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

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