ATEX Rated Industrial Power Socket and Plugs from Pepperl + Fuchs

There are an untold number of industrial manufacturing industries in existence today, from the manufacture of ceramics, automotive components and the processing of flour, to chemical and fuel production to name just a few. Within all of the industries, some will take place in a relatively safe environment where the chance of a dangerous explosive atmosphere occurring due to build-up of volatile chemicals or particulates in the air is next to nothing, to precisely the opposite.

In the later situation, it stands to reason that you will need to ensure that the machinery, devices and the means to provide them with power, are as safe as possible these areas will ideally be ATEX rated(1) to various degrees. You can never be too safe when it comes to operating machinery in an environment that demands intrinsic safety for obvious reasons. To that end and for a power connectivity solution you can rely on, you need look no further than Pepperl + Fuchs to help you make that safe connection in dangerous environmental atmospheric situations.

Pepperl + Fuchs are world renowned for their industrial power connector solutions and their Ex de rated power plugs and sockets have been designed specifically for use in ATEX rated hazardous areas. These durable sockets and plugs allow you to connect and disconnect industrial electrical systems easily and with the utmost of safety. This comprehensive range of Surface/Wall Mount Sockets and Cable Plugs meets all the requirements of IEC 60309 having been designed for power connectivity applications located in ATEX rated Zones 1/21 and Zone 2/22.

(1) For more details on ATEX rated zones you can read more here.

 

The robust construction of this Ex de range of industrial power sockets and plugs ensures reliable use for many years and for additional protection they are IP66 rated to EN 60529 when mated and secured using the built-in latching mechanism. The sockets are of a glass reinforced plastic construction and are lockable for additional safety when not in use, the cable plugs are of a polyamide construction for additional durability.

Socket and Plug Specifications
• Ex de and Ex t certified
• Self-cleaning lamellar contacts
• Easy plug-in and removal
• Usage category AC3
• Ambient temperature range -40 to 45 °C
• Sockets are lockable in the off position
• Designed for use with non-armoured cables

ATEX Rated Industrial Power Surface/Wall Mount Sockets

 

These robust Ex de Certified Industrial Power sockets are colour-coded according to the voltage and frequency being used, for the range on offer these are; yellow for 100–130V, blue for 200–250V, and red for 380–480V and black for 500-690V at a frequency of 50-60Hz. Fully equipment certified, and offered in 2 Amperage ratings, 16A and 32A and in a range of Pin configuration options including – SPNE, 3PE and 3PNE to suit a wide variety of industrial power supply applications.

 

Ex de Cerfitied Surface/Wall Mount Power Socket Features
• Ex de and Ex t Certified
• Surface/Wall mounting
• Robust Glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) enclosure
• Fully equipment certified
• Installation Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22
• IP66 protection when mated, secured with bayonet catch
• Low insertion Force
• Self-cleaning lamellar contacts

See more – Wall/Surface Socket 16 A Range, 32 A Range

 

Atex Rated Industrial Male Power Plugs

 

Much like the Power Sockets, these durable Ex de Certified Industrial Power Plugs are available in matching amperage/voltage and pin outs to match their respective mating socket. Their tough polyamide body construction ensure durability in the field while in use and with a low contact resistance they have very low insertion and removal force, allowing them to be disconnected quickly in the field.

 

Ex de Cable Plug Features
• Ex de and Ex t certified
• Robust Polyamide construction
• Fully equipment certified
• Installation Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22
• IP66 protection when mated, secured with bayonet catch
• Low insertion force

See more – Power Plugs 16 A Range, 32 A Range


Kempston Controls is committed to finding you the ideal solution for your application. Call us today on +44 (0) 1933 411 411, email us at sales@kempstoncontrols.co.uk, or alternatively contact us here, we will be happy to help.

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