Hygienic Cable Gland In Plastic

The food and pharmaceutical industry, but also the chemical and clean room technology place high demands on all components used in their systems. Hygiene suitability is the top priority according to the EHEDG requirements. Because in the plants z. B. buildup of dirt particles that can favor the formation of bacterial nests can be excluded. The cleaning agents used must roll off cleanly. Cavities, gaps and open threads are therefore taboo in hygienic applications for cable glands.

Pflitsch developed the Blueglobe Clean Plus for these industries and certified them four years ago as the first complete fitting according to EHEDG. Following the market launch of the stainless steel version, Pflitsch is now expanding its EHEDG solutions, currently with the new plastic version, to start series production in sizes M12 to M40 for cable diameters from 5 mm to 29 mm.

Cable gland

One cable gland size for different cables

This plastic cable gland should convince with the same good values ​​as the stainless steel counterpart in terms of hygiene properties and is cheaper due to the material. According to the company, the hygiene cable gland achieves the high degrees of protection IP66 to IP68 (up to 15 bar) and IP69K and is approved for temperature ranges from -40 ° C to 85 ° C (with TPU sealing insert) or from -40 ° C to 150 ° C (with silicone sealing insert). The sealing inserts are made from high-quality, food-safe plastics in accordance with FDA 21 CFR §177.2600. Institutes such as the Fraunhofer IPA are said to have certified the clean cable glands excellent cleanability. (sh)

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