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News Release from: KEC | Subject: KA 0641 triple-function gland
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 07 May 2001
Glands screen and seal for EMC at sea
EMC interconnect specialist KEC has introduced a new bulkhead gland kit that has been specially developed for use at sea and in other harsh environments.
EMC interconnect specialist KEC has introduced a new bulkhead gland kit that has been specially developed for use at sea and in other harsh environments Adopted by BAE Systems Marine as the standard EMC gland kit for current and new generation programmes such as LPD, Astute and Type 45, the KA 0641 provides top levels of 360-degree electrical screening and environmental protection to IP66 and IP67
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 30 Mar 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Made from aluminium bronze, the KA 0641 is ideal for screening and sealing cables passing through bulkheads, panels or into enclosures and avoids the need for expensive inline connection.
It is suitable for both internal and external use.
Based on the proven KG range developed by KEC, the KA 0641 is a triple-function gland.
The kit includes two concentrically reducing IRIS springs and two rubber O-rings.
This provides the designer with the option of using two IRIS springs and one O-ring for maximising electrical protection or two rings and one spring for applications where environmental protection is the most critical parameter.
A star washer or serrated securing nut is designed to cut through corrosion or paintwork to ensure that the body of the gland is fully grounded through 360 degrees.
The thread area on the KA 0641 has been extended to ensure that it is suitable for all standard panels, bulkheads and cables used on naval ships.
NATO codification procedures are underway.
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