KOPEX-EX® NON-METALLIC CONDUIT SYSTEMS FOR EXPLOSIVE HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS
Flexible, anti-static cable protection built for explosive hazardous atmospheres.
ABB's Kopex-Ex non-metallic conduit systems combine electrostatically discharging nylon construction with worldwide hazardous area certifications for safe and reliable performance in Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22.
BUILT FOR WHERE CABLES MEET EXPLOSIVE RISK
ABB's Kopex-Ex non-metallic conduit systems offer a purpose-built cable protection solution for environments where static build-up could cause an explosion. Featuring the EXB anti-static nylon conduit, the EXBB overbraided conduit and the XESX multilayer conduit, the range delivers electrostatically discharging (ESD) protection alongside excellent UV resistance, high mechanical load capacity and high abrasion resistance. Suitable for indoor and outdoor installation, these systems serve critical applications in oil and gas, chemical, food and beverage and mining operations where hazardous area performance is essential.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
<p>ABB's Kopex-Ex non-metallic conduit systems are manufactured and tested to worldwide hazardous area standards, carrying the brand's heritage of trusted cable protection that dates to 1947. Manufactured at ABB Cable Management Products in Coleshill, Birmingham, UK, these systems are engineered to support safe, reliable performance in explosive gas, dust and combined hazardous area applications.</p>
Durable
<p>Manufactured from anti-static Nylon 12 with very high mechanical load capacity, high abrasion resistance and low temperature impact strength for long-lasting performance in demanding environments.</p>Safe
<p>Electrostatically discharging (ESD) construction with surface resistivity below 10⁶ Ω prevents static build-up that could ignite explosive atmospheres in hazardous zones.</p>Temperature-resistant
<p>EXB and EXBB series operate from -20°C to +80°C; the XESX multilayer conduit extends the range from -40°C to +85°C for demanding low and high temperature applications.</p>UV-resistant
<p>Excellent UV resistance supports safe deployment in both indoor and outdoor environments, including open-air industrial and offshore installations.</p>Variety
<p>Available in EXB (anti-static nylon), EXBB (stainless steel overbraided with EMC screening at 60dB at 1MHz) and XESX (multilayer anti-static nylon) formats, with metric and NPT thread fittings to suit a wide range of applications.</p>Flexible
<p>Highly flexible conduit construction simplifies cable routing around obstacles and accommodates movement in dynamic installations for efficient and reliable deployment.</p>Compliant
<p>Certifications include ATEX (Baseefa 08 ATEX 0003X), IECEx (IECEx BAS08.0001X), EN/IEC 60079-0, 60079-7, 60079-31, Ex e IIC Gb, Ex tb IIIC Db and IP66, approved for Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22.</p>INDUSTRIES WE SUPPORT
From residential construction to commercial and industrial projects, our products support professionals across diverse industries.
Oil and gas, Chemicals, Food and beverage, Mining, Marine, Water and wastewater, Life science, 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, Cost reduction, Cleanliness and contamination, Sustainability