Electrical disconnect for hazardous areas
An explosion-resistant connector has a receptacle having a female portion and a first outer portion. A plurality of leads extends through the receptacle into the female portion. An adapter has a hollow portion through which the leads also extend, the adapter attaching to the first outer portion. A p...
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| Zusammenfassung: | An explosion-resistant connector has a receptacle having a female portion and a first outer portion. A plurality of leads extends through the receptacle into the female portion. An adapter has a hollow portion through which the leads also extend, the adapter attaching to the first outer portion. A potting compound is disposed in the hollow portion about the leads. If an explosion occurs, it occurs on an adapter side of the connector as opposed to a receptacle side of the connector. |
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