GAS-BLOCK™ ATEX Cable
What are Gas-Block™ ATEX cables?
Gas-Block™ cables are designed for use in Industrial OEM application supporting your needs for EU directive 94/9/EC (ATEX 95) (commonly referred to as ATEX “ATmosphères EXplosibles”). Learn more: Five Reasons to Use Gas-Block Cables in Power Generation Applications.
Who is TE Wire & Cable?
For over 70 years, TE Wire & Cable has been providing a wide selection of high quality specialty, industrial thermocouple and instrumentation cable solutions that are designed for critical applications in:
- Power Generation
- Oil and Gas
- Petrochemical Plants
- Industrial Plants
TE Wire & Cable has launched the Gas-Block product line to be the cost effective, time saving cabling solution as a part of a full ATEX system. To date, Gas-Block has been installed in a wide range of ATEX applications and proven in the lab and in field installations.
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Contact UsIs Gas-Block™ ATEX Cable for your application and how does it differ?
To prevent the transfer of hazardous gases or liquids through conductor strands, cable interstices, and associated cable glands, IEC 60079-14 specifies that cables interstitial spaces be filled with non-hygroscopic fillers. TE Wire & Cable has developed a technology and process (patent pending) to build various configurations of cables that meet these stringent requirements for critical ATEX application in oil and gas, power generation and other industrial plant installations. A flexible inert synthetic compound is used to fill the entire cable interstitial spaces.
Independent third party testing has shown full compliance to IEC and UL requirements with cable meeting leak testing per IEC 60079-14 (435 psi test). TE Wire & Cable GasBlock ATEX Cables built per requirement of IEC 60079-14 shall be tested for oil leakage under a hydraulic pressure of 3000 kPa (435 psi). The cable meets the requirements if no visible oil leakage is detected after 10 seconds of exposure to the hydraulic pressure. The device used to apply hydraulic pressure shall be capable of maintaining the specified pressure during the duration of the test.
Benefits
One major benefit of Gas-Block technology is the elimination of compound sealed barrier cable glands. Gas-Block cable becomes a single time saving solution when used with flame proof cable gland with an elastomeric sealing ring. We challenge you to try our cable and see how it saves you time during your next installation.
In Accordance with Directive 2006/95/EC – The Low Voltage Directive – all type of cables manufactured with Gas-Block technology by TE Wire & Cable conform to the applicable requirements of the following documents:
Ref No.
- IEC 60079-14 (435 psi test)
- IEC 60332-1
- EN 60204-1 (voltage test)
- IEC 61034
- UL 1277 type TC-ER (exception 6 AWG and 8 AWG)
- EU Directive 2011/65/EC
- REACH
Product Specifications
- Conductors: Solid or stranded, bare or plated copper 6 AWG to 18 AWG (4.11 to 1.2MM)
- Insulation and Jacket: Temperature rating up to 200°C (392°F)
- Color Code: Per customer request (standard color is Black and numbered on singles with Black Jacket)
- Construction: Gas blocking properties as applicable to your operating conditions
- Outer Protection Option: Braided stainless steel
Given the wide range of ATEX demands and environments, every requirement is different. Our team will be happy to evaluate your needs to find a solution. Contact one of our friendly, knowledgeable sales professionals today.
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About TE Wire & Cable LLC
TE Wire & Cable LLC, a Marmon Wire & Cable/Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a premier Thermocouple and Specialty wire and cable manufacturer that formed from the Wire and Cable Division of the Thermo Electric Corporation. TEW&C operations for the manufacture of wire and cable have been in existence for more than 79 years. Starting in 1941, TEW&C committed to a mission of providing high-quality wire to the temperature measurement markets, supplying applications from cryogenic up to 1300°C temperatures. Presently, TE Wire & Cable manufactures a full line of thermocouple wire and cable, from iron and nickel-based alloys, and copper with a full line of insulating materials ranging from PVC to high-end CEFIR®, ceramic fiber braids.