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Figure 4 : Example of
connection of a
vibrating machine with
barrier cable gland
Figure 5 : Example of
connection of a
flameproof with cable
gland with rubber
resin into a special bushing. This operation replaces the sections where the cable is exposed for greater
solid filler material between the individual single-core protection from mechanical risks.
cables with resin, eliminating the gaps. However, if the cable is sufficiently long (>3m) and
meets the requirements of the standard [5], a cable
Figure 4 shows the connection of a vibrating machine gland with gasket can be used. Also in this case, it is
using barrier cable glands. When, as in this case, the advisable to use an armored cable to increase the level
cable has a length of less than 3m or does not have a of mechanical protection of the cable.
filling material as required by the standard, the use of Figure 5 shows the connection: if, after a visible
the barrier cable gland is expected on both the motor section, the cable continues in a metal protective tube,
and system sides. Armored cable is often chosen in the cable is said to be laid in an open conduit system.
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