ATEX Solenoid Enclosures

ATEX Solenoid Enclosures

An ATEX solenoid coil would be used in place of a regular solenoid coil, when the valve needs to be used in an explosive atmosphere.

The ATEX solenoid coil needs to be made intrinsically safe in order to prevent the potential for an explosion.

One way this is achieved is by using a wiring configuration which spans 3m to allow for the electrical connection to be made away from the working area. This is achieved through a wired din connector. The wired din connector removes the risks of sparks forming on or around the solenoid coil, because they force the electrical connection to be made well away from the working area.

An example for the labeling that would provide information about the ATEX rating of the solenoid valve and the circumstances it could be used in would look like this:

EEX m II 2GD T4

How this would be interpreted:

EEX - European Explosive atmosphere (Protection concept)

m - The method of protection - m = Encapsulation 

II - Gas groups - This covers all gas groups

2GD - Category 2 Gas and Dust

T4 - Maximum surface temperature = 135°C

Here is some more information about an ATEX solenoid enclosure:

You can view the V-Flow Solutions line of ATEX solenoid valves here:

http://v-flowsolutions.co.uk/solenoid-valves/mm-range/mm-atex/

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