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ATEX Explosion protection
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14.12.2009 -
For automated systems used in areas presenting a danger of explosion, SCHUNK offers standardized gripping modules and rotary actuators of the premium series which are tested and certified according to Guideline 94/9/EG. The modules are powerful and reliable, and the users, system integrators, and machine builders can do without expensive special solutions and time-consuming and expensive ATEX certifications of the complete system.
The components can be used everywhere, where gas or dust present a danger of explosion. This includes metal cutting of solid materials, painting systems, processes of the surface treatment, casting, mining, and even mills and industrial bakeries, where flour sacks are handled.Because of the special finish on the certified gripping modules and rotary actuators, the surface will not heat due to friction, which may be a source of ignition for an explosion. The ATEX modules from SCHUNK are as powerful as their original components and therefore open completely new potentional in automation for the field of explosive environments.
The 2- or 3-Finger-Universal-Grippers PGN-plus and PZN-plus as well as the universal Rotary Actuator SRU-plus fulfill the requirements of category 2G, and are therefore suitable for explosive gas atmospheres. The sealed 2- or 3-Finger-Grippers DPG-plus and DPZ-plus are even suitable for category 2GD. They can be used safely for explosive gas and dust atmospheres.
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