Electric Explosion Proof Plant (3G Passive) Ex-tec 3G is the 'alternative' Zone 2 solution for electric mobile plant, combining various explosion protection methods.
Conversion, testing and certification take place at Pyroban factories ensuring the equipment is ATEX 94/9/EC compliant* or compliant to local regulations.
All ignition sources are protected so that the forklift truck is safe to operate in the presence of a flammable atmosphere. It is a passive system and is typically selected when the 'preferred' option of gas detection (system6000) cannot be used.
Ex-tec 3G explosion proof conversions usually refer to EU standard EN1755:2000+A1:2009 and are suitable for the latest counterbalance forklift trucks, pallet, stacker and reach trucks and order pickers, typically including:
- Explosion proof Ex'nR' or Ex’d’ enclosures for arcing and sparking components
- Surface temperature limitation to ensure the motors, brakes, electrics and other components remain below the autoignition temperatures (T Class) of flammable materials.
- Stainless steel cladding of the forks
- Ex'nA' or Ex’e’ motors
- Ex’ic’ or Ex'ib' intrinsically safe circuits
- Ex’m’ encapsulation
- Ex'nA' or Ex’e’ battery fitted with Ex’d’ plugs and sockets
* ATEX 94/9/EC is accepted across the world, however some national regulations do apply. Click here for more about national requirements.
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