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Apr 03, 2013
Newsletter Issue 22 - Apr 2013

Adaptors and Reducers

Problems caused by dissimilar threads can occur in both hazardous and industrial environments. The Raxton brand provides world-class electrical thread conversion solutions for hazardous area and industrial applications. Products are Exd and Exe certified, complying with all major standards. The range includes thread adaptors, stopping plugs, breather drain plugs and cable gland accessories. Products are available in a wide variety of sizes and thread forms, enabling them to be used around the world, and in a variety of standard materials including brass, stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminium and glass filled nylon.

Adaptors, Reducers, Plugs & Accessories

Product Overview

Catalogue

Adaptors Type AB Hex & AB Round

Adaptors provide means of connection between dissimilar thread forms of sizes. Certified Adaptors should be used following the basic rules in line with good engineering practice : No more than one conversion.

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Insulated Adaptors Type DB

Insulated adaptors provide a means to isolate the earth of the supply cable from the load equipment thus reducing the risk of damage to the electronic equipment within the enclosure in the event of a short circuit to ground through the enclosure.

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Right Angle Adaptors Type FG & FN

 Right angle adaptors provide a means of connection where protrusion space is limited whilst simultaneously, if necessary converting the entry thread to that of a different type or reducing size and/or gender of the female thread.

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Reducers Type BJ & BB

Reducers effectively reduce the threaded entry diameter of an enclosure to accept a gland or fitting with a smaller thread. Reducers may also be supplied to accept smaller glands with alternative thread forms. Following the basic rules in line with good engineering practices no more than one reducer should be used at any one time.

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Stopping Plugs Type CF, CB, CK & CQ

Tamperproof Plug Type CF - Inserted from the outside with the allen key towards the enclosure and tightened from the inside to leave a flush finish to prevent removal.

 

RX Plug Type CB - Plugs are inserted with an allen key pointing away from the box and tightened from the outside.

 

Hexagon Head Plug Type CK -  Hex Head Plugs are inserted from the outside and fastened by means of a spanner. They can be fitted with an O ring or washer to increase the IP rating of the installation such as the requirements prescribed in Ex e installations.

Dome Head Plugs Type CQ -  Dome Head Plugs are inserted from the outside and fastened by means of a allen key. They can be fitted with an O ring or washer to increase the IP rating of the installation such as the requirements prescribed in Ex e installations.

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Breather Drain Plugs - Type CTA, CTE & CV

Breather drain plug is designed to effectively drain moisture from an enclosure and allow air from the enclosure to vent into the surrounding atmosphere thereby minimising moisture build-up.

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Washers - Ingress protection and Anti Vibration

IP washers are designed to maintain the integrity of the equipment whereas serrated washers prevent the risk of attachements becoming loose when used in conjuction with a locknut.

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Locknuts

Locknuts are recommended for securing cable glands, thread adaptors or reducers to a gland plate or into equipment.

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