European Cables for Hazardous Location
European Cables for Hazardous Location
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Does anybody know a European manufacturer that makes cables for hazardous locations (Zone 1 and 21)?
I was looking at the webasitre of LAPP cables but they don't have cables for zones 1 and 21.
I was looking at the webasitre of LAPP cables but they don't have cables for zones 1 and 21.






RE: European Cables for Hazardous Location
For example in the US Type MC is allowed in Class 1, Div 2 locations but this isn't spelled out on every datasheet. It's possible Lapp has some cables that are allowed but aren't described as such.
I would look at Nexans and Prysmian as well.
RE: European Cables for Hazardous Location
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But I am superseded they have not mentioned in the specification that this cable is good for hazardous zones 1 and 21.
Is it normal in European cables that they don't mention in the specifications that the cable is suitable for hazardous zones 1 and 21?
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RE: European Cables for Hazardous Location
Attached is a document that discusses cable gland requirements in hazardous locations. It references European standards (EN) and their British (BS) counterparts.
I recommend looking at the country specific requirements you will need to meet, as always the AHJ has the final say on what is allowed / not allowed.
RE: European Cables for Hazardous Location
BS5467 - standard power cable, steel wire armoured
BS6116 - obsolete, elastomer-insulated cable
BS6346 - standard power cable, PVC insulated so not so common these days
BS6724 - standard LSF power cable
BS6883 - offshore elastomer-insulated cable
BS7917 - offshore elastomer-insulated cable
I didn't recognise the last two types at all, but the others are standard cables which may be used in a hazardous area when correctly glanded. I doubt you will find a BS cable specifically qualified for a hazardous area duty, other than for mining, but that industry comes under its own set of rules and regulations anyway.
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RE: European Cables for Hazardous Location
hazardous areas (other than mines) Section 9 Wiring systems
Usually the cables are not certified for hazardous areas, it is up to the designer to select cables that comply with the requirements of IEC60079-14
As noted above the most important thing is to select the correct cable gland. You will find some pretty good info on this site http://www.ehawke.com/index.html
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However I see that LAPP makes Class-5 power cables.
In my opinion it might be totally unnecessary to use Class-5 cables for industrial motor applications.
Please comment.
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http://www.exindustries.com/prod_cables.htm
But I'd prefer MC-HL cable for exposed hazardous location or use of suitable conduit and accessories as per NEC art.500...