Cable sealing solutions

for hazardous areas

Approved for
explosive gas and
dust atmospheres
The Roxtec Ex cable sealing system is certified
according to the ATEX directive and the IECEx,
International Certification Scheme, for use in areas
where explosive atmospheres are likely to occur.

Our Ex products are designed to Equipment not included under

prevent ignition of explosive atmos- the ATEX product directive:
pheres. Typical applications are Ex e ■ Seagoing vessels and mobile
and/or Ex tb classified electrical offshore units together with
enclosures, such as transformers, equipment on board such
motors, generators and junction vessels or units, as they are
boxes. already covered by the IMO
Convention.
The protection Ex e means Note: Oil or gas platforms
increased safety, and the protection which are fixed are not
Ex tb means protection by enclo- excluded from the directive.
sure for explosive dust atmosphere.
■ Medical devices intended for
use in a medical environment.
Some of the potential industries
that are likely to be affected by the
ATEX directive include:
■ Petrochemical and chemical
industries
■ Mills, concrete plants
■ Spray booth plants
■ OEM producers intending to
supply to areas where the ATEX
product directive applies
■ Silo works
■ All other industries where areas
have been zone classified
according to marked areas in
the chart on the following page.
 Areas, zones, groups and categories
Areas Classification of Required marking for electrical equipment
explosion hazard
Equipment group Category
Mining Operating I M1
Mining Shutdown I M2 or M1

Non-mining Zone 0 II 1G
Non-mining Zone 1 II 2G or 1G
Non-mining Zone 2 II 3G, 2G or 1G
Non-mining Zone 20 II 1D
Non-mining Zone 21 II 2D or 1D
Non-mining Zone 22 II 3D, 2D or 1D

Roxtec R 100 B Ex frame Highlighted zones = Permitted zones for Roxtec Ex products

Zone classification
Hazardous areas are classified
Zone
into zones based on the possibil-
Zone 0 (gases) Flammable material present continuously or for long periods
ity of occurrence of an explosive
Zone 20 (dust)
atmosphere.
Zone 1 (gases) Flammable material present occasionally in normal operation
It is the obligation of the owner or
Zone 21 (dust)
the operator of a facility to ensure
that the zone classification is done
Zone 2 (gases) Flammable material present in abnormal conditions only for short periods
by authorized personnel. Zone 22 (dust)

The Roxtec Ex product range Highlighted zones = Permitted zones for Roxtec Ex products
includes a wide variety of seals
to handle different cable sizes
and openings. Our products are
designed and approved for use in
Zone 1 and 2 for gas (incl vapor,
mists) and 21 and 22 for dust.
The ATEX directive
Directive 94/9/EC is commonly national and European legislation Standards
referred to as the ATEX (“Atmos- which covers the same subjects
phères Explosibles”) product as stipulated by the ATEX product Roxtec Ex products are tested,
directive. Its objective is to eliminate directive. approved and certified according
or minimize the risks resulting from to the following standards:
the use of certain products in or in The ATEX product directive applies
relation to a potentially explosive in the countries of the European EN 60079-0:2012
atmosphere. Union as well as in Liechtenstein, EN 60079-7:2007
Iceland and Norway. EN 60079-31:2009
The ATEX product directive is a IEC 60079-0:2011
total harmonization directive. Its IEC 60079-7:2006
provisions replace existing divergent IEC 60079-31:2008

IECEx, International
Certification Scheme
The IECEx certification scheme sim- global acceptance of test reports by
plifies global trade with, as well as the member states.
maintenance of, equipment intended
for use in explosive atmospheres. Certification is based on require-
The IECEx scheme is voluntary. It ments in specific international IEC
is managed by the IEC, a standardi- standards for explosion protected
zation organization, and based on equipment.
Reduction of
risk with Roxtec
The purpose of the Roxtec Ex products is to mini-
mize the risk of an explosion to occur.

What is an explosive An explosive atmosphere is defined Potential sources of ignition include

atmosphere? as a mixture of air and a flammable hot surfaces, electrical sparks,
substance in the form of gases, open flames and mechanical friction
vapors, mists, dusts or fibers, in sparks.
which, after ignition, combustion
spreads throughout the entire
unconsumed mixture.

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usually

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oxygen

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What is an explosion? An explosion is a sudden chemical fire, sparks
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from the
or hot
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reaction of a flammable material with surfaces

air or
so

within
oxygen. In order for an explosion another
to occur, three conditions must be source
fulfilled:
1: Flammable material
2: Oxygen
flammable material
3: Ignition source
flammable gas, liquids,
vapor or dust

Risk reduction in general In all situations where there may In practice, however, it is very dif-
be an explosive atmosphere, the ficult to ensure that an explosive
following steps should be taken to atmosphere will never occur.
minimize the risk of explosion:
 Elimination of the explosive In these cases the ATEX product
atmosphere around the source directive provides necessary protec-
of ignition tive measures.
 Elimination of the source of
ignition
 Substitute with a non-flammable
substance
 Lowering the process temperature
 Roxtec Ex marking

All Roxtec Ex products are clearly marked in

accordance with the ATEX directive. They are
easily identified by the yellow Ex label and
Ex icon.

1 2 1 5 8

Cable Transit Device, R...W Sizes: 9

Temp. range
-60 −+ 80ºC
Cable Transit Device, G... 70, 75, 100, 125,

IP66/IP68
IECEx NEM 12.0015U 127, 150 and 200
2 4 Nemko 12ATEX1279U
IECEx NEM 12.0014X
II2G Ex e IIC Gb
II2G Ex e IIC Gb II2D Ex tb IIIC
3 10
II2D Ex tb IIIC Db Canada: Ex e IIC USA: AEx e IIC Class I, Zone 1
Nemko 12ATEX1278X 4 Rating: 1, 2, 3, 3S, 3R, 4, 4X, 5, 12 and 13. 0470 7

Frame size 1-8 and combinations thereof

Min G 1x1 to Max G 8+8+8x10 5
+ 3

6
x
8 0470 7 1. Type of Cable Transit Device. D = Marking for protection against
IP65/IP66/IP67 depending on configuration, 2. NEMKO’s IECEx certificate number. explosive dust.
9 see installation instruction. tb = protection by enclosure, (for EPL Db).
NEM = Name or mark of notified body.
0014, 0015 = Consecutive No. IIIC = Permitted equipment group III or IIIC.
12 = Year of certification. Db = equipment for explosive dust
Canada: Ex e IIC USA: AEx e IIC,
10 U = Marking to indicate that the equipment atmospheres, having a “high” level of
Class I, Zone 1
is an Ex component. protection, which is not a source of ignition
System environmental rating:
X = Marking to indicate that special in normal operation or during expected
1, 2, 3, 3S, 3R, 4, 4X, 5, 12 and 13.
conditions for safe use apply for the malfunctions.
certification of the product. 4. NEMKO’s ATEX certificate number.
3. =Ex Trademark. Nemko = Name or mark of notified body.
II2G=Electrical equipment of Group II is 12 = Year of certification.
intended for use in places with an explosive 1278, 1279 = Consecutive No.
gas atmosphere other than mines U = Marking to indicate that the equipment
susceptible to firedamp. is an Ex component.
2 = Equipment category. X = Marking to indicate that special
G = Marking for protection against potential conditions for safe use apply for the
explosive gases. certification of the product.
Ex = The symbol to indicate that the 5. Type designation for the certified Cable
electical apparatus corresponds with one Transit Device.
or more explosion protection techniques.
6. For cable glands certified as apparatus
e = The symbol for the protection Increased
according to the ATEX directive, the CE
Safety.
mark is also applied.
IIC = Permitted equipment group II or IIC.
Gb = equipment for explosive gas 7. 0470 = Serial number of notified body.
atmospheres, having a “high” level of 8. Minimum/maximum ambient temperature.
protection, which is not a source of ignition
in normal operation or during expected 9. Level of Ingress Protection.
malfunctions. 10. Ex marking for US/Canada.
II2D = Electrical equipment of Group II is
intended for use in places with an explosive
dust atmosphere other than mines
susceptible to firedamp.
Roxtec Ex
sealing system
The ingenious features of the Roxtec products
provide our customers with numerous benefits
including safety and cost-efficiency.

The purpose of using a Roxtec Multidiameter™ by Roxtec

Ex sealing system is to create an A unique feature of our system is
intrusion-proof passage for cables. Multidiameter™, a solution based
This is achieved by allowing the ca- on sealing modules with removable
bles to be routed through a Roxtec layers. The fit to the cable is achie-
frame. Roxtec sealing modules are ved by peeling off layers from the
then inserted in the frame to seal core of the seal, such as Roxtec
the passage. The built-in flexibility of modules or Roxtec round seals.
our modular-based system provides The benefits are enormous for the
fast and safe installations. On top users. Fewer parts that can do
of this, a Roxtec sealing system more turn the pre-planning and lo-
allows additional installations or gistics into simplicity. In fact, every
reconfigurations to be performed in step in your operations, from design
the future. to maintenance, will benefit from the
improvement.
Roxtec Ex sealing system
Modules

RM Ex modules CM Ex modules

Rectangular frames

S Ex frame SF...W Ex frames G...W Ex frames G Ex frame CF 8 Ex frame CF 32 Ex frame CF 16 Ex frame

Round frames/seals

R...W Ex frames R...B Ex frames RS...W Ex seals RS...B Ex seals C RS T Ex seal

Assembly parts

Wedge kit Ex Wedge Ex Stayplate Ex Lubricant

Accessories

Pre-compression Pre-compression Pre-compression Handgrip Stayplate clamps Stayplate

wedge tool eccentric tool pre-comp clips

Roxtec Wedge puller Module Adaption Indicator

Roxtec Ex frames/seals are marked II 2G Ex e IIC Gb/II2D Ex tb IIIC Db. Ingress protection is from IP66 to IP68 depending on the
product. Temperature range -60º C — +80º C or -40º C — +80º C depending on the product.
For Ex frames/seals suitable for EMC, please contact your local Roxtec supplier or send an e-mail to info@roxtec.com for guidance.
We support
you globally

Sharing our knowledge

Roxtec is much more than a
supplier. Our sales and support staff
around the world help customers
find the optimal solution. Our
knowledge, acquired through many
years of work in the field, enables us
to guide you to a solution that suits
your specific needs.

We help ensure quality

Our extensive R&D resources, with
design departments, a fire test lab
and a technical center, give us the
opportunity to continuously develop
and improve products and solutions Installation training
for our customers. We provide tests Whenever desired, we provide
and certificates as well as support product installation training on
and documentation for transferring site through our sales staff and
knowledge within your organization. technicians. On our website
www.roxtec.com, we have collected
Roxtec Transit Designer™ useful information for staff involved
Our free, web-based tool simplifies in assembly and installation of the
product selection according to needs sealing system. Instructions and
and requirements and improves videos can be viewed online or
the entire process of designing, downloaded for free.
purchasing and installing cable and
pipe transits. It is available on
www.roxtec.com.
Available
on your market
Market leader Continuous development Quick deliveries
Roxtec is the global market leader We work continuously to improve Delivery times are crucial. Local
in modular-based seals for cable and our products, to keep pace with and representatives and stocks world-
pipe entries. Our head office is situ- lead the development in the market wide mean that we can deliver
ated in Sweden, where we manu- place and to meet new require- at short notice. Products will be
facture our products and coordinate ments pertaining to materials and delivered to the destination of your
sales and marketing. We serve our standards. All of these activities are choice, to warehouses or directly
customers in more than 70 markets carried out within the framework of to site.
through subsidiaries and an exten- our quality management system,
sive network of local distributors. certified according to the ISO 9001
and ISO 14001 standards.

Find out more

Learn more about us, and find your
nearest Roxtec representative at
www.roxtec.com
 Sweden, Roxtec International AB, HQ

BRO2006001201
Argentina, INGIAR Representaciones SRL
Australia, Roxtec Australia Ltd
Belgium, Roxtec b.v.b.a/s.p.r.l
Brazil, Roxtec Latin América Ltda

ver_5.0/EN/1441/thoge
Chile, FACOR Ltda
China, Roxtec Sealing System (Shanghai) Co. Ltd
Croatia, Roxtec d.o.o.
Czech Republic, Roxtec CZ s.r.o

Local presence Denmark, Roxtec Denmark ApS

Finland, Roxtec Finland Oy

worldwide France, Roxtec France SAS

Germany, Roxtec GmbH

Roxtec is the world-leading provider Hungary, Glob-Prot Trade and Service Ltd

of flexible sealing solutions for cable India, Roxtec India Pvt Ltd
and pipe penetrations. Our adaptability Israel, C&P Co. Ltd
solution, Multidiameter™, is based Italy, Roxtec Italia S.r.l
on modules with removable layers.
Japan, Roxtec Japan K.K
It seals perfectly, regardless of the
Lithuania, SWELBALT UAB
dimension of the cable or pipe. We are
present all over the world in order to Mexico, Roxtec de México, S.A. de C.V

Roxtec ® and Multidiameter ® are registered trademarks of Roxtec in Sweden and/or other countries.
ensure product availability as well as Nigeria, Structured Resource Business Ltd
quick support and supply. The Netherlands, Roxtec BV
Norway, Roxtec AS
Peru, Synixtor S.A.C
Poland, Pionet Sp.zo.o
Russia, Roxtec RU
Romania, Roxtec RO s.r.l.
Singapore/Indonesia, Roxtec Singapore PTE Ltd
South Africa, Roxtec Africa (PTY) Ltd
South Korea, Roxtec Korea Ltd
Spain, Roxtec Sistemas Pasamuros S.L
Switzerland, Agro AG
Turkey, Roxtec Yalıtım Çözümleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
UAE, Roxtec Middle East F.Z.E
UK/Ireland, Roxtec Ltd,
USA/Canada, Roxtec Inc
Venezuela, Groupo ES Escorihuela Sornes, C.A

For other markets and detailed contact information,

please visit www.roxtec.com

Roxtec International AB
Box 540, 371 23 Karlskrona, SWEDEN
PHONE +46 455 36 67 00, FAX +46 455 820 12
EMAIL info@roxtec.com, www.roxtec.com