ATEX compliant Bulgin EXP-0991 circular connectors designed for motors pumps lighting and control gear applications

Product Overview

The EXPlora EXP Series offers circular power connectors designed for hazardous or explosive atmospheres, suitable for manufacturers of ancillary electrical equipment such as motors, pumps, lighting equipment, and process and control gear. Independently tested for compliance with ATEX standards for use in Zone 2 and Zone 22 environments, these connectors provide environmental sealing to IP68. They are constructed from a tough, high-grade UL94V-0 rated Polyester material and feature positive locating keyways to prevent mis-connection. The series includes various body styles, contact configurations, and cable acceptance ranges, with options for leading earth contacts and trailing neutral on specific configurations.

Product Attributes

• Brand: EXPlora
• Series: EXP Series
• Material: High-grade UL94V-0 rated Polyester (Body Mouldings), Polycarbonate (Cap Mouldings)
• Contacts: Machined Solid Brass, Nickel plated
• Sealing: IP68 (tested at 1.054kg/sq cm, 10m depth for 2 weeks)
• Certifications: ATEX Zone 2 and Zone 22 compliant
• ATEX Coding: II 3 GD
• ATEX Classification: Ex nA IIC T6 Gc, Ex tc IIIC T85C Dc
• ATEX Certificate No: Baseefa09ATEX0232X
• Environmental Resistance: UV Resistance to EN50021:1999
• Termination: Screw terminations
• RoHS: Compliant

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Number of Contacts	2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10
Current Rating (2, 3, 4, 5 Contacts)	18A
Voltage Rating (2, 3, 4, 5 Contacts)	600V AC/DC
Current Rating (7 Contacts)	16A
Voltage Rating (7 Contacts)	430V AC/DC
Current Rating (10 Contacts)	10A
Voltage Rating (10 Contacts)	250V AC/DC
Contact Resistance	<10m (initial)
Insulation Resistance	>10M (@ 500V DC)
Dielectric Strength	2.2kV DC min
AC Breakdown Voltage	6kV
Ambient Temperature Range	20C to +55C
Cable Acceptance (EXP-0 range)	13-15mm O/D standard; 7-13mm with Gland Pack PX0980
Cable Acceptance (EXP-A range)	20-22mm O/D standard; 14-20mm with Gland Pack PXA980
Conductor Size (2-7 Contacts)	2.5 to 4mm (14 to 10AWG)
Conductor Size (10 Contacts)	0.75 to 2mm (14 to 18AWG)
Cable Retention Force	150N (22mm dia), 150N (15mm dia), 80N (7mm dia)
Body Styles	Flex Cable Connector (EXP-0911, EXP-A911), Inline Cable Connector (EXP-0921, EXP-A921), Front Panel Mounting Connector (EXP-0931), Flange Mounting Connector (EXP-0941)
Contact Type	Screw Terminal
Leading Earth Contact	Included on 3, 4, 5, & 7 Contact versions
Trailing Neutral	Available on 5 Contact Plug or socket
Sealing Caps Available	EXP-0990, EXP-0991, EXP-0992
Additional Gland Packs	PX0980 (for EXP-0), PXA980 (for EXP-A)