Flexicon Product and Solutions Guide

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Cutting and Assembly Guidance
Metallic Fittings
Braided Fittings
General
FSU Conduit
Our fitting's components are supplied part assembled
to illustrate how they go together. Our C type fittings
consist of a compression nut, an elastomeric seal, an
insert and a body.
1 2 3 4 5
Type C Braided Fittings
Our type-C braided fittings consist of an outer compression nut, an inner
compression nut, an elastomeric seal, an insert and a body. Firstly place the outer
compression nut on the conduit as per 1. Remove the tape securing the braid and
pull back to allow the inner compression nut to be fitted as per 2. Next, fit the
elastomeric seal (note the orientation) and screw the insert into the end of the
conduit until this gives a secure fit as per 3.
Bring the body to mate with the inner compression nut and secure. Next, bring the
back shell to mate with the inner compression nut to secure the braid as per 4.
Metal fittings should be tightened with grips or spanner to ensure securing and IP
rating as per 5.
Insert being fitted
Firstly place the back nut on the conduit followed by
the seal (note the orientation). Next, screw the insert
into the end of the conduit until this gives a secure fit.
Bring the body to mate with the back nut. Metal
fittings should be tightened with grips or spanner to
ensure security and IP rating.
Attaching the body
EMC Screening Using Pliable Conduit
To obtain EMC screening on pliable FLP conduit, the outer plastic sheath must be
trimmed back prior to assembly of the fitting to ensure good electrical contact with
the tapered bore of the fitting body as shown
We recommend that RSW (Retained Sealing Washers) are used
with plastic and metal threads to maintain IP rating between
systems, see page 86.
The easiest way of installing cables into flexible and pliable
conduit is to simultaneously draw in the cables with the conduit in
straight condition before installation.
FLP conduit
with sheath
trimmed back
FLEXILOK® Removal Tool
Snap in FLEXILOK® fittings can be
removed by using a tool – see
page 89
42 & 54mm FLEXILOK®can be
removed using our hinged tool -
see page 89
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