Used in oil and gas offshore platforms, FPSO turret mounting equipment, marine environments and natural gas processing equipment, Amphenol's Starline EX and Amphe-EX are threaded, flameproof and fabricated to prevent the mixture of explosive gases and the electrical circuits by means of tighter tolerances in mated junctions. Approved for Zone 1 rated applications, both the connectors eliminate hard wiring to terminal blocks enclosed in junction boxes and provide quick and safe interconnections to modular equipment.
Both the Starline EX and Amphe-EX offer temperature ranges of -20°C to +55°C (T5 and T6 ratings available) and the industry's broadest range of backshell arrangements and contact inserts for power (up to 1,135 amps at 1,000 V), signal (up to 143 contacts) and mixed power control applications. All the contact inserts are interchangeable and reversible to suit specific needs.
The Amphe-EX series allow for small wire gauges (12 – 28 AWG) and requires less space for interconnects. In addition to standard copper contacts, this series offers RJ45 (USB pending) and fiber optic connections in an ATEX and IECEx approved interconnect solution. It also has a dielectric strength of 1,800 V.
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Corrosion Control Testing Chambers
Corrosion test chamber manufacturer Ascott Analytical Equipment has launched the next generation of its acclaimed salt spray and cyclic corrosion test units. Chamber sizes ranging from 120 litres to 2000 litres capacity are available, each with a low loading threshold for ease of use. In all cases, the GRP construction features an easily opened canopy, which incorporates a large viewing window.
