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News Release from: Aerco | Subject: Honeywell explosion-proof switches
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 24 November 2003
Explosion-proof switches have ATEX
approvals
Now available from Aerco are four ranges of ATEX approved explosion-proof switches from Honeywell designed for use in both indoor and outdoor hazardous environments.
Now available from Aerco are four ranges of ATEX approved explosion-proof switches from Honeywell designed for use in both indoor and outdoor hazardous environments To comply with explosion-proof requirements, the flame path within the housing is designed to contain and cool the potentially dangerous escaping gases
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 8 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Honeywell has manufactured explosion proof switches for many years.
These have met UL requirements and Honeywell are one of the first companies to comply with the new ATEX Directive that came into force on 1st July 2003.
Of the six ranges of explosion-proof switches made by Honeywell, four carry ATEX approval.
The BX and CX series are large, weather-sealed limit switches designed for outdoor use while the GX and 14CE100 series are smaller enclosed switches for indoor use.
The switches will be ideal for applications in petrochemical plants, waste treatment facilities, power generation plants and hazardous material handling.
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