The BOLA GL Screw Joint System “EX” –

A safe protection against electrostatic charging

By adding conductive particles, these components become
Flammability
PTFE-EX and PPS-EX are inherently flame-retardant and self-
extinguishing. The oxygen index (LOI-value) stands for the oxygen
content in the ambient atmosphere in which a material continues
burning after inflaming without additional energy source. The oxygen
index of PTFE-EX is approx. 95%, the oxygen index of PPS-EX is
approx. 50%. Both materials do not burn under normal conditions
since the oxygen content of air is 21%.
UV protection
The materials are black and therefore UV-resistant. They can be used
for products which react to UV rays.
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Chemical resistance
Due to the addition of conductive pigments (e.g. electrographic
carbon), the components may be attacked by strongly oxidizing

SCREW JOINTS / COMPONENTS WITH GL THREAD

electroconductive and can be used for explosive applications.
The flowing products can for example be aggressive or combustible
liquids or gases.
For function and assembly, please look at the GL Screw Joint System
on page 52 which is constructed in the same way.
Electric conductivity
The surface resistance of these components is:
PTFE-EX: approx. 105 Ohm
PPS-EX: approx. 103 Ohm
products such as acids, caustic solutions or halogens.
Earthing
The complete system must be earthed professionally. It is
advantageous to roughen the surface around the earthing clip to
improve the contact.
Identification of EX Screw Joints
BOLA components with conductive particles can be identified by their
black colour. The caps can be identified by the “EX” mark.
An attrition test on paper can also help. The component is rubbed
slightly on a white piece of paper. A colouration indicates that the
component has conductive particles.

BOLA Laboratory Screw Joints EX

Material: Material: Temperature resistance Chemical resistance: Pressure: Vacuum: Conductivity:
PTFE EX PPS EX from -200°C to +200°C ++ very good 10 bar suitable 105 Ohm

Product description:
Screw cap made of conductive black PPS-EX reinforced with glass fibres,
inner parts made of conductive PTFE-EX

For tubing O.D. Thread Cat. No.:

mm GL
4 14 D 840-66
6 14 D 840-74
4 18 D 841-46
6 18 D 841-54
8 18 D 841-62
10 18 D 841-74
8 25 D 842-62
10 25 D 842-74
12 25 D 842-80 Scope of delivery
14 25 D 842-90

Applications:
Connecting equipment and fittings with GL threads with hard-walled tubing
or tubes made of glass, plastic or metal. Fixing probes, thermometers, dip
tubes or cables in reaction vessels.

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