Yes, Connec has a range of products up to 11 kV that are certified to both ANZEx and IECEx and are specifically designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres such as underground coal mines. Non-Ex versions of the same products are also available for use in non-explosive atmospheres and utilise aluminium.

CONNEC equipment has a common Ex current rating of 425 A across all products in both the bolted and restrained products. Higher current ratings in the order of 500 A can be provided for Non-Ex applications based on an understanding of electrical system loads and the associated operating environment. At the current time, CONNEC does not provide an 800 A connector system, having preferred to improve the design of the connector system rather than over-specify the current rating in order to compensate for potential flaws inherent within the connector.

No. CONNEC (polymer) connector systems are Type-B, whereas other traditional (metallic) connector systems are Type-A. As a temporary solution to allow CONNEC (Type-B) equipment to be connected to traditional (Type-A) equipment, jumper cables have been provided for use, which are typically short cable sections pre-installed with a CONNEC (Type-B) connector on one end, and a traditional (Type-A) connector on the other. However CONNEC does not endorse combining its Type-B connectors with Type-A connectors as the introduction of a weak link in to the system where phase earths are corrupted, results in many other system advantages being compromised as a direct consequence.

All CONNEC flame paths are located ‘internally’ (i.e. insulating tubes) as opposed to ‘externally’ (i.e. face flange). This design feature increases electrical safety via a decreased ignition risk, as well as improved system durability given that unlike Type-A connectors, minor damage to the face of a CONNEC connector during handling does not compromise the flame path.

CONNEC have designed a single piece “coupler” to connect two bolted plugs together, thereby avoiding typical issues associated with the use of traditional phase connector pins (aka “Duck Eggs”). The CONNEC plug coupler is ‘keyed’ to ease alignment, lower insertion forces and prevent the inadvertent transposition of phases when making connections. It also provides independent (segregated) earth continuity for each phase and an overall screen to maintain cable geometry across the connector, this being specifically designed for VSD applications and is unique to CONNEC’s (Type-B) connector system.

Yes, CONNEC can provide OEM cable assemblies as an additional service if required. We do this via our network of cable shop partners to provide the necessary cable supply, fitting and testing. Our cable shop partners are AS3800 accredited and located in key geographic locations to improve logistics and reduce transport time/cost.

CONNEC currently offer two types of warranty: Standard Warranty (12 months) for product purchases with no services; and Extended Warranty (48 months) for product purchases where services (e.g. Cable Assemblies) are also incorporated.

Yes, CONNEC offer a range of spares kits and individual spare parts specific to each product in each range (i.e. bolted and restrained).

Yes, CONNEC can design/prototype/manufacture items specific to a customer’s needs, either on a commercial basis for individual customers, or self-funded based on the size/scale/repeatability of the application. We always encourage active feedback from our customers and partners to both help solve industry problems and to continuously improve our products and services to suit.

The polymer compounds used in CONNEC products are proprietary to CONNEC and have undergone and passed the same rigorous testing as for all other traditional metal body equivalents in order to pass ANZEx and IECEx certification requirements.