Prysmian BICON Barr-C Aluminium Explosion Proof Connector 424CU Series (Industrial) (424CU-02, 424CU-03, 424CU-04, 424CU-05, 424CU-15, 424CU-06, 424CU-07, 424CU-08, 424CU-09)

Product overview

Prysmian BICON Barr-C Aluminium Explosion Proof Connector 424CU Series (Industrial) is a fast and easy to install connector, tested to UL and CSA standards. Barr-C Aluminium Explosion Proof Connector 424CU is suitable for MC armored cables (Class I, Div 2 locations).
Part Numbers: 424CU-02, 424CU-03, 424CU-04, 424CU-05, 424CU-15, 424CU-06, 424CU-07, 424CU-08, 424CU-09.

Prysmian BICON Barr-C Aluminium Explosion Proof Connector (424CU)
Features & Benefits

  • Fast, easy installation.
  • Large sealing range.
  • Space and weight savings.
  • Tested to UL and CSA standards.
  • For Class I & II Division 2 and Class III Divisions 1 & 2 applications.

Technical Information

  • Suitable for type MC interlocking armored cables – category CYMX.
  • 6082-T6 aluminium outer components with bright autocatalytic nickel coated brass inner parts.

Connector listed as follows:

½” to 3 ½” CSA Class I Groups ABCD, Class II Groups EFG, Class III
½” and ¾” UL Class I Groups ABCD (Div 2); Class II Groups FG (Div 2), Class III
1″ to 3 ½” UL Class I Groups CD (Div 2); Class II Groups FG (Div 2), Class III

  • Compound forms barrier around individual cores, so preventing migration of gases through the centre of the cable.
  • For use in most climatic conditions, rated to IP66 for wet locations.
  • For use with explosion proof equipment in Zone 1 and 2 hazardous areas and for Class I, Div 1 and 2 applications.
  • Equivalent European designs available: Approved to European & IECEx standards.
  • Full installation instructions supplied.

For more information on the aforementioned part numbers, please consult Datasheet below.

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Technical Data

Design Ref Hub Size NPT (D) Cable Over
Armor Min (A)
Cable Over
Armor Max (A)
Cable Overall
Ø Min (B)
Cable Overall
Ø Max (B)
Connector Hub
Length (E)
Connector Protrusion
Length (F)
Connector Hexagon
or Diameter A/F (G)
Connector Hexagon
or Diameter A/C (H)
Weight (lbs)
424CU-02  ½" 0.30" 0.57" 0.35" 0.63" 0.85" 1.85" 1.42" 1.57" 0.50
424CU-03 ¾" 0.47" 0.68" 0.51" 0.76" 0.86" 2.08" 1.67" 1.89" 0.50
424CU-04 1" 0.63" 0.94" 0.67" 1.05" 1.07" 2.08" 1.86" 2.11" 0.75
424CU-05 1¼" 0.83" 1.14" 0.97" 1.30" 1.10" 2.16" 2.22" 2.42" 1.25
424CU-15 1½" 0.83" 1.14" 0.97" 1.30" 1.11" 2.16" 2.22" 2.42" 1.30
424CU-06 2" 1.02" 1.54" 1.14" 1.65" 1.15" 2.32" 2.76" 3.04" 1.75
424CU-07 2½" 1.48" 2.00" 1.61" 2.10" 1.70" 2.24" 3.15" 3.44" 2.25
424CU-08 3" 1.81" 2.26" 1.96" 2.44" 1.76" 2.83" 3.89" 4.30" 4.25
424CU-09 3½" 2.16" 2.81" 2.32" 2.94" 1.81" 2.91" 4.18" 4.50" 5.50

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