Description
Safe and Effortless Wiring for Hazardous Areas
Wago 221-485 5 Way EX E Connectors for Ex Applications – Transparent, Maintenance-Free Design
The Wago 221-485 5 Way EX E White Lever Connectors helps electricians speed up installations while maintaining safety in Ex-rated zones and hazardous areas. As part of Wago’s trusted 221 Series, this connector supports five copper conductors—offering a compact, time-saving solution for wiring in hazardous environments.
Wago’s CAGE CLAMP® technology ensures secure, maintenance-free connections without the need for ferrules or crimping. As a result, you can complete terminations faster and with full confidence in electrical safety.
Furthermore its transparent body allows immediate visual confirmation, helping you verify each wire is seated properly. Whether you’re working in control cabinets, lighting circuits, or equipment panels, the connector accepts solid, stranded, and fine-stranded copper conductors from 0.2mm² to 4.0mm².
Key Features – Wago 221-485 5 Way White Lever Connectors
- Connection Type: CAGE CLAMP® with lever actuation
- Voltage Rating: Up to 440V AC
- Current Rating (Ex e II): 32A
- Conductor Range: 0.2–4.0mm² (solid, stranded, fine-stranded)
- Housing Material: Transparent polycarbonate for visual checks
- Approvals: ATEX, IECEx, UL 60079, cULus, ENEC
- Dimensions (mm): 30 (W) × 8.4 (H) × 18.6 (D)
- Temperature Range: –55°C to +105°C
- Flammability Rating: UL94 V-2
Technical Overview
- Product Code: 221-485
- Insulation Class: IIIa
- Weight per unit: 4.4g
- Compliant With: EN 60079-7, EN 60998, RoHS
What’s Included
- 25 x Wago 221-485 5 Way EX E White Lever Connectors
What Does “Ex e” Mean?
“Ex e” stands for “Increased Safety” and refers to equipment specifically designed to prevent sparks, arcs, or excessive heat in potentially explosive atmospheres. These safety measures reduce the risk of ignition in areas with flammable gases or vapours. These devices are specifically designed to prevent arcs, sparks, and heat that could cause ignition.
You’ll commonly find Ex e components in Zone 1 and Zone 2 classified areas. Such installations require higher insulation levels, wider spacing between contacts, and strict thermal protection. Because these locations require more robust protection, Wago 221-485 connectors are an excellent fit for use in offshore rigs, chemical plants, and other high-risk industrial environments.
✅ Guarantee & Compliance – Wago 221-485 5 Way White Lever Connectors
This connector complies with global Ex safety standards including ATEX and IECEx. It must be installed by qualified personnel, and in accordance with relevant guidelines. For complete specifications and approvals, consult the official Wago datasheet.
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