Hazardous area motors

WEG hazardous area motors are designed to function safely in hazardous environments.

WEG keeps in their European stocks ATEX-motors with most common powers and protection classes, which makes fast delivery times possible.

WEG guide to ATEX-classes

Flameproof Enclosures – Level of Protection “db” (EPL Gb)
– Low and medium voltage
– Cast iron frame enclosure
– Degree of protection up to IP66
– Optional Increased Safety Terminal Box – Level Protection “eb”
– Intended for operation in hazardous area Zone 1 and Zone 2
– Gas group IIA and IIB (IIC optional)
– Temperature class T3 and T4 (T5 and T6 under request)

Increased Safety – Level of Protection “eb” (EPL Gb)
– Low voltage (medium voltage under request)
– Cast iron or steel frame enclosure
– Degree of protection up to IP66
– Intended for operation in hazardous area Zone 1 and Zone 2
– Gas group IIA, IIB and IIC
– Temperature class T3 (T4 under request)

Increased Safety – Level of Protection “ec” (EPL Gc)
– Low and medium voltage
– Cast iron or steel frame enclosure
– Degree of protection up to IP66
– Optional Increased Safety Terminal Box – Level Protection “eb”
– Intended for operation in hazardous area Zone 2
– Gas group IIA, IIB and IIC
– Temperature class T3 (T4 and T5 under request)

Pressurized Enclosure – Level of Protection “pxb” (EPL Gb) and “pzc” (EPL Gc)
– Low and medium voltage
– Cast iron or steel frame enclosure
– Degree of protection up to IP66
– Optional Increased Safety Terminal Box – Level Protection “eb”
– Intended for operation in hazardous area Zone 1 and Zone 2
– Gas group IIA, IIB and IIC
– Temperature class T3 and T4 (T5 under request)

Dust Ignition Protection – Level of Protection “tb” (EPL Db) and “tc” (EPL Dc)
– Low and medium voltage
– Cast iron or steel frame enclosure
– Degree of protection up to IP66
– Intended for operation in hazardous area Zone 21 and Zone 22
– Dust group IIIA, IIIB and IIIC
– Maximum surface temperature T125 °C or T160 °C (other temperatures under request)