ATEX certified actuator permits rapid servicing

K Controls have developed a range of switch and terminal boxes complete with robust multi-pin connectors, that permit a complete valve actuator assembly to be quickly removed for servicing

K Controls have developed a range of switch and switch terminal boxes complete with robust multi-pin connectors, that permit a complete valve actuator assembly to be quickly removed for servicing, without the intervention of an electrician.

Alternatively an actuated valve can be easily tested with a hand held field test box.

The design of the 007/007T complete with connector has been reviewed by a Notified Body and a variation to the ATEX EExia certificate has been obtained that permits its use in Zones 1,2, 21 and 22 where hazardous gases or dusts may be present.

This solution has been developed in conjunction with one of our distributors.

Their client uses a field test box but was experiencing problems with a competitor's product.

The plastic connectors were failing and the product was not fully ATEX certified.

The K Controls solution provides a much more robust connector.

In addition, as some areas of the factory can have hazardous gases present and other areas combustible dusts, the certification allows the same product to be used plant wide.

Our distributor wires the actuator mounted solenoid with conventional cable glands via a conduit entry next to the connector in the 007T.

This then allows their client to wire both the switches and the solenoid via a single multi-pin connector and cable.

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