Amphenol Industrial Operations, the worldwide leader in explosion proof and hazardous environment interconnects, introduces a new miniature explosion-proof threaded connector specifically designed to allow a signal to pass through Zone rated areas, using coax, fiber optic cables, as well as standard copper. The new Amphe-EX™ is complimentary to Amphenol's industry-proven Star-Line EX™. In addition, the rugged Amphe-EX™ connectors are ATEX and IECex approved for Zone 1 rated applications.

Features & Benefits:

• Available in 7 shell sizes and 30+ insert patterns
• Machined aluminum dust cap for environmental protection
• All Plugs and Inline Receptacles supplied complete with EX rated cable glands
• 50 insert patterns available to suit any application
• Copper, Fiber Optic and Coax inserts available allow for greater flexibility
• RJ45 and USB connections allow use of Ethernet Class D/Cat 5e or USB cables

Product Specifications:

• Amphe-EX™ is flameproof compliant to EN 60070-0 and EN 60079-1
• Plugs & Inline Receptacles supplied complete with EX rated cable glands
• Machined aluminum components heat resistant to 750º F
• Operating Temperature rated to -67º F to +225º F
• Cenelec IP 68-8 rated through SIRA

SIRA Cert. 06ATEX1269X

Markets:

• Oil & Gas Exploration Equipment
• Production Platforms
• Portable Power Distribution Equipment
• Chemical & Paint Manufacturing Plants
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Fuel Storage Facilities