Within its range of ATEX power connectors and decontactor sockets, Marechal Electric offers Ex rated multipin connectors for use both on – and off-shore for power, signals and low-level data transmission applications. In common with all Marechal connectors, these multipins use contacts that are of the technically advanced silver-nickel butt contact type which maximise both current carrying capacity whilst resisting oxidisation. The latest addition to this range is the versatile Marechal PNCX – a 440V max. 5 pin Zone2 compact connector. Current carrying range is from 4-20mA to 10A whilst its mechanical terminals accept conductors from 0,75mm2 to 2,5mm2. Supplied as a 5 pin connector it’s rated when connected to IP66/IP67 and IP68 (depth tested at 10 metres for 15 days). Good for use in Zones 2 (gas) and 22 (dust) the Marechal PNCX can be used for various applications including lighting. A locking ring prevents unwanted separation. For use in Zones 1 & 2 (gas) and 2 & 22 (dust) engineers can choose between high specification 12, 25 and 37 corrosion-free metal bodied, multipin, ‘e’ rated connectors. Protection rating: II2 G D Ex e ia OR ib II C. All three versions – Marechal PXN12C (220V), DXN25C (440V) and DXN37C (220V) are supplied with the requisite number of contacts, packed in bags of 13. Making off these multipins is now much easier in that the contacts can be crimped (or soldered if preferred) on the bench before being inserted into the plug and socket casing with the specially supplied tool