Page 12 - Electrical Solutions for the Metals and Mining Industry

Liquid ingress protection is a critical element to
keeping electrical systems operational. Exposure
to water in indoor or outdoor applications, dust in
suspension, condensation and accidental spills
of machine oils and lubricants can all shorten the
life of your electrical system. One drop can be
enough to ruin your production, so when specifying
electrical components for mining and mineral
processing applications, consider the following
issues related to liquid ingress:
• Liquid exposure can cause deterioration of electrical
connections or short circuits
• Electrical system components designed with round
surfaces help to shed contaminants, rather than
creating a shelf where they can collect
• Abrasive and corrosive mine waters combined with
moisture present extra challenges for liquidtight
electrical components in mining and metal applications
• Appropriate product design, materials and labor skills
are required to ensure reliability, maintainability and
safety of electrical connections subject to liquid and
dust ingress
Thomas & Betts electrical solutions offer protection
against liquid, moisture and dust ingress.
Liquid Ingress Protection
T&B® Fittings
Stainless Steel Liquidtight
Conduit and Cord Fittings
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Russellstoll®
DuraGard® Pin-and-
Sleeve Connectors
DuraGard® Pin-and-Sleeve Connectors
• Not just watertight, but waterproof, mated or unmated
• Tested to 1000 psi for washdown applications
• Full line of 20–60A (600VAC/250VDC max.)
connectors, plugs and receptacles in UL94V-0
flammability-rated, corrosion-resistant,
non-metallic housings
Stainless Steel Liquidtight Conduit
and Cord Fittings
• Stainless steel construction resists corrosion
• Rounded gland nut deflects water from connector
• Continuous sealing ring ensures a liquidtight seal
OCAL-BLUE® PVC-Coated NEMA Type 4X
Form 8 Conduit Bodies
• Double coated inside and out for corrosion protection
• Stainless steel encapsulated cover screws can be
hand-tightened — using only 15 in.-lbs. of torque —
to achieve the UL® Listed Type 4X watertight rating
Code Keeper® Weatherproof Covers
• Rugged aluminum construction resists corrosion
• Cover wet location receptacles to ensure
personnel safety
Ocal®
OCAL-BLUE® Type 4X
Form 8 Conduit Bodies
Red•Dot®
Code Keeper®
Weatherproof Covers