Product Description
Ex-tec 2G is Pyroban's Zone 1 solution for electric forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, combining various explosion protection methods.
Conversion, testing and certification take place at Pyroban factories ensuring the equipment is ATEX 94/9/EC compliant* or compliant to local regulations, such as GB19854-2005 in China.
All ignition sources are protected so that the forklift truck is safe to operate in the presence of a flammable atmosphere. It is a passive system and does not detect a gas or vapour.
Ex-tec 2G explosion proof conversions usually refer to EU standard EN1755: 2000+A1: 2009 and are suitable for the latest counterbalance forklift trucks, pallet, stacker and reach trucks and order pickers, typically including: Explosion proof Ex'd' enclosures for arcing and sparking components
Surface temperature limitation to ensure the motors, brakes, electrics and other components remain below the autoignition temperatures (T Class) of flammable materials.
Frame leakage monitoring
Stainless steel cladding of the forks
Ex'd' motors
Ex'e' motors
Ex'i' intrinsically safe circuits
Ex'm' encapsulation
Ex'e' battery fitted with Ex'd' plugs and sockets
* ATEX 94/9/EC is accepted across the world, however some national regulations do apply. Click here for more about national requirements.