CMP V-TEC EX, EX L & EX M Cable Gland (A2Pe) Code of protection EEx e II
The CMP V-TEC Type EX, EX L & M Range (A2Pe) of Increased Safety (Type "e") Non-Metallic Cable Glands for Unarmoured and Screened Flexible Cables, is endorses by an EC design type approval certificate in accordance with the requirements of EN50014:1997 & En50019:1994 and the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC, concerning safety of Electrical Equipment, Products and Protection Systems for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (Hazardous Areas).
These Cables Gland products provide an environmental seal on the cable outer sheath and have been introduced as a cost effective solution for all indoor and outdoor cable installations in Zone 1 and Zone 3 Hazardous Areas, where Ex e or EEx e Code of Protection has been permitted. This cable gland is also suitable for use in conjunction with Ex de or EEx de equipment and apparatus which has an increased safety terminal chamber.
EC design type approval certificate number: PTB 99 ATEX 3112X and ATEX 3113X.

CMP V-TEC EX M Cable Glands (A2Pe) – Code of Protection EEx e II Selection Table
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| Size Ref | Thread Size “A” | Thread Length “B” | Cable Acceptance Range “C” | Overall Length “D” | Across Flats | Across Corners | Weight (KG/100) | Pack Qty | ||
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| A2XMP1 | M12 | 8.0 | 3.5 | 6.5 | 18.0 | 23.0 | 15.0 | 16.5 | 0.36 | 50 |
| A2XMP2 | M16 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 21.0 | 27.0 | 19.0 | 21.0 | 0.63 | 50 |
| A2XMP3 | M20 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 12.0 | 23.0 | 30.0 | 24.0 | 27.0 | 1.00 | 50 |
| A2XMP4 | M25 | 11.0 | 12.0 | 18.0 | 28.0 | 38.0 | 33.0 | 37.5 | 2.35 | 25 |
| A2XMP5 | M32 | 11.0 | 17.0 | 25.0 | 32.0 | 43.0 | 42.0 | 47.5 | 3.90 | 20 |
All dimensions in millimeters unless otherwise stated |
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CMP V-TEC EX & EX L Cable Glands (A2Pe) – Code of Protection EEx e II Selection Table
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| Size Ref | Thread Size “A” | Thread Length “B” | Cable Acceptance Range “C” | Overall Length “D” | Across Flats | Across Corners | Weight (KG/100) | Pack Qty | |||
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| EX | EX L | Min | Max | Min | Max | ||||||
| A2XP1 / A2XLP1 | Pg 7 | 8.0 | 15.0 | 3.5 | 6.5 | 18.0 | 23.0 | 15.0 | 16.5 | 0.41 | 50 |
| A2XP2 / A2XLP2 | Pg 9 | 8.0 | 15.0 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 21.0 | 27.0 | 19.0 | 21.0 | 0.67 | 50 |
| A2XP3 / A2XLP3 | Pg 11 | 8.0 | 15.0 | 4.5 | 10.0 | 22.0 | 29.0 | 22.0 | 25.0 | 0.93 | 50 |
| A2XP4 / A2XLP4 | Pg 13.5 | 9.0 | 15.0 | 6.5 | 12.0 | 22.0 | 30.0 | 24.0 | 27.0 | 1.09 | 50 |
| A2XP5 / A2XLP5 | Pg 16 | 10.0 | 15.0 | 7.0 | 14.0 | 25.0 | 33.0 | 27.0 | 30.0 | 1.49 | 25 |
| A2XP6 / A2XLP6 | Pg 21 | 11.0 | 15.0 | 12.0 | 18.0 | 28.0 | 38.0 | 33.0 | 37.5 | 2.33 | 25 |
| A2XP7 / A2XLP7 | Pg 29 | 11.0 | 15.0 | 17.0 | 25.0 | 32.0 | 43.0 | 42.0 | 47.5 | 3.86 | 20 |
| A2XP9 / A2XLP9 | Pg 42 | 13.0 | 18.0 | 24.0 | 38.0 | 42.0 | 57.0 | 60.0 | 68.5 | 10.07 | 5 |
| A2XP10 / A2XLP10 | Pg 48 | 14.0 | 18.0 | 30.0 | 44.0 | 42.0 | 58.0 | 65.0 | 74.0 | 10.73 | 5 |
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| Lloyds Approval No. | 01/00172 |
| Type Designation | V-TEC EX, EX L & EX M (A2Pe) |
| Classification, Hazardous Area | |
| Compliance Code | EN50014 & EN50019 |
| CENELEC Certification | PTB 99 ATEX 3112X & ATEX 3113X |
| Cable Gland Material | PA Polyamide (Colour – Black) |
| Seal Material | Chloroprene / Nitrile Rubber |
| Flame Retardancy Specification | VDE 0471/IEC 695 Part 2-1 |
| Withstanding Temperature Tested | +750°C |
| Certified Continuous Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to + 70°C |
| Ingress Protection | IP68 (at 5 bar) to VDE 0619 / IEC529 |
| Cable Type | Unarmoured |
| Sealing Area | Outer Sheath |
| Sealing Technique | Controlled Seal with Strain Relief |
| Optional Accessories | Adaptor/Reducer, Locknut |
Design Features & Benefits
Wide Cable Sealing range, and additional strain relief for twist protection and high sealing demands Seal Material – chloroprene/nitrile rubber. Flame-retardant to VDE 0471/IEC 965 Part 21.
Proven sealing technique ensuring a highly effective and reliable high integrity solution.
Metric Entry Threads to IEC 423, also available with Pg connection thread to DIN 40430
Tested to VDE 0619, protection IP 68 at 5 bar. Test temperature 750°C
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