of safe use for Reducer, Adaptor, Coupling and Breather/drain Plugs.
6. Update of the drawings and Installation Manual to reflect the above changes.

Annex:

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Technical Documents
Title: Drawing No.: Rev. Level: Date:
Cable Glands
*E1F Ex Cable Gland Ex-CE1F 1 12/01/2022
*A2F Ex Cable Gland Ex-CA2F 1 12/01/2022
*CW Ex Cable Gland Ex-CCW 1 12/01/2022
*A2FMH/A2FFF/SS2KGPFF Cable Gland 2 Sheets Ex-A2FFF/RC 0 12/01/2022
*Explosion Proof Compound Barrier Cable Gland 2 Sheets Ex-CBC 0 12/01/2022
*IP68 Cable Gland Ex-IP68 0 12/01/2022
*Adapter 5 Sheets Ex-A# 0 12/01/2022
*Reducer 5 Sheets Ex-R# 0 12/01/2022
*Adaptor Nipple 2 Sheets Ex-AN# 0 12/01/2022
*Adaptor Coupling 2 Sheets Ex-AC# 0 12/01/2022
Stop Plug / Blanking Elements
*Hexagonal Stop Plug/Blanking Element Ex-CHSP 1 12/01/2022
*Allen Stop Plug/Blanking Element Ex-CASP 1 12/01/2022
*Breather Drain Plug for Ex e applications Ex-BDPE-# 0 12/01/2022
IM / Cable Gland A2F
Installation Manual for A2F Cable Gland 1 12.01.2022
series
IM / Cable Gland A2FFF
*Installation Manual for A2FFF Cable Gland 0 12.01.2022
series
IM / Cable Gland
Installation Manual for A2FFFC Cable Gland 0 12.01.2022
A2FFCF series
IM / Cable Gland
Installation Manual for A2FFRF Cable Gland 0 12.01.2022
A2FFRF series
IM / Cable Gland
Installation Manual for A2FFRM Cable Gland 0 12.01.2022
A2FFRM series
IM / Cable Gland
Installation Manual for A2FMH Cable Gland 0 12.01.2022
A2FMH series
IM / Cable Gland
Installation Manual for A2FMHFC Cable Gland 0 12.01.2022
A2FMHFC series
IM / Cable Gland
Installation Manual for A2FMHRF Cable Gland 0 12.01.2022
A2FMHRF series
IM / Cable Gland
Installation Manual for A2FMHRM Cable Gland 0 12.01.2022
A2FMHRM series
Installation Manual for Adaptor & Reducer IM / A-R-AN-AC Series 0 12.01.2022
Installation Manual for Stopping Plug/Blanking Element IM / Blanking Elements 01 12.01.2022
IM / Cable Gland
Installation Manual for Compound Barrier PX2K Cable
Compound Barrier PX2K 0 12.01.2022
Gland
Series
IM / Cable Gland
Installation Manual for Compound Barrier PXSS2K Cable
Compound Barrier 0 12.01.2022
Gland
PXSS2K Series
IM / Cable Gland
Installation Manual for Compound Barrier SS2KGP-FF Cable
Compound Barrier 0 12.01.2022
Gland
SS2KGP-FF Series
Installation Manual for CW Cable Gland IM / Cable Gland CW 01 12.01.2022
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Technical Documents
Title: Drawing No.: Rev. Level: Date:
series
IM / Cable Gland E1F
Installation Manual for E1F Cable Gland 01 12.01.2022
series
IM / Cable Gland IP68
Installation Manual for IP68 Cable Gland 0 12.01.2022
series
Installation Manual for Breather Drain Plug IM / BDPE series 0 12.01.2022

DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT

Akshar Brass Industries manufacture CABTEK Brand Cable Glands, Blanking Elements/Stopping Plugs, Reducer,
Adaptor, Adapter Nipple & Coupling and Breathers/drain plugs are certified for Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22.
Cable Glands are metallic in construction and intended to terminate circular armoured, unarmoured and braided
cables and flat Cables (as defined by their type designations) into a threaded entry point within associated
Flameproof, Increased safety or dust tight enclosures. Without compromising the explosion protection provided
by the enclosures in accordance with relevant codes of practice and suitable for Cold Flow applications.
Cable Glands, Blanking Elements/Stopping Plugs, Breather Plug, Adaptor, Reducer, Adaptor Nipple and Coupling
are intended for Indoor and outdoor use in the appropriate Hazardous areas are made from Brass or Stainless
Steel SS316L, Cable sealing rubbers are made of Silicone and Substrate rubber made of Nylon providing
environmental protection IP66/IP67/IP68 with entry thread of Metric and NPT (Taper threads) for Ex “db”
Protection, While Ex “eb” protection having Metric, NPT (Taper Threads), BSP, PG and ET.

Cable Glands can be produced with extended entry thread with 20mm or 25mm length and conduit connection
facility in gland as per customer need without changing flame path and cable clamping range.
• E1FW, E1FX and E1FU Double Compression Cable Glands with Universal Armoured Ring are designed for
armoured cables
• CWe, CXe / CUe Single Compression Cable Glands with Universal Armoured Ring for armoured cables
• A2F and IP68 Cable Glands designed for non-armoured and braided cables
• PX2K Cable Gland are for armoured cable with Compound Barrier seal
• PXSS2K Cable Gland are for unarmoured cable with Compound Barrier Seal
• A2F-MH Cable Gland for Multi Core cable to terminate individually
• A2F-MHFC, A2F-MHRF, A2F-MHRM Cable Gland for multi core cable to terminate individually with
conduit connection
• A2F-FF Cable Gland for Flat/Tracer cable to terminate individually
• A2FFFFC, A2FFFRF, A2FFFRM Cable Gland for Flat/Tracer cable to terminate with conduit connection
• SS2KGP-FF Cable Gland for Flat/Tracer cable with double compression

The Blanking Elements/Stopping Plugs are manufactured with an external male thread along its length with the
exception of a Hexagonal (HSP Series) or Allen (Dome) Head (ASP Series) at one end.

Adapter/Reducer/Nipple/Coupling
• Adaptor having a male thread entry and adapting to female thread same size or higher size
• Reducer having male thread entry and reducing to female thread lower size
• Adaptor Nipple having same size male thread on both end
• Adaptor Coupling have same size female thread on both end

BDPE Series breather/drain plugs are designed to allow moisture emission from Ex e and Ex tb enclosures and to
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allow air within the enclosure to breathe with the surrounding atmosphere. Drainage channels through the body
allow for the passage of moisture through the filter. The device may be screwed into the wall of an enclosure or
into a through hole, being secured by a locknut.
Parallel threaded Breather Drains may be fitted with thread seal and screwed into the wall of an enclosure or into
a through hole, being secured with a castellated locknut, they will maintain IP66 degree of protection.
Tapered threaded Breather Drain may be fitted with or without thread seal, see below for approved seals. When
fitted with thread seal and secured into a through hole, they will maintain IP66 degree of protection.

Explanation on ordering coding and model nomenclature of E1FW / E1FX / E1FU / A2F / CWe / CXe / CUe / IP68
/ PX2K / PXSS2K Cable Glands:
“*” Cable Standard Entry Thread “C” Optional Entry Thread “C”
Gland Size Metric NPT/BSP ET (BSC) PG Metric NPT
16 M16x1.5 ⅜” ⅝” PG9 - -
20s16 M20x1.5 ½” ¾” PG11 M25x1.5 ¾”
20s M20x1.5 ½” ¾” PG11 M25x1.5 ¾”
20 M20x1.5 ½” ¾” PG13.5 M25x1.5 ¾”
25s M25x1.5 ¾” 1” PG16 M32x1.5 1”
25 M25x1.5 ¾” 1” PG21 M32x1.5 1”
32 M32x1.5 1” 1¼” PG29 M40x1.5 1¼”
40 M40x1.5 1¼” 1½” PG36 M50x1.5 1½”
50s M50x1.5 1½” 2” PG36 M63x1.5 2”
50 M50x1.5 2” 2” PG42 M63x1.5 2½”
63s M63x1.5 2” 2½” PG48 M75x1.5 2½”
63 M63x1.5 2½” 2½” - M75x1.5 3”
75s M75x1.5 2½” 3” - M90x2 3”
75 M75x1.5 3” 3” - M90x2 3½”
90 M90x2 3½” 3½” - M100x2 4”

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Explanation on ordering coding and model nomenclature of A2F-MH, A2F-MHFC, A2F-MHRF, A2F-MHRM Cable
Glands:
*Cable Optional Entry Thread Multi Hole Seal Detail
Standard Entry Thread "C"
Gland "C" Seal Hole Number of
Size Metric NPT/BSP ET (BSC) PG Metric NPT/BSP Cable Ø (X) Holes
M16x1.5 ⅜” ⅝" PG9 M20x1.5 ½” 1.5 1 to 6
16
M16x1.5 ⅜” ⅝" PG9 M20x1.5 ½” 2.0 1 to 6
M20x1.5 ½” ¾” PG1 M25x1.5 ¾” 2.5 1 to 7
M20x1.5 ½” ¾” 6
PG1 M25x1.5 ¾” 3.0 1 to 7
20 6
M20x1.5 ½” ¾” PG1 M25x1.5 ¾” 3.6 1 to 7
M20x1.5 ½” ¾” 6
PG1 M25x1.5 ¾” 4.0 1 to 7
M25x1.5 ¾” 1" 6
PG2 M32x1.5 1" 2.5 1 to 7
M25x1.5 ¾” 1" 1
PG2 M32x1.5 1" 3.0 1 to 7
25 1
M25x1.5 ¾” 1" PG2 M32x1.5 1" 3.6 1 to 7
M25x1.5 ¾” 1" 1
PG2 M32x1.5 1" 4.0 1 to 7
M32x1.5 1" 1¼” 1
PG2 M40x1.5 1¼” 2.5 1 to 7
M32x1.5 1" 1¼” 9
PG2 M40x1.5 1¼" 3.0 1 to 7
32 9
M32x1.5 1" 1¼” PG2 M40x1.5 1¼" 3.6 1 to 7
M32x1.5 1" 1¼” 9
PG2 M40x1.5 1¼" 4.0 1 to 7
9

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Explanation on ordering coding and model nomenclature of A2FFF, A2FFFC, A2FFFRF, A2FFFRM, SS2KGPFF Cable
Glands:
Standard Entry Optional Entry Thread Cable No. of
*Cable
Thread "C" “C” Range Flat
Gland
Cable
Size Metric NPT Metric NPT Min Max
used
20s M20x1.5 ½” M25x1.5 ¾” 4x6.2 6.8x11.7 1
20 M20x1.5 ½” M25x1.5 ¾” 5.7x8 8.7x13.5 1
25s M25x1.5 ¾” M32x1.5 1” 4x6.2 6.8x11.7 2
25 M25x1.5 ¾” M32x1.5 1” 5.7x8 8.7x13.5 1
32s M32x1.5 1” M40x1.5 1¼” 4x6.2 6.8x11.7 3
32 M32x1.5 1” M40x1.5 1¼” 5.7x8 8.7x13.5 3

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Explanation on ordering coding and model nomenclature of Reducer(R), Adaptor(A), Adaptor Nipple (AN),
Adaptor coupling (AC)
Threaded Adaptor and Reducer
Female Metric/NPT/BSP/BSC Thread Size
Male
M16 M20 M25 M32 M40 M50 M63 M75 M90 M100
Metric/NPT/
⅜”, ½”, ¾” 1" 1¼” 1½” 2" 2½” 3" 3½”
BSP/BSC
⅝”ET ¾”ET 1"ET 1¼”ET 1½”ET 2"ET 2½”ET 3"ET 3½”ET 4”ET
Entry Size
M16 A A A
⅜”, ⅝”ET
M20
R A A A A
½”, ¾” ET
M25
R R A A A A
¾”, 1"ET
M32
R R R A A A A
1", 1¼”ET
M40
R R R R A A A A
1¼”, 1½” ET
M50
R R R A A A
1½”, 2”ET
M63
R R R A A
2", 2½”ET
M75
R R A A
2½”, 3”ET
M90
R R R A
3", 3½”ET

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Male to Male (Adaptor Nipple) and Female to Female (Adaptor Coupling) Thread Converter
Male/Female Male/Female Metric/NPT/ BSP/ET(BSC) Thread Size
Metric/NPT/ M16 M20 M25 M32 M40 M50 M63 M75
BSP/ET(BSC) ⅜” ½” ¾” 1" 1¼” 1½” 2" 2½”
Entry Size ⅝”ET ¾”ET 1"ET 1¼”ET 1½”ET 2” ET 2½”ET 3”ET
M16
⅜”, ⅝”ET
M20
½”, ¾”ET
M25
¾”, 1"ET
M32
1", 1¼”ET
M40
1¼”, 1½”ET
M50
1½”, 2” ET
M63
2", 2½”ET
M75
2½”, 3”ET

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Explanation on ordering coding and model nomenclature of Ex e Breather/drain plug (BDPE)

“*” Cable Standard Entry Thread “C” Optional Entry Thread “C”
Gland Size Metric NPT/BSP ET (BSC) PG Metric NPT
16 M16x1.5 ⅜” ⅝” PG9 - -
20 M20x1.5 ½” ¾” PG13.5 - -
25 M25x1.5 ¾” 1” PG21 M32x1.5 1”

Explanation on coding and model nomenclature of Blanking Elements / Stopping Plug ASP / Hexagonal HSP:
Size Entry Thread Type
Metric NPT/BSP ET (BSC) PG
16 M16x1.5 - - -
20 M20x1.5 - -
25 M25x1.5 - - -
32 M32x1.5 - - -
40 M40x1.5 - - -
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50 M50x1.5 - - -
63 M63x1.5 - - -
75 M75x1.5 - - -
90 M90x2 - - -
100 M100x2 - - -
⅝” - ⅝”
⅜” - ⅜” ⅜” -
½” - ½” ½” -
¾” - ¾” ¾” -
1” - 1” 1” -
1¼” - 1¼” 1¼” -
1½” - 1½” 1½” -
2” - 2” 2” -
2½” - 2½” 2½” -
3” - 3” 3” -
3½” - 3½” 3½” -
7 PG7
9 PG9
11 PG11
13.5 PG13.5
16 PG16
21 PG21
29 PG29
36 PG36
42 PG42
48 PG48

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Ambient and Ingress protection rating:

Type of Protection Ambient IP
Product Type Ex d Ex e Temperature Rating
A2F ✔ ✔ -60°C≤Ta≤+125°C IP67
E1FW/E1FX/E1FU ✔ ✔ -60°C≤Ta≤+125°C IP67
CWe/CXe/CUe - ✔ -60°C≤Ta≤+125°C IP67
PX2K ✔ ✔ -60°C≤Ta≤+70°C IP66/67
PXSS2K ✔ ✔ -60°C≤Ta≤+70°C IP66/67
IP68 ✔ ✔ -60°C≤Ta≤+105°C IP68
A2FMH/A2FMHFC/A2FMHRF/A2FMHRM/A2FF
✔ ✔ -60°C≤Ta≤+135°C IP66/67
F/ A2FFFC/FA2FFRF/A2FFRM/SS2KGPFF
Adaptor, Reducer, Adaptor Nipple and
✔ ✔ -60°C≤Ta≤+135°C
Adaptor Coupling IP66/67
Hexagon/Allen Stop Plug - Blanking Element ✔ ✔ -60°C≤Ta≤+125°C IP67
Breather/Drain Plug ― ✔ -60°C≤Ta≤+125°C IP66

Special Conditions of Use

Cable Glands:
1. Cable Glands are only suitable for fixed installations.
2. Cables must be effectively clamped from pulling and twisting.
3. Cable Glands shall not be used in enclosure where the temperatures at the point of entry / mounting are
outside the range of ambient temperatures as detailed in general description.
4. The glands should only be used with substantially round cables and tightened to the rated torque with
torque wrenches.
5. Install in accordance with requirements of IEC 60079-14.
6. The cable glands are provided with a sealing ring with an axial sealing height of at least 5 mm. With
reference to the clearance groove, the end-user should ensure that at least five complete turns of the
connector thread are made. In order to guarantee a screw depth of 8 mm, the enclosure should have a
wall thickness of min. 10 mm; if <10 mm, then if necessary, use a washer when cable entries are attached
to the pressure-resistant enclosure.
7. In the case of NPT connecting threads, the end-user must ensure that the necessary IP protection is
guaranteed; this can be done using a suitable thread sealing agent.
8. Installation should not be carried out under live conditions.
Blanking Elements / Stop Plug:
1. The Blanking elements must not be used with a thread adaptor / reducer in flameproof applications.
2. Its user’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate ingress protection level on the interfaces between
these devices and the associated enclosure.
3. When the stopping plugs are used for increased safety or dust protection and no thread seal is fitted the
user shall ensure enclosure and stopping plug interface are suitably sealed, in accordance with IEC
60079-14, to maintain the ingress protection rating of the associated enclosure and protection concept.
4. When fitted in threaded holes the sealing face of the enclosure shall be smooth, the threaded hole shall
be perpendicular to the wall of the enclosure and shall be a medium fit thread.
5. When the stopping plug is fitted in plain holes, the sealing face of the enclosure shall be smooth and at
right angles to the enclosure face where the hole is in excess of 15mm diameter in enclosures
consideration must be given to possible draw angle (taper) on the enclosure wall and the hole shall be no

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larger than 0.3 to 0.5mm above the major diameter of the male thread on the stopping plug.
6. The stopping plug is secured using a suitable locknut inside the enclosure for plain holes in increased
safety enclosures.
7. These stopping plugs can be used in clearance holes or tapped entries on increased safety or flameproof
enclosures as appropriate.
Adapter, Reducers & Nipples:
1. For Flameproof Ex “db” applications, only one adapter or reducer shall be used per cable entry.
2. The adaptors or reducers when used in flameproof applications must not be closed with a flameproof
stopping plug.
3. Its user’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate ingress protection level on the interfaces between
these devices and the associated enclosure.
4. When the adaptors and reducers are used for increased safety or dust protection with no thread seal
fitted the interface between the enclosure and the male thread and the female thread of the adaptor or
reducer are to be suitably sealed (in accordance with IEC 60079-14) to maintain the ingress protection
rating of the associated enclosure.
5. When the adaptors or reducers are used for increased safety or dust protection in threaded hole and the
thread seal is fitted the entry thread in the enclosure must be at right angles to the enclosure wall, the
female thread of the adaptor or reducer are to be suitably sealed, in accordance with IEC 60079-14, to
maintain the ingress protection rating of the associated enclosure.
6. When the adaptors or reducers are used for increased safety or dust protection in a plain hole, the hole
in the enclosure must be no greater than 0.7 mm greater than the male thread and the adaptor or
reducer must be secured with a locknut the female thread of the adaptor or reducer are to be suitably
sealed, in accordance with IEC 60079-14, to maintain the ingress protection rating of the associated
enclosure.
7. In the case of NPT connecting threads, the end-user must ensure that the necessary IP protection is
guaranteed; this can be done using a suitable thread sealing agent.

Breather / Drain Plugs

1. The breather drain plugs shall be used with the supplied sealing washers and the
installer shall ensure that the surface of the enclosure against which the sealing gasket
seals are in good condition.
2. The breather/drains are only suitable for bottom entry applications within associated Ex eb and Ex tb
enclosures.

Certificate issued by: Intertek Testing & Certification Ltd. Page 11 of 11

Intertek House, Cleeve Road,
Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7SA, UK SFT-IECEx-OP-19f (26 October 2018)