Latest news for Kopex International 
New Kopex-Ex conduit glands for use within hazardous area applications(03/05/2011)
Kopex International has introduced new Kopex-Ex conduit glands for use within Group I (Mining) hazardous area applications. The new conduit glands are also designed to comply with international standards including ATEX, IECEx and CSA. This compliance allows the product to be used globally in many different industries. The Group I conduit gland offers an increased temperature range from - 60°C to + 130° C. This rating means it can also be us... [more]
Guide to specifying electrical conduit systems(08/02/2007)
Specifying electrical conduit systems is complicated by new and constantly changing regulatory burden and health and safety issues. Most recently, lead based pliable electrical conduit systems became obsolete under the new RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive, which outlawed the use of lead. Kopex International's new free Guide to Specifying Electrical Conduit provides answers to common questions from engineers and contracto... [more]
ATEX flameproof gland from Kopex gains IECEx certification(21/12/2006)
IECEx Certification is designed to cross national boundaries and set an international standard of conformance; the scheme is aimed at facilitating international trade in electrical equipment while maintaining the required level of safety. Already most of Europe and countries from Australia to China and the United States are participating. Following tests carried out by BASEEFA, the ATEX flameproof gland from Kopex now complies to the requirem... [more]
Kopex conduit systems provide protection and immunity from electromagnetic interference(20/12/2006)
EMI or Electromagnetic Interface manifests itself in many ways and can be conducted by radiation or through mains cable and earthing connections. The impact of this can be critical to the performance of vital equipment that may be used in many different market sectors, from hospitals and nuclear plants through to military installations or establishments and many other demanding environments. To provide protection and immunity from electromagn... [more]
Kopex launches range of RoHS compliant pliable conduit(23/10/2006)
Traditionally, lead based pliable conduit has been widely used throughout industry. Kopex International has launched its new range of RoHS compliant pliable conduit. Lead based pliable electrical conduit systems have become obsolete under the new RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive, which outlaws the use of lead. The new Kopex RoHS compliant products offer all the same performance benefits – but are lead free. Manufacture... [more]
Screenflex electrical conduit screens EMC(15/05/2006)
For applications where essential plant and equipment need EMC screening to prevent malfunction, Screenflex 1 electrical conduit available from Kopex International provides the solution. It is a non-metallic EMC conduit that provides screening to 60dB at 1MHz. This system has been designed to offer highly flexible screening solutions for most static or flexing applications and is also both zero halogen and cadmium free. These features make i... [more]
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