

ATEX vs IECEx Cable Glands: What Is the Difference?
ATEX and IECEx both point at IEC 60079, but one is mandatory EU law and the other voluntary — and their assessment routes are not equivalent. How to read the certificate number before you order.
GHX provide Brass and Stainless Steel Cable Glands in various specifications and models, suitable for various industrial environments, including waterproof, explosion-proof, electrical equipment, etc.
Explore our full range of cable connectors, from nylon and brass to stainless steel, there's something for every application. GHX can customize OEM cable connectors to your specific requirements, ensuring on-time delivery every time.












As a trusted manufacturer in the industry, GHX has a series of international authoritative certifications, including ISO 9001, CE, RoHS, REACH, IP68, etc. Its products are widely used in electrical equipment, industrial automation, communication engineering, rail transportation, wind power/photovoltaic systems and other fields.


ATEX and IECEx both point at IEC 60079, but one is mandatory EU law and the other voluntary — and their assessment routes are not equivalent. How to read the certificate number before you order.


An explosion proof cable gland protects the one part of a flameproof enclosure that cannot be welded shut. How it works, why IP68 is not Ex, and the four compatibility checks that decide whether a correctly fitted gland is still the wrong one.


A VFD cable gland has to bond the cable screen around the full circumference at both the drive and the motor end. How to size one for drive cable, where the bond path breaks, and what a gland cannot fix.
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