ATEX gearboxes

Motive ATEX gearboxes are now certified for category 2 as well

All motive gearboxes (BOX worm, ENDURO helical bevel, STON mounted shaft helical, ROBUS in-line helical, STADIO pre-stage) have just been certified ATEX for category 2 and 3.

The same ATEX gearboxes will then be suitable for 4 zones, 2 categories, Gas and Dust

Cat Zone description motive gearboxes

2 1 A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air or flammable substances in the form of gas, vapor or mist is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally

3 2 A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of flammable substances in the form of gas, vapor or mist is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only.

2 21 A place in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally.

3 22 A place in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only.