For Zero Cable Damage
What is coldflow?
Although temperature and various other environmental factors impact cold flow, materials such as plastics and rubbers will begin to creep at room temperature. Cable gland manufacturers can help negate the impact of cold flow through the reduction of load stresses on the cable itself.
The polymer sealing element found in most hazardous area cable glands will only form an effective seal on a cable when compressed or displaced through the action of tightening opposing components of a cable gland. This force applied to the seal either compresses or displaces the sealing face of the seal onto the cable inner sheath. In either case, the force applied in tightening the gland is transferred through this sealing element and on to the inner sheath of the cable.
This force can cause coldflow where the cable inner sheath may move away from the seal and create a possible path for gas or lame propagation in the event of an explosion.
Designed for Zero Cable Damage
The unique Hawke diaphragm sealing system, which all Hawke Cold Flow Compliant Cable Glands use, does not damage cables which exhibit ‘Cold Flow’ characteristics. The diaphragm type seal is the only elastomeric seal to comply fully with IEC/EN 60079-14 and is therefore suitable on effectively filled ‘cold flow’ cables which would otherwise require barrier style cable glands. The Hawke diaphragm seal is also unique in that it is the only flameproof elastomeric seal that can be visually inspected in operation – a real benefit to inspectors.
An Independently tested solution
The 501/453/UNIVERSAL gland manufactured by Hawke International is the only known independently tested non-barrier gland proven to not cause damage to cables and to meet the necessary safety standards when fitted to an actual cable- not a sold stainless steel test mandrel. To find out more about the test, visit https://cablesystems.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/coldflow-whitepaper.pdf and download our free whitepaper.
Coldflow Compliant Cable Glands Special Features
1 Unique Rear Sealing System
2 Unique Inspectable Compound Chamber
3 Zero Cable Damage
4 The Original Reversible Armour Clamp
5 Inspectable Deluge Seal
6 Cable Tightening Guide
The Only “Upgradable” Exd Gland in the world
The 501/453/UNIVERSAL cable gland offers installers the unique opportunity to upgrade the diaphragm seal.
Meant for use on effectively filled cable inner sheath’s to a barrier type gland, whereby a seal is formed around each individual cable core. This offers the user the ability to purchase just one Exd gland for both their standard, and barrier gland requirements.
The ExPress barrier kit provides the user with everything required to change the patented diaphragm seal found in the 501/453/UNIVERSAL to the patented compound seal found in the ICG/653/UNIVERSAL. This flexibility is unrivalled and offers unparalleled cost savings, flexibility and peace of mind.
