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    Electrical Enclosure Drains

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Enclosure Drains. Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Enclosure Drains. Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Mount these drains at the bottom of your enclosure to let moisture drip out and keep electronics dry.
    Style A—Style A drains have a gasket that seals out air, water, and dust during high-pressure washdowns or when submerged. They also meet UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance.
    Style B—Style B drains are for use in dusty and wet environments.
    Style
    Thread
    Type
    Thread Size
    For Hole
    Dia.
    Head
    Dia.
    For Max.
    Panel Thk.
    Material
    Enclosure Rating
    Environment
    Specs.
    Met
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    AMetric
    		M50 x 1.5 mm2"2 3/8"3/16"PlasticIP66, IP67, IP69K
    		Dusty, Washdown, High-Pressure Washdown, Outdoor, Submersible, WetUL 746C f1UL 94 V-0
    		0000000000000
    BMetric
    		M3 x 0.5 mm5/8"15/16"0.079"PlasticIP55
    		Dusty, Washdown, Wet——000000000000

    Hazardous-Location Electrical Enclosure Drain Vents

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Enclosure Drain Vents. Hazardous-Location Electrical Enclosure Drain Vents, Glass-Filled Nylon.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Enclosure Drain Vents. Hazardous-Location Electrical Enclosure Drain Vents, 316 Stainless Steel.

    Glass-Filled Nylon

    316 Stainless Steel

    Safe for use around hazardous gasses and dust, these drain vents maintain steady pressure and prevent moisture buildup from temperature changes inside enclosures. They allow air to flow through the enclosures while protecting the contents from washdowns, dirt, and weather. Install these drain vents at the lowest point on an enclosure, so moisture can drip out.
    Increased Safety—Increased-safety drain vents keep sparks, high temperatures, or current creepage inside an enclosure, so they won’t ignite flammable gasses and dust.
    Flameproof—Flameproof drain vents reduce the risk of igniting flammable gasses and dust if an explosion occurs within the enclosure.
    Glass-Filled Nylon—Glass-filled nylon drain vents are lightweight yet durable. They’re good for most areas.
    316 Stainless Steel—316 stainless steel drain vents stand up to corrosion. They’re best for areas with salt water.
    Thread Size
    Ht.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Nut Material
    O-Ring
    Material
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Each
    Increased-Safety Drain Vents
     
    Glass-Filled Nylon
    M20 × 1.5 mm1 1/4"NEMA 4X, IP66
    		BrassBuna-N
    		Black185ATEX II 2DG
    IECEx Ex Tb IIIC Db
    IECEx Exe II Gb
    NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D    		0000000000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel
    M20 × 1.5 mm1"NEMA 4X, IP66
    		316 Stainless Steel
    		Buna-N
    		—185ATEX Ex E IIC Gb
    ATEX Ex Tb IIIC Db
    IECEx Ex E IIC Gb
    IECEx Ex Tb IIIC Db
    NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D    		0000000000000
    M25 × 1.5 mm1 5/16"NEMA 4X, IP66
    		316 Stainless Steel
    		Buna-N
    		—185ATEX Ex E IIC Gb
    ATEX Ex Tb IIIC Db
    IECEx Ex E IIC Gb
    IECEx Ex Tb IIIC Db
    NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D    		000000000000
     
    Flameproof Drain Vents
     
    316 Stainless Steel
    M20 × 1.5 mm1"NEMA 4X, IP66
    		—Silicone Rubber
    		—300ATEX Ex D IIC Gb
    ATEX Ex E IIC Gb
    ATEX Ex Tb IIIC Db
    IECEx Ex D IIC Gb
    IECEx Ex E IIC Gb
    IECEx Ex Tb IIIC Db
    NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D    		0000000000000
    M25 × 1.5 mm1 5/16"NEMA 4X, IP66
    		—Silicone Rubber
    		—300ATEX Ex D IIC Gb
    ATEX Ex E IIC Gb
    ATEX Ex Tb IIIC Db
    IECEx Ex D IIC Gb
    IECEx Ex E IIC Gb
    IECEx Ex Tb IIIC Db
    NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D    		0000000000000
     

    Hazardous-Location Electrical Enclosure Drains

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Enclosure Drains. Hazardous-Location Electrical Enclosure Drains.
    Safe for use around flammable and combustible gases, vapors, fibers, and dust, these drains let moisture buildup from temperature changes inside enclosures drip out to keep electronics dry. Mount them at the bottom of enclosures.
    1/2 Pipe Size—1/2 pipe size drains also stand up to washdowns and weather.
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Drive Style
    Hex
    Size
    Head
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Material
    Hazardous Location Protection Type
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Environment
    UL File
    No.
    CSA File
    No.
    Specs.
    Met
    Certification
    Each
    3/8
    		NPT MaleExternal Hex
    		7/8"15/16"1 3/4"303 Stainless Steel
    		Dust-Ignition Proof, Explosion ProofNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D; NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G; NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    		—HazardousE34997065181_0_000UL 886UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000000
    1/2
    		NPT MaleExternal Hex
    		7/8"15/16"1 3/4"304 Stainless Steel
    		Dust-Ignition Proof, Explosion ProofNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups B, C, D; NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G; NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2
    		NEMA 4X
    		Corrosive, Dusty, Hazardous, Washdown, Outdoor, WetE34997065181_0_000UL 886UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000000

    Self-Draining Breather Vents

    Minimize moisture buildup in enclosures. Also known as drain plugs, these breather vents have a small outlet that allows condensation to drain. They have a silicone O-ring above the threads for a tight seal. Install them at the lowest point of the enclosure. Breather vents meet IP66 for protection in washdown environments. Use them to prevent excess vacuum and pressure in cylinders, gear boxes, and tanks and to block debris from entering equipment.
    Threaded NPT Male
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Breather Vents. Self-Draining Breather Vents.
    316 Stainless Steel Body and Fitting—316 stainless steel breather vents have excellent corrosion resistance.
    Brass Body and Fitting—Brass breather vents have good corrosion resistance.
    Pipe
    Size
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Max.
    Pressure
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Ht.
    Dia.
    For Use
    With
    Environment
    Hazardous Location Protection Type
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Hazardous Location Rating
    O-Ring
    Material
    Certification
    Features
    Each
    316 Stainless Steel Body and Fitting
    1/4
    		Not RatedNot Rated3201 1/16"11/16"AirCorrosive, Dusty, Outdoor, Washdown, Wet—IP66, NEMA 4X
    		—Silicone Rubber
    		—Drain0000000000000
    1/2
    		Not RatedNot Rated3201 1/8"1"AirCorrosive, Dusty, Hazardous, Outdoor, Washdown, WetIncreased Safety, Protection by EnclosureIP66, NEMA 4X
    		ATEX I M2 Ex E I Mb; ATEX II 2 GD Ex E IIC Gb Ex Tb IIIC Db; IEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA; IEC Zone 21 Groups IIIC, IIIB, IIIA; IECEx Ex E I/IIC Mb/Gb; IECEx Ex IIIC Tb DbSilicone Rubber
    		CE Marked
    		Drain000000000000
     
    Brass Body and Fitting
    1/4
    		Not RatedNot Rated3201 1/16"11/16"AirCorrosive, Dusty, Outdoor, Washdown, Wet—IP66, NEMA 4X
    		—Silicone Rubber
    		—Drain000000000000
    1/2
    		Not RatedNot Rated3201 1/8"1"AirCorrosive, Dusty, Hazardous, Outdoor, Washdown, WetIncreased Safety, Protection by EnclosureIP66, NEMA 4X
    		ATEX I M2 Ex E I Mb; ATEX II 2 GD Ex E IIC Gb Ex Tb IIIC Db; IEC Zone 1 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA; IEC Zone 21 Groups IIIC, IIIB, IIIA; IECEx Ex E I/IIC Mb/Gb; IECEx Ex IIIC Tb DbSilicone Rubber
    		CE Marked
    		Drain000000000000
     
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