Ex Industries successfully completed a hazardous area cable gland upgrade for a major petrochemical plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The project focused on improving cable sealing integrity and mechanical retention across ATEX Zone 1 classified areas exposed to high ambient temperatures, corrosive chemicals, and harsh desert conditions.
This upgrade enhanced overall plant safety and ensured long-term reliability of electrical connections in one of the most demanding hazardous environments.
All supplied products and solutions were fully compliant with international hazardous-area standards, including:
ATEX certified cable glands
IECEx certification
IEC 60079-0
Explosion proof IP rating (IP66/67)
Hazardous location cable gland requirements
These certifications ensured safe operation in explosive gas atmospheres common in petrochemical facilities.
Ex Industries supplied a complete cable entry solution for hazardous areas, including:
Explosion proof cable glands
ATEX cable glands for Zone 1 applications
Stainless steel cable glands for superior corrosion resistance
Brass cable glands for mechanical strength and durability
Barrier glands designed for perfect gas-tight sealing
Suitable for armored and unarmored cables
Designed to prevent gas migration into enclosures and panels
Thread adapters and reducers
Sealing accessories
Certified components to maintain enclosure integrity
The petrochemical plant faced multiple operational challenges:
Cable entry points located in ATEX Zone 1 hazardous areas
Exposure to high temperatures and aggressive chemicals
Risk of gas migration through cable cores
Moisture ingress due to temperature fluctuations
Need for long-term stability in harsh desert environments
Requirement for full ATEX and IECEx compliance
Standard industrial cable glands were not suitable for these conditions.
Ex Industries engineered and supplied ATEX-certified barrier-type cable glands specifically designed for petrochemical hazardous locations.
The solution offered:
Perfect gas-tight sealing to prevent gas migration
Excellent chemical resistance against petrochemical exposure
High temperature stability for desert and process conditions
IP66/67 protection against dust and moisture ingress
Reliable mechanical retention for motors, panels, and junction boxes
Compatibility with hazardous location enclosures and explosion proof panels
This approach ensured safe, long-term performance in critical plant areas.
The cable gland upgrade delivered strong operational and safety improvements:
✔ Enhanced safety for all motor and control panel installations
✔ No moisture ingress issues after installation
✔ Improved reliability of hazardous location cable entries
✔ Long-term performance in extreme desert and chemical environments
✔ Full compliance with ATEX & IECEx standards
✔ Reduced maintenance and inspection requirements
The plant now operates with robust, certified hazardous area cable glands designed for demanding petrochemical conditions.
This project demonstrates Ex Industries’ expertise in delivering hazardous area solutions for petrochemical facilities, including:
Certified explosion proof cable glands
Advanced barrier gland technology
ATEX & IECEx compliant Ex equipment
Reliable performance in extreme heat and corrosive environments
End-to-end support for hazardous area installations
