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BDN4XS16 316L stainless steel N4X breather drain pressure compensation plug

Hammond BDN4XS16 M20 316L Stainless Steel Breather Drain, NEMA 4X

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MPN: BDN4XS16

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UPC: 623980080000

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Key Features

  • 316L stainless steel body and fixing nut with nitrile O-ring
  • IP66 and CSA Enclosure Type NEMA 4X
  • CSA/A Ex: Class I Zone 1 Ex e II; Class I Div 2 Groups ABCD; Class II EFG, Class III
  • Controlled pressure compensation for night/day temperature variations
  • Drains moisture when mounted at the enclosure bottom
  • M20 x 1.5 thread, 20.2 mm (0.80 in) minimum cutout, 10 Nm torque
  • Operating temperature -30°C to +100°C

The BDN4XS16 is a 316L stainless steel pressure compensation plug, listed as an N4X breather drain, in the BDN Series. It suits corrosion-sensitive installations where a sealed enclosure must equalise pressure as temperatures change, for example between night and day, while shedding moisture from inside.

Both the body and the fixing nut are 316L stainless steel, sealed with a nitrile O-ring. Ingress protection is IP66 and CSA Enclosure Type NEMA 4X, and the part holds CSA/A Ex approvals for Class I, Zone 1, Ex e II; Class I Division 2 Groups ABCD; and Class II EFG, Class III. The operating temperature range is -30°C to +100°C.

  • Pipe Thread M20 x 1.5, minimum cutout 20.2 mm (0.80 in)
  • Recommended torque 10 Nm
  • Dimensions B 0.59 in (15 mm), L 0.47 in (12 mm), A 1.18 in (30 mm)
  • Two plugs per cabinet, in opposite locations, recommended

Mounted to the bottom of an enclosure, the BDN4XS16 provides a way to effectively drain moisture from within. Each plug is packaged individually, ships at 0.03 lbs (0.01 kg) and is REACH and RoHS compliant, with UPC 623980080000.

Ideal For

  • Stainless NEMA 4X enclosures needing pressure equalisation
  • Draining condensation from enclosure bottoms
  • Hazardous locations: Class I Zone 1 and Class I Division 2 Groups ABCD
  • Enclosures exposed to night/day temperature cycling

Overview

FunctionControlled pressure compensation due to temperature variations (i.e. night/day operation); drains moisture when mounted to bottom of enclosure
Product TypePressure Compensation Plug / Breather Drain (BDN Series)
Long DescriptionN4X Breather Drain
Short DescriptionBREATHER DRAIN - STAINLESS

Dimensions

A1.18 in (30 mm)
B0.59 in (15 mm)
L0.47 in (12 mm)

Identifiers

UPC623980080000
UNSPSC40101503
Part NumberBDN4XS16

Installation

ThreadPipe Thread M20 x 1.5
Minimum Cutout20.2 mm / 0.80 in
Recommended Torque10 Nm
Recommended QuantityTwo plugs per cabinet in opposite locations

Packaging & Shipping

PackagingPackaged individually
Shipping Weight0.03 lbs (0.01 kg)

Construction & Finish

O-RingNitrile
Fixing Nut316L Stainless Steel
Body Material316L Stainless Steel

Environmental & Protection

Impact ResistanceN/A
Ingress ProtectionIP66, CSA Enclosure Type NEMA 4X
Operating Temperature-30°C to +100°C

Compliance & Certifications

RoHS CompliantYes
REACH CompliantYes
CSA/A Ex ApprovalsClass I, Zone 1, Ex e II; Class I Division 2 Groups ABCD; Class II EFG, Class III

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Frequently Asked Questions

What material is the BDN4XS16?▾

The body and fixing nut are 316L stainless steel, with a nitrile O-ring.

What operating temperature is it rated for?▾

-30°C to +100°C.

What mounting hole does it require?▾

An M20 x 1.5 pipe thread with a minimum cutout of 20.2 mm (0.80 in); recommended torque is 10 Nm.

Where should it be mounted?▾

Mounted to the bottom of the enclosure it also drains moisture. Two plugs per cabinet in opposite locations are recommended.

What ratings and approvals does it have?▾

IP66 and CSA Enclosure Type NEMA 4X, plus CSA/A Ex approvals for Class I, Zone 1, Ex e II; Class I Division 2 Groups ABCD; and Class II EFG, Class III.