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News Release from: uk solenoid | Subject: Kraus and Naimer ATEX compliant enclosed switches
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial Team on 07 July 2006

Enclosed switches are ATEX compliant

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A new range of Kraus and Naimer ATEX compliant enclosed switches are now available from uk solenoid.

A new range of Kraus and Naimer ATEX compliant enclosed switches are now available from uk solenoid They conform to the requirements of ATEX Directive 94/4/EC in accordance with group II, category 3, for equipment intended for use in Zone 22 and are suitable for use in environments where explosive atmospheres caused by nonconductive air/dust mixtures are less likely to occur

Examples of such areas can be found within cement factories, woodworking operations, food processing, grain mills, chemical factories, etc These ATEX compliant products are available as either three-, four- and six-pole off/on or two- and three-pole changeover switches with centre off.

They can be used for a variety of different functions when specified with a suitable operator, including emergency off, off/on, safety isolation and for selection of alternative supplies or loads.

The three- and four-pole off/on switches come with ratings up to 125A and 63A for six-pole off/on.

The changeover switches are available up to 80A for two-pole switches and 63A for three-pole.

In addition, up to two auxiliary contacts are available as an option.

All switches are fitted in tough, impact resistant insulated enclosures that provide ingress protection to IP65.

These switches benefit from the same rigorous design and build processes that are a feature of all Kraus and Naimer products, making them cost effective and reliable solutions for ATEX environment applications.

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