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The more accurate and reliable solution to sealing glands in explosive atmospheres 15 minutes at 40°C, more than 15 times faster than traditional compounds. This means not only is the installation inherently more reliable, but an installation time saving can also be achieved. ■ Simple cable preparation to reduce error and application time
The latest innovation from CMP Products is “Rapid Ex” For CMP Products, the cable gland and accessory specialists, the protection of electrical power, control and instrument cables are paramount to our work. Correctly sealing these cables as they enter explosive atmosphere electrical equipment is an essential safety requirement the world over. Traditional barrier type cable glands employing clay based sealing compounds have been used in our industry for many years to provide effective explosion protection. However, there are a number of issues associated with this method. CMP Products have identified crucial risks associated with and developed an innovative and revolutionary sealing solution for barrier gland that delivers increased reliability, RapidEx. RapidEx is a liquid pour, fast curing, liquid resin seal that installs in seconds and cures within minutes. Its unique formula begins with a low viscosity liquid that pours into the cable interstices, completely surrounding the cable conductors and displacing the air from the cable gland’s sealing chamber. This eliminates the human error risks associated with clay compounds as, instead of being manually compressed down, using this liquid resin to naturally flow around all the cable conductors ensures a perfect seal. This enhanced accuracy of application allows for a more reliable sealing solution. RapidEx cures in 30minutes at 20°C, more than 18 times faster than traditional epoxy/clay based compounds and also cures in
■ Easy liquid pour RapidEx resin application ensures the perfect seal ■ Enhanced accuracy, improved reliability ■ Cleaner, faster mixing process, reducing the risk of human error
■ More durable and reliable due to high consistency of liquid pour fill ■ Fully compatible with IEC & CEC/NEC wiring code rules ■ Thermal endurance / age tested to the latest version of IEC 60079-0 ■ Explosion pressure tested to IEC 60079-1:2007, CSA-C 22.2 and UL 2225 ■ No need for repeated cable gland disassembly before connection to equipment
The CMP RapidEx Solution also provides additional cable gland benefits: ■ Metal to metal armour clamping (when terminating armoured cables) ■ Flameproof labyrinth joint, maintained in disconnectable barrier chamber ■ Inspectable flame path, with measurable dimensions to define benefits
■ Facility to inspect for earth continuity without disturbing the cable armour termination
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Every barrier gland product supplied by CMP with RapidEx liquid pour resin has an internal flame proof joint, enabling the cable to be easily disconnected and the assembly inspected. This arrangement is certified to both the IEC installation system (Ex d), in accordance with IEC 60079-1, and the CEC/NEC installation systems (Class 1 Division 1 & 2). The outcome of this is a range of products that can be selected for global applications without the need to specify or order different products for different situations.
Choose RapidEX. CMP Products Ltd
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