Page 10 - Electrical Solutions for Pulp and Paper Processing Facilities

T&B® Fittings
BlueKote®
Conduit Bodies
T&B® Fittings
CorroStall® Aluminum
Conduit Boxes
Corrosion & Harsh Environment Protection
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Pulp and paper processing involves corrosive agents
that cause fast and irreversible deterioration, such as
hydrogen peroxide, chlorine or other chemicals used
for bleaching pulp, as well as harsh cleaning chemicals,
abrasive raw materials, moisture, heat and humidity.
According to a study commissioned by the U.S. Federal
Highway Administration, corrosion costs the U.S. pulp
and paper industry an estimated $6 billion annually.*
Production problems caused by corrosion include:
• Equipment failure and shortened life
• Poor electrical system reliability caused by high-
resistance connections
• Long maintenance repair time due to corroded parts
• Safety hazards
The use of corrosion-resistant materials is critical
to extending the life and reliability of your electrical
system. Thomas & Betts offers electrical system
components in aluminum, stainless steel, specialty
alloys, non-metallic and PVC-coated materials as a
solution to your corrosion issues. Please refer to page
20 for more information on the resistance of these
and other materials to various chemicals.
OCAL-BLUE® PVC-Coated Conduit Bodies
• Cast-iron bodies and covers coated inside and out with
2 mils blue urethane, then exterior coated with 40 mils
PVC for double-coated corrosion protection
• Ship with covers and encapsulated stainless steel screws
* “Corrosion Costs and Preventive Strategies in the United States,” Publication No.
FHWA-RD-01-156, 2002; commissioned and funded by the U.S. Federal Highway
Administration (DOT), Y. Paul Virmani, project manager; conducted by Gerhardus H. Koch,
Michiel P.H. Brongers and Neil G. Thompson of CC Technologies Laboratories, Inc., of Dublin,
Ohio, in association with J.H. Payer, Ph.D. of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland,
Ohio; sponsored by NACE International of Houston, Texas.
Heavy-Duty Coated Stainless Steel Cable Ties
• Marine-grade Type 316 stainless steel, fully coated
with low-smoke, halogen-free polyester for use in
temperatures from -40° to 150° C
• Quick, easy installation and secure locking
BlueKote® Conduit Bodies
• Triple-layer corrosion protection — including two layers
of epoxy coating — stops corrosion in its tracks
• BlueKote® internal surface coating reduces force
required to pull wires and offers extra corrosion protection
CorroStall ® Aluminum Conduit Boxes
• Made from special copper-free aluminum alloy to resist
corrosion far better than standard copper-free aluminum
• Designed and tested to withstand prolonged exposure
to corrosive agents and extreme temperatures
Stainless Steel Liquidtight Conduit Fittings
• Type 304 stainless steel construction provides strength,
durability and corrosion resistance
• Straight, 45° and 90° angled — UL® Listed Type 3, 3R, 4,
4X for connecting flexible metal conduit to an enclosure
T&B® Fittings
Stainless Steel Liquidtight
Conduit Fittings
Ty-Rap®
Heavy-Duty Coated
Stainless Steel
Cable Ties
OCAL®
OCAL-BLUE® PVC-Coated
Conduit Bodies