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Motors and Variable speed drives
News Release from: ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) | Subject: FactFile on motor markings
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 August 2005
A new ABB FactFile on motor markings
Are your motors ATEX approved? To comply with ATEX, motors must be approved, correctly marked and installed in the appropriate area: this FactFile shows how to interpret motor markings
To comply with ATEX, motors must be approved, correctly marked and installed in the appropriate area The new ABB FactFile on motor markings shows how to interpret the motor markings and what the abbreviations mean
For more information on how to use motors in hazardous areas, ABB has all the right motors to meet the ATEX requirements, however it is your responsibility to ensure the motors are installed and used correctly.
Under ATEX, equipment manufacturers and end users share the responsibility for preventing accidents due to explosive atmospheres - nobody else can be held responsible.
ABB can help ensure your installation meets these requirements.
To request your free FactFile on motor markings, please contact ABB now.
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