Certifications

UL AND CSA LISTING
APM HEXSEAL offers the world's only switch boots, circuit breaker boots and self-sealing fasteners which meet the stringent environmental testing requirements of:

• UL Standard 48, 50; UL File Number E153680 (view details | view pdf)
• CSA Standard C22.2 No. 94
• Many models meet the submersible requirements of IP 67

RoHS DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMANCE
RoHS Directive Compliance General “RoHS” stands for “Restriction of Hazardous Substances”, as defined by the European Union Directive # 2002/95/EC dated 27-Jan-2003. This Directive is a legal document that prohibits, effective July 1, 2006, new electrical and electronic equipment put on the market in the European Union from containing any lead, mercury, cadmium, hexvalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE).

The “RoHS” Directive compliments the European Union “Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment” (WEEE) directive. APM Corp’s Commitment APM Hexseal’s products represent more than 50 years of research and product development. We strive to provide products and services that exceed our customers’ expectations and are committed to helping our customers select products that will meet the RoHS directive, as well as help you comply with the WEEE directive.

Following is general guidance information. APM Corp. supplies many custom products and finishes. Please consult with us regarding any questionable materials and/or finishes.

Toggle & Pushbutton Switch Boots: Standard threaded inserts are nickel-plated brass or stainless steel and are RoHS compliant. The protective boots are silicone rubber and are RoHS compliant.

Rotary Shaft Seals: Standard threaded inserts are nickel-plated or black oxide-finished brass or stainless steel and are RoHS compliant. The shaft seals are silicone rubber and are RoHS compliant.

Economy “Snapseels” Switch & Rotary Shaft Seals: Standard threaded inserts are aluminum and are RoHS compliant. The shaft seals are neoprene rubber and are RoHS compliant.

“Seeloc” Self-Sealing Washers: Standard washer material is stainless steel and is RoHS compliant. The seals are silicone rubber and are RoHS compliant.

“Seelrings” Molded Elastomeric O-Rings: Standard retainer material is stainless steel and is RoHS compliant. The O-rings are either silicone or fluoro-silicone rubber, Viton A, Buna N, Neoprene, Ethylene Propolene (EPDM) or hydrogenated nitrile and are RoHS compliant.

“Seelskrew”, “Seelbolt” and “Seelnut” Fasteners: Threaded parts are either nickel-plated brass, zinc-plated steel or stainless steel and are RoHS compliant. The sealing rings are silicone rubber and are RoHS compliant.

“Seelrivets” High-pressure, Self-sealing Rivets: Rivet material is anodized aluminum or stainless steel and is RoHS compliant. The sealing rings are silicone rubber and are RoHS compliant.

Sealing Boots for Lever-Actuated Circuit Breakers: The sealing boot is silicone rubber and is RoHS compliant. Effective February 1, 2005, the frame/ flange will be manufactured using zinc-plated steel, which is RoHS compliant. Prior to this date, the frame/flange material being used is cadmium-plated steel, which is not RoHS compliant. In order to avoid the possibility of being shipped cadmium-plated product already in stock, if you need this product to comply with RoHS, please state this requirement on your purchase order.

Future Compliance

The European Union reserves the right to modify any directives. APM Hexseal will continue to monitor applicable European Union directives. Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding any of your compliance requirements.

Links to European Union RoHS & WEEE Directives

For the exact wording of the RoHS and WEEE Directives, see the following Internet links:
RoHS and WEE Directives  
RoHS and WEE Directives

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APM HEXSEAL offers many products which meet or exceed the following Military specifications:

• HEXSEAL® Switch Boots — MIL-B-5423
• HEXSEAL® Panel Bushing Seals— MS 25196-1
• HEXSEAL® Circuit Breaker Boots — MIL-B-5423
• HEXSEAL® Circuit Breaker Boots — MIL-C-17361
• SEELSKREW® Self-Sealing Fasteners — MS-3212, MS-3213
• SEELBOLT® Self-Sealing Fasteners — MIL-B-6812
• SEELRIVETS® Self-Sealing Fasteners — MS 20470
• SILIKROME® Incandescent Lamp Filters — MIL-L-25467, MIL-P-7788, MIL-L-27160, M 22885/12 MIL-C-25050, BuWeps Dwg. 2295235

Regulation, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals” (“REACH”)
APM Hexseal has carefully studied this legislation and believes that, based on the following points, that we are in compliance with and not required to register in the REACH program... (view position document)

About APM's Sealing Boots Division:
The Electronics Division of APM HEXSEAL develops and manufactures environmental protection sealing components for controls that are mounted on switches, potentiometers, encoders, and circuit breakers. Using advanced elastomer molding technology, a broad range of sealing boots are produced to match most controls manufactures’ standard part numbers. Most are IP66/68 ingress protection rated and UL recognized.

About APM's Self-Sealing Fastener Division:
The APM line of high-pressure, reusable, self-sealing fasteners includes self-sealing screws, self-sealing locking nuts, self-sealing locking bolts, self-sealing rivets, and self-sealing washers all designed to seal in/out air, water, lubricants and other liquid or gaseous contaminants.

COMPLETE SEALING SOLUTIONS. TOTAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.