KOPEX-EX® ACCESSORIES FOR EXPLOSIVE HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS

ABB offers purpose-designed Kopex-Ex accessories to complete hazardous area cable gland installations, covering stopping plugs, thread converters, couplers, locknuts and sealing washers for use in explosive atmospheres across Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22.

COMPLETE EVERY INSTALLATION WITH CONFIDENCE

ABB's Kopex-Ex accessories are purpose-engineered to support safe and certified cable gland installations in explosive atmospheres. Built around decades of cable protection heritage at ABB's UK-based manufacturing facility, this range forms an essential part of the complete Kopex-Ex cable management system. Available in nickel plated brass, stainless steel and nylon, Kopex-Ex accessories support a broad range of installation scenarios from Ex d flameproof and Ex e increased safety applications through to dust ignition protection in Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22.

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS

<p>ABB's Kopex-Ex accessories are developed and manufactured at ABB's dedicated facility in Coleshill, Birmingham, UK, drawing on a long heritage of hazardous area engineering expertise. Designed to work as an integral part of a complete Kopex-Ex cable management system, these accessories help maintain enclosure integrity and meet global certification standards across the most demanding environments. ABB offers a comprehensive selection of materials and thread configurations to ensure the right solution is available for every application.</p>

Safe

<p>Stopping plugs, thread converters and couplers seal unused cable entries to maintain enclosure integrity in Ex d and Ex e applications across Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22</p>

Protection

<p>Products are rated to IP65, IP66 and IP68 depending on type, providing reliable sealing against liquid and dust ingress in hazardous environments</p>

Corrosion-resistant

<p>Stainless steel 316 material options deliver resistance to corrosion in demanding marine and chemical applications</p>

Variety

<p>The range includes stopping plugs in standard, tamperproof, hex head, dome head and nylon configurations as well as thread converters, couplers, earth tags, locknuts, serrated washers and sealing joint washers</p>

Temperature-resistant

<p>Products are rated across an operating temperature range from -60°C to +200°C depending on type, supporting use in extreme temperature environments</p>

Flexible

<p>Available in metric, NPT and PG thread forms, the accessories accommodate a wide range of enclosure entry configurations</p>

Compliant

<p>Certifications include ATEX, IECEx and UL 1203</p>

INDUSTRIES WE SUPPORT

From residential construction to commercial and industrial projects, our products support professionals across diverse industries.

Oil and gas, Chemical, Mining, Food and beverage, Marine, Water and wastewater, Power generation

CHALLENGES WE SOLVE

Our products are designed to help professionals solve installation, safety and performance challenges in demanding applications.

Hazardous locations, Liquid and dust ingress, Continuous operation, Cleanliness and contamination, Cost reduction, Sustainability

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KOPEX & KOPEX-EX: FLEXIBLE CABLE PROTECTION FROM STANDARD TO EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS

Kopex and Kopex-EX deliver comprehensive flexible conduit systems and explosion-proof fittings for electrical installations worldwide. From general-purpose applications to the most hazardous explosive atmospheres, these brands provide reliable cable protection. Trusted since 1947 across oil and gas, chemical, rail, construction, and industrial sectors.