Flexible Innovation for Public

Transportation
Market leading brands with first class business support
OUR CAPABILITY
CMG is a global company, with our head office and manufacturing sites in the
UK. We have sales offices in the USA and Australia and sales in another 52
countries. We design, develop and manufacture engineered solutions for the
protection of critical power and data cables in the most demanding
environments. We draw on over 60 years experience of working with metallic
and non metallic conduit systems for rail, OEM machinery, construction and
hazardous (Ex zone) markets. We provide easy to use, cost effective, high
performance, durable and reliable cable protection systems developed to meet
our customers specific requirements.
WHO WE ARE
• CMG’s history can be traced back to 1923 with the Elkay product range.
• Now a global business, employing nearly 200 people across three continents.
• Our brands have recognition around the world.
• Kopex brand formed in 1947 - conduit systems for hazardous area markets.
• Adaptaflex brand was formed in 1974 – conduit systems designed for rail,
OEM and construction markets.
• Harnessflex brand 1994 – conduit and backshell systems protecting wiring
and connectors controlling emissions on off high way vehicles and engines.
• Elkay brand – a range of switches and controls for energy management.
WHAT WE DO

•We manufacture a comprehensive range of highly engineered components

and conduit systems.
•At our principal manufacturing site in Coleshill, Birmingham, we have 6,500 sq
metres of production facilities.
•We produce over 14 million metres of conduit and 4 million turned metal parts.
• At our 3,500 sq metre injection moulding manufacturing plant in Newtown,
Mid-Wales, we produce over 40 million moulded parts per annum.
•Our core focus across the business is based around successfully meeting and
exceeding customers’ requirements.
 Market Sectors
• Commercial contracting
• Machine tool
• Rail
• Marine
• Automation
World leader in flexible conduit systems • Security/CCTV
• Data cabling
• Critical power
• Construction

Adaptaflex is the market leading flexible conduit system brand in Europe and is
rapidly becoming a leading global player.
We supply leading organisations in technically demanding markets.
With over 6,000 products, the range includes metallic and non-metallic flexible
conduit.
The brand combines innovative design with dedicated manufacture.
Offering customers the widest possible selection of critical cable protection
systems.
• The recently launched Adaptalok ATS is the most advanced conduit system
available on the market today.
• Adaptalok ATS is the result of extensive, ground-breaking research and
development, an evolution of our proven Adaptalok technology
• Adaptalok ATS is an evolutionary, one-piece moulded fitting, providing
ultimate performance in the most demanding wet or dry conditions.
• Adaptalok ATS has been embraced by customers in a number of industry
sectors all over the world.

www.adaptaflex.com
BRANDS YOU CAN TRUST

• We believe that working with CMG brings confidence.

• All of our products have been rigorously tested internally.
• All of our products are tested and certified by independent third party
agencies.
• Our products meet and exceed, international and industry standards.
• Our brands have become international quality marques, ensuring smooth,
trouble free distribution of our products worldwide.
• We have many International Approvals to our name and actively participate
on leading technical standards committees.
• We are able to use our technical experience and knowledge to ensure
safety and quality levels are maintained both now and in the future.
BRANDS YOU CAN TRUST
Third Party Testing & Approvals
• IEC61386 Performance Classification Standard
We were the first major conduit manufacturer to achieve third party
accreditation to the EN50086/IEC 61386 Standard from the British Standards
Institution (BSI).
• IEC61386 conformance guarantees that our products meet performance
specifications for fatigue life, operating temperature, non-flame propagation and
IP ratings amongst other criteria. IEC61386 fully replaced EN50086 in 2005.

•BSI Kitemark
We are the only major conduit manufacturer to achieve third party accreditation
through the BSI Kitemark scheme.
 BRANDS YOU CAN TRUST

• ISO9001 Quality Standard

We conform to ISO 9001:2000, the internationally recognised standard for Quality
Management Systems. This standard reflects the procedures and management
processes throughout the whole of the company.

• BS EN ISO14001 Environmental Standard

Controlling the impact of manufacturing activities on the environment is a major
challenge. Again we lead the way by being the first conduit manufacturer to
comply with this Standard.
BRANDS YOU CAN TRUST

•SNCF Approval

Approval to NF F 16/101 - Complete

Approval to SNCF 478 - Testing in progress
- Completion expected 30th April 2010
Fully engaged with:
Direction Déléguée Qualité Fournisseurs
Pôle Méthodes Organisation

In addition to our business accreditations, all of our individual

brands have achieved a number of industry standards relevant to
their sector. Some of the leading accreditations are listed below.
 MARKETS WE OPERATE IN
• Uniquely able to work across international markets.
• Our products are used by specifiers and installers.
• Markets are: Rail and Transportation; Industrial Machinery; The Construction
Industry; Hazardous Areas; Automation; Marine; Offshore Equipment; Mining;
Chemical Processing; Food; Pharmaceutical; Engine Manufacturers and the
thriving sector of energy management.

•Our products lead through innovation, technical superiority and quality.

•We can meet large increases in demand quickly
•We have the most comprehensive ranges of products available within our market sectors.
•We work with major blue chip companies across the world including Alstom, CAF, Siemens, BP,
GE, Shell, Rolls Royce and Johnson Controls.
•Working with such prestigious clients and understanding their needs and expectations places
us in a leading position so that we are specified across national borders.
BRANDS YOU CAN TRUST
Our commercial offer to Bombardier Transportation

•The lowest total installed system cost.

•Overall inventory cost reduction.
•Reduction in total number of Stock Keeping Units.
•Global agreed fixed pricing.
•Global supply and product availability.
•An environmentally responsible and accredited company.
BRANDS YOU CAN TRUST
Our technical offer to Bombardier Transportation

•The fastest fit conduit system.

•Simplified specification and versatility across multiple applications.
•Assured durability and reliability.
•Highest IP rated one piece connector available.
•Fully compliant to the highest rail specifications.
•Independently tested and approved.
•Innovative product design.
•Recyclable materials.
Conduits
Nylon PA6 Flame Retarded

Type PR
Type PA • Enhanced Limited Fire Hazard
• Standard Limited Fire • Standard weight
Hazard (Heavyweight available on
• Standard and request)
Heavyweight • Low Smoke & Low Toxicity
• Low Smoke & Low • DIN5510 – S4, SR2 ST2
Toxicity • NF F 16/101 – I2 F2 Rating
• DIN5510 – S4, SR2 ST2 • LOI 38%
• NF F 16/101 - I3 F3 Rating
• LOI 28%
Conduits
Nylon PA11 & Polyester Flame Retarded
Type PI
• Highly Flexible
• High Impact Resistance at low
temperatures
• Standard Limited Fire Hazard
• Standard and Heavyweight
• Low Smoke & Low Toxicity
• DIN5510 – S4, SR2 ST2
• NF F 16/101 – I4 F2 Rating
• LOI 24%
Type CP
• Highly Flexible
• High Impact Resistance at low
temperatures
• Standard Limited Fire Hazard
• Medium Weight
• Very Low Smoke & Low Toxicity
• DIN5510 – S4, SR2 ST2
• NF F 16/101 – I4 F1 Rating
• LOI 30%
Conduits
Hi-Specification Conduits
Type PK
• Almost zero toxicity, only CO2, H2O,
CO gas species
• No acid gas emission
• High oxygen index >35%
• Low heat release ISO 5660: 223
kW/m2
• Light weight & high crush strength
• Low smoke & fume emission
• High radiation resistance
• High operating temperature 2600C
continuous.
• High Impact resistance at low
temperatures
• DIN5510 – S4, SR2 ST2
• NF F 16/101 – I2 F1 Rating
• BS6853 Ao = 0.003
Adaptalok ATS Fittings

1-piece manufactured component

• Rapid fit product - time saving
• Very easy to install
• No parts to lose
• Seal and washer permanently fitted
• Highly visible for inspections
• Safe installation - Tool required for disassembly
• Rapid disassembly with simple tool when
required
• Low Smoke - Zero Halogen

IP66, 67, 68 & 69k

• Fit and Forget
• Easier selection
• Reliability & Integrity in application
ATS Fittings

Features and Benefits

Proven clip
design, pitch Nylon 66 body
independent
IP66,67,68 & 69k
Performance as
standard
Visual aid
to correct
fitting
One piece ‘out of the
tool’ fitting, no customer
assembly

Integral Face seal washer, 3 visible

guaranteed fit, cannot be confirmation Internal elastomer
lost points of seal conduit seal
no assembly being in place guaranteed fit, cannot be
lost, no assembly,
protects wires
ATS Fittings
Current Catalogue Range
Fixed Nylon Threads
Straight

Swept 90° elbow

45° Elbow

Big bore
Large metric thread
Replacement for PG threads

No bore restriction

ATS Fittings
Current Catalogue Range
Nylon Flange and Coupler

Swivel flange straight

Swivel flange 90° elbow

Swivel flange 45° Elbow

Swivel Couplers
ATS Fittings
Current Catalogue Range
Swivel Nickel Plated Brass Threads

Straight Male SA

Swept 90° elbow Male CS90

45° Elbow S45

Straight Female SFA

Swept 90° elbow Female CSF90

45° Elbow Female SF45

ATS Fittings
Current Catalogue Range
Swivel UNEF Aluminium Threads

Straight

Swept 90° elbow

45° Elbow
CMG Technical Proposal

ATS Multi Outlet Fittings

T Pieces & Y Pieces
• Standard equal outlets with corrugated conduits
• Multiple configurations – no reducers needed

• IP68 4 bar 30 minutes

• All sizes from 13 to 54mm

• Glass filled nylon impact resistant body
CMG Technical Proposal

ATS Multi Outlet Fittings

T Pieces & Y Pieces
Reducer options

• Each outlet can be reduced by one size

• One piece fittings - no reducers needed – stockholding
reduced
• No parts to lose
• IP68 maintained
CMG Technical Proposal

ATS Multi Outlet Fittings

T Pieces & Y Pieces
Threaded outlet options

• Metric, PG, NPT, and UNEF threads for connection directly

to bulkhead bolts or circular connectors
• Male or Female threads
• Multiple thread outlet options
• Special threads made to order
CMG Technical Proposal

ATS Multi Outlet Fittings

T Pieces & Y Pieces
Threaded outlet options

• Swivel threaded fittings for ease of connection

• Thread attachment can be in any or all positions
• Allows attachment to other conduit systems
e.g. Steel or coated steel systems
• Configured to requirements - Any combinations of
threads and conduit systems
ATS Fittings
ATS Multi Outlet Fittings
In-Line Reducer Type TL

• Standard equal oultets with corrugated conduits

• Twin outlets can be by one size as standard
• Multiple Configurations – no reducers needed
• IP68 4 bar 30 minutes
• All Sizes from 13 to 54mm
• Glass filled nylon impact resistant body
CMG Technical Proposal

ATS Multi Outlet Fittings

In-Line Reducer Type TL

• Major outlet can have a threaded outlet

• Male or Female Thread
• Metric, PG, NPT, and UNEF threads for connection
directly to bulkhead bolts or circular connectors
• Special threads made to order
CMG Technical Proposal

ATS Multi Outlet Fittings

In-Line Reducer Type TL

• IP68 seal maintained

• Allows attachment to other conduit systems
e.g. Steel or coated steel systems
• Swivel threaded fittings for ease of connection
• Configured to requirements
CMG Technical Proposal

Half Shell Protectors

• Protection against torsion

• Protection against abrasion
• Strain relief
• Easy fix and positioning via clip arrangement
CMG Technical Proposal

Stackable Clip System

• Mounting Rail DIN 3015

• Stackable – multiple configurations
• Easy conduit pre-assembly
• Different sizes link together
• Self Supporting
• High Strength - Impact Resistant
• Used with support bars for added strength
• Pitch independent
• Multi-variable combinations
ATS Fittings

Strain Relief Proposed Range

• Using existing ATS SFA type fitting

• Nickel plated brass
• Nylon support / compression ring
• CR (neoprene seals)
• Straight 90 and 45 elbows available
• Long and short thread options
• Wide Cable sealing range options
• Metric as standard - other threads on request
• Special inserts for cable available on request
(e.g. double hole, square and flat cable)
• IP68 4 bar 30 minutes
CMG Technical Proposal

Conduit / Cable Gland System

• IP68 4 Bar for 30 minutes

• Metric and PG threads
• Long and short thread options
• Multiple cable diameters
• High pull out strength
CMG Technical Proposal

Conduit / EMC Cable Gland System

• IP68 4 bar for 30 minutes.

• Continuous Screen through two tapered rings
and stainless steel spring
• Brass/nickel plated body, TPE-V seal
• -40°C to +135°C
• Metric and PG threads
CMG Technical Proposal

Conduit / EMC Cable Gland System

• TYPE A - Stripped Cable Sheath.

Allowing the outer sheath to be
completely stripped from the cable.

• TYPE B - Continuous Cable Sheath.

Allowing for a ring of outer sheath only
to be stripped.
CMG Technical Proposal

Fire Blocking Gland System

• Prevent fire transmission from zones

• Uses ATEX ExD potting compound
• Tried tested safe secure system
• Multiple cables can be used
• Fitting re-usable with new pot
CMG Technical Proposal

Internal Braid System

• Tinned Copper
• High EM Screening (90-106dB at 10MHz)
• Supplied on PVC flexible former
• Minimum 90% coverage
• Wide range of cable sizes
• Fitting maintains screening
Testing
Fire Testing
Existing
• NFF16-101/102
Valid reports for all conduits and fittings

• DIN5510
Currently under re-test to latest 2009 version including Toxicity reports

• BS6853
Valid reports for all conduits

• CEI 11170
Valid reports for CP conduit

Future
• TS DD/CEN 45545 Part 2