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Appleton PXSS2K Series Flameproof Compound Barrier Cable Connector, Nickel-Plated Brass

Appleton PXSS2K Series Flameproof Compound Barrier Cable Connector, Nickel-Plated Brass

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Appleton PXSS2K Series Flameproof Compound Barrier Cable Connector, Nickel-Plated Brass

The Appleton PXSS2K Series Flameproof Compound Barrier Cable Connector is a Class I cable connector engineered for unarmored, extra hard usage, tray (TC), and shipboard cables. Constructed of nickel-plated brass, it delivers an environmental seal on the cable jacket along with an explosionproof compound barrier seal around the cable inner cores. The connector is UL Listed for NPT or Metric entry threads and rated for continuous operation from -60 °C to +85 °C (-76 °F to +185 °F), making it well suited to demanding hazardous-location electrical installations.

Key Features

  • Dual Sealing Design: Provides an environmental seal on the outer cable sheath plus an explosionproof compound barrier seal around the cable inner cores.
  • Durable Construction: Nickel-plated brass gland material for corrosion resistance; optional aluminum (replace suffix 5 with 1) or 316L stainless steel (replace suffix 5 with 4) available.
  • UL Listed Entry Threads: Listed for NPT or Metric entry threads for flexible installation.
  • Displacement Seal Technique: Uses a displacement seal concept for a secure, repeatable cable termination.
  • Wide Operating Temperature Range: Continuous operation from -60 °C to +85 °C (-76 °F to +185 °F).
  • Compound Barrier & Seal Materials: Epoxy putty compound barrier with a SOLO LSF (low smoke fumes) thermoplastic elastomer seal.
  • Complete Accessory Support: Compatible with shroud, locknut, earth tag, entry thread seal, serrated washers, adaptors, and reducers.

Certifications & Compliance

  • UL Listed for NPT or Metric entry threads
  • ATEX/IECEx: Zone 1; Ex d IIC; Ex e IIC; Ex nR II; Ex tD; IP66, IP67, IP68
  • NEC/CEC: Class I, Division 1, Groups C, D; Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class II, Division 1 and 2, Groups E, F, G; Class III; NEMA 4X; IP66, IP67, IP68

Technical Specifications

  • Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Typical Applications

  • Class I, II, and III Hazardous Location Cable Terminations
  • Unarmored, Extra Hard Usage Tray (TC) Cable Systems
  • Shipboard and Marine Cable Installations
  • Oil, Gas, and Industrial Process Facilities
  • Explosionproof Enclosure Cable Entries

Why Appleton?

Appleton PXSS2K connectors combine a nickel-plated brass gland, epoxy putty compound barrier, and SOLO LSF elastomer seal with UL Listing and ATEX/IECEx certification to deliver dependable, code-compliant performance in demanding hazardous-location and marine cable applications.

Manufacturer Resources

Appleton Full Line Catalog

Product Specs

Product Type:
Cable Connector
Listing:
UL Listed
Series:
PXSS2K
Product Material:
Nickel-Plated Brass
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Conduit & Raceway
Product Subgroup:
Conduit Fittings

Appleton 20LPX0505 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What kind of cable does the Appleton PXSS2K connector terminate?
The PXSS2K is built for unarmored cable: extra hard usage cord, tray (TC) cable, and shipboard cable. It seals on the outer jacket and then forms an explosionproof compound barrier around the inner cores. If your cable has armor or braid that needs to be clamped and grounded, this is not the gland for it, since the PXSS2K's clamping and sealing work on an unarmored sheath.
2) Does the PXSS2K gland thread into NPT or metric entries?
Both. The connector is UL Listed for NPT or Metric entry threads, so it can land in a North American NPT hub or a metric-tapped enclosure. Adaptors and reducers are supported accessories if the entry on your enclosure does not match the gland thread you have on hand.
3) Is a nickel-plated brass gland the right choice for an offshore or marine install, or should I order stainless?
Nickel-plated brass is the standard PXSS2K body material and handles corrosion in most industrial and shipboard service. For aggressive offshore or chemical exposure, the same gland is offered in 316L stainless steel by replacing the suffix 5 with 4, and in aluminum by replacing the suffix 5 with 1 where weight matters more than corrosion resistance.
4) What accessories do I need to order with the PXSS2K to finish the termination?
The gland itself is the connector. Depending on the entry, plan for a locknut when landing in a clearance hole, an entry thread seal or serrated washers to maintain the enclosure rating and bonding, an earth tag if you need an external ground point, a shroud for corrosion or splash protection, and adaptors or reducers if the thread size does not match the hub. All of these are supported with the PXSS2K.
5) What temperature range can the PXSS2K connector run at continuously?
Continuous service from -60 C to +85 C (-76 F to +185 F). That covers arctic wellhead and refrigerated process work at the low end and hot process areas at the high end, which is why it shows up on oil, gas and marine cable entries.
6) What ingress protection does the Appleton PXSS2K provide outdoors or in washdown areas?
Rated NEMA 4X along with IP66, IP67 and IP68, so it handles hosedown, dust, and temporary or continuous immersion. The elastomer seal grips the cable jacket to make that environmental seal, separate from the epoxy putty compound barrier that blocks flame path through the cores.
7) Does the PXSS2K meet ATEX and IECEx for European or international projects?
Yes. ATEX/IECEx coverage is Zone 1, Ex d IIC, Ex e IIC, Ex nR II, Ex tD, with IP66, IP67 and IP68. That makes it usable on flameproof, increased safety, restricted breathing and dust-protected equipment on the same project as its North American Division ratings.
8) What is the part number for the Appleton PXSS2K nickel-plated brass connector?
Order it as Appleton 20LPX0505. The trailing 5 in the part number is the nickel-plated brass body; swap that digit to 1 for aluminum or 4 for 316L stainless if the environment calls for a different material.
9) Why use a compound barrier gland instead of pouring a separate seal fitting?
A barrier gland like the PXSS2K puts the seal at the cable entry itself. The epoxy putty compound packs around the individual cable cores inside the gland body, so you get the explosionproof barrier and the jacket seal in one fitting rather than adding a poured seal fitting downstream of the entry. It uses a displacement seal technique, so the termination is repeatable in the field without waiting on a poured compound to cure in a separate fitting.
10) Is the seal material low smoke for shipboard and enclosed-space cable runs?
Yes. The sealing element is a SOLO LSF (low smoke fumes) thermoplastic elastomer, which is why this gland is specified on shipboard and marine cable installations where smoke and fume behavior in a fire is part of the spec.
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Does the Appleton 20LPX0505 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Appleton 20LPX0505 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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