Bimed Ex Stars PDF
Bimed Ex Stars PDF
Bimed Ex Stars PDF
With a worldwide market base, the Bimed distribution network has been
established to ensure that the needs of this global market are well
understood and fully satisfied. Our products have been expanded to and
distributed in more than 30 countries. Bimed has a merit-based leadership
in the cable gland and connector sector established on its reputation for
quality and innovation. This philosophy has been instrumental in the
development of a product line that is constantly growing to reflect the
changing industry needs and advancements in technology.
1 Function Ex-d IIC - Ex-e II - Ex-td Brass Cable Gland (OCTANS) Page 10
1 Function Ex-d IIC - Ex-e II - Ex-td EMC Brass Cable Gland (VELA) Page 11
(A) No need to change, to remove or to adjust any internal components as long as the
diameter of the used cable is within the declared clamping range.
(B) The swiveling “shielding cone” (6) for clamping armor is secured to the “upper
body” (8) and “lower body” (1) by o-rings which prevent the shielding cone from being
lost when cable glands are disassembled for cable installation.
(C) For the periodic inspection purpose the internal parts and can be removed with a
simple "pulling" movement, because they are fixed only with the o-rings.In result the
glands are inspectable without any need to damage the cable or any part.
(D) High strain relief, IP rating and explosion proof protection is obtained through the
special shape of lower (2) and upper (10) seal.
(E) Because of the design of seals (2) and (10) these cable glands can be used for a
wider spectrum of cable diameters/clamping ranges.
(F) Hexagon nuts for most cable gland sizes are of the same size (SW). Fewer wrench
sizes are required.
(G) Cable glands are deluge proof because of two o-rings (5) and (7) on the shielding
cone (6). Water intrusion will be trapped between the o-rings and won’t get in contact
with armor.
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4 Function EX d / e
Glands For Armored Cable
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Examination Certificate Number IMQ 11 ATEX 036
Examination & Test Report Number 43AL00050
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0;EN 60079-1;EN 60079-7;prEN 60079-11; EN
60529;EN 60079-31
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX II
M2/2GD EX d I Mb; Ex d IIC Gb/ Ex e I Mb; Ex e IIC Gb
Suitable for use in Equipment ZONE1, ZONE2, ZONE21, ZONE 22, Gas
Groups IIA, IIB, IIC
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66 – IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD BA.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC GB / Exe IIC Gb Ta-30ºC
+120ºC Ex tb IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 10 ATEX 036
Deluge Proof Option Standard
Temperature Classes -30°C / +120°C with NBR Sealing Ring
-40°C / +100°C with NEOPRENE Sealing Ring
-60°C / +180°C with SILICONE Sealing Ring
Material (Δ) B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
L H
Position
Position marking
marking
M D D1
1 2 3 4 3 3 7 8 9
6 5
5
4 Function Ex d / e
Glands For Armored Cable
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Examination Certificate Number IMQ 11 ATEX 037
Examination & Test Report Number 43AL00047
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0:2009 / EN 60079-1:2007 / EN 60079-7:2007
/ EN 60079-11:2010/ EN 60079-31:2009/ EN 61241-0
/ EN 61241-1
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX I M2/ Ex
II 2GD EX d I Mb/Ex e I Mb / EX d IIC Gb / Ex e IIC Gb /
Ex tb IIIC Db
Suitable for use in Equipment ZONE1, ZONE2, ZONE21, ZONE22, Gas
Groups IIA, IIB, IIC
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD KBA.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC GB / Exe IIC Gb Ta-
30ºC +120ºC Ex tb IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 11 ATEX 037
Temperature Classes -30°C / +120°C with NBR Sealing Ring
-40°C / +100°C with NEOPRENE Sealing Ring
-60°C / +180°C with SILICONE Sealing Ring
Material (Δ) B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
M Sealing Ring
Type M Cable Glands Dimensions
ANSI ASME Dimensions Ø
Cable Glands ISO Pitch 1,5
B1.20.1 H min L min CH1 CH2 CH3 D2 min D min-max D1 min-max
KBA 01SN (3/8") 01SM (16) 47 16 22 26 26 29,0 3,0-8,5 6,0-12,0
KBA 01N (3/8") 01M (16) 48 16 25 29 29 31,5 6,0-12,0 8,5-16,0
KBA 1SN (1/2") 1SM (20) 47 16 24 26 26 29,0 3,0-8,5 6,0-12,0
KBA 1N (1/2") 1M (20) 47 16 25 29 29 31,5 6,0-12,0 8,5-16,0
KBA 1LN (1/2") 1LM(20) 50 16 28 30 32 35,0 8,5-14,5 12,0-20,0
KBA 2SN (3/4" 2SM (25) 48 16 29 29 29 31,5 6,0-12,0 8,5-16,0
KBA 2N (3/4") 2M(25) 53 18 32 34 34 37,0 8,5-16,0 12,0-21,0
KBA 2LN (3/4") 2LM (25) 60 16 36 40 40 44,0 12,0-20,0 16,0-26,0
KBA 3SN (1") 3SM (32) 62 21 40 40 40 44,0 12,0-20,0 16,0-26,0
KBA 3N (1") 3M (32) 78 21 48 52 52 57,0 15,0-26,0 20,0-33,0
KBA 4SN (1 1/4") 4SM (40) 78 21 48 52 52 57,0 15,0-26,0 20,0-33,0
KBA 4N (1 1/4") 4M (40) 89 21 55 60 60 66,0 20,0-32,0 29,0-41,0
KBA 5SN (1 1/2") 5SM (50) 97 21 60 70 74 82,0 22,0-35,0 36,0-52,0
KBA 5N (1 1/2") 5M (50) 100 21 70 70 70 83,0 27,0-41,0 33,0-48,0
KBA 6SN (2") 6SM (63) 106 21 75 80 80 89,5 35,0-45,0 43,0-57,0
KBA 6N(2") 6M(63) 107 20 85 85 85 94,0 40,0-52,0 47,0-60,0
KBA 7SN(2 1/2") 7SM(75) 107 20 85 85 85 94,0 40,0-52,0 47,0-60,0
M D D1 D2
1 3 2 3 4 5 3 6 7 8
6
1 Function Ex-d IIC / Ex-e II / Ex-i
Liquidtight Straight Fittings
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Examination Certificate Number 11 ATEX 038 X
Examination & Test Report Number 43AL00002
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0;EN 60079-1;EN 60079-7;prEN 60079-11 EN
60529;EN 60079-31
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX II 2GD EX d
IIC Gb / Ex e IIC Gb
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD BLS.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb Ta-30ºC
+120ºC Ex t IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 11 ATEX 038X
Temperature Classes -30°C / +120°C with NBR Sealing Ring
-40°C / +100°C with NEOPRENE Sealing Ring
-60°C / +180°C with SILICONE Sealing Ring
Material (Δ) B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
P - Sealing Combination
Position marking
FD
S1 4 Item Item Description
1 Lower Body
2 Lower seal
5 3 Middle body
4 Ferrule
CH1 6 5 Plastic ring
S2 6 Cap
CH2 3
S3 Position marking
2 L1
CH3
L 1
P
M
7
1 Function Ex-d IIC / Ex-e II / Ex-i
Liquidtight 90⁰ Fittings
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Examination Certificate Number IMQ 11 ATEX 038 X
Examination & Test Report Number 43AL00002
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0:2009 / EN 60079-1:2007 / EN 60079-7:2007 /
EN 60079-11:2010
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX II 2GD EX d
IIC Gb / Ex e IIC Gb / Ex t IIIC Db
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD BLN.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb Ta-30ºC
+120ºC Ex t IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 11 ATEX 038X
Temperature Classes -30°C / +120°C with NBR Sealing Ring
-40°C / +100°C with NEOPRENE Sealing Ring
-60°C / +180°C with SILICONE Sealing Ring
Material (Δ) B – Brass X – Stainless Steel
P - Sealing Combination
Item Item Description
1 Lower Body
2 Lower seal
3 Middle body CH2 CH1 S1
4 Upper body 6 Position marking
5 Ferrule
5 Plastic ring
6 Cap
5
FD
S2
4
H R
Position marking
CH3 C S3
3
CH3
2 L1
CH4
L
1
P
G
M
8
1 Function Ex-d IIC / Ex-e II / Ex-i
Liquidtight 45⁰ Fittings
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Examination Certificate Number IMQ 11 ATEX 038 X
Examination & Test Report Number 43AL00002
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0:2009 / EN 60079-1:2007 / EN 60079-7:2007 /
EN 60079-11:2010
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX II 2GD EX d
IIC Gb / Ex e IIC Gb / Ex t IIIC Db
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD BLQ.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb Ta-30ºC
+120ºC Ex t IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 11 ATEX 038X
Temperature Classes -30°C / +120°C with NBR Sealing Ring
-40°C / +100°C with NEOPRENE Sealing Ring
-60°C / +180°C with SILICONE Sealing Ring
Material (Δ) B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
P - Sealing Combination
Item Item Description
FD
1 Lower Body
CH1 6 2 Lower seal
S1 3 Middle body
CH2 5 4 Upper body
5 Ferrule
Position marking
5 Plastic ring
6 Cap
4
S2 7
H R
Position marking
CH3
3
S3 CH3
2 L1
CH4
L
1
G
P
M
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1 Function Ex-d IIC / Ex-e II / Ex-td
Brass Cable Gland
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Examination Certificate Number IMQ 11 ATEX 038 X
Examination & Test Report Number 43L00002
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0:2009 / EN 60079-1:2007 / EN 60079-7:2007 /
EN 60079-11:2010 / EN 60079-31:2009
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX II 2GD EX d
IIC Gb / Ex e IIC Gb
Suitable for use in ZONE1, ZONE2, ZONE21, ZONE22 for Gas Groups IIA, IIB,
IIC
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD BU.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb Ta-30ºC
+120ºC Ex t IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 11 ATEX 038X
Temperature Classes -30°C / +120°C with NBR Sealing Ring
-40°C / +100°C with NEOPRENE Sealing Ring
-60°C / +180°C with SILICONE Sealing Ring
Material (Δ) B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
P - Sealing Combination
Item Item Description
1 Sealing ring
2 Cap
3 Body S1
CH
S2
Position marking 1
L
S3
H
M P
2
L1 3
Position marking
10
1 Function Ex-d IIC / Ex-e II / Ex-td
EMC Brass Cable Gland
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Examination Certificate Number IMQ 11 ATEX 038 X
Examination & Test Report Number 43AL00002
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0:2009 / EN 60079-1:2007 / EN 60079-7:2007 /
EN 60079-11:2010 / EN 60079-31:2009
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX II 2GD EX d
IIC Gb / Ex e IIC Gb / Ex t IIIC Db
Suitable for use in ZONE1, ZONE2, ZONE21, ZONE22 for Gas Groups IIA, IIB,
IIC
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD BS.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb Ta-30ºC
+120ºC Ex t IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 11 ATEX 038X
Temperature Classes -30°C / +120°C with NBR Sealing Ring
-40°C / +100°C with NEOPRENE Sealing Ring
-60°C / +180°C with SILICONE Sealing Ring
Material (Δ) B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
P - Sealing Combination
Position marking
P
S1
CH1
S2
L1 2
H
CH2
S3
1
L
11
Ex e II - Ex d Link Cable glands
for non armoured cables
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Examination Certificate Number IMQ 11 ATEX 038 X
Examination & Test Report Number 43AL00002
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0:2009 / EN 60079-1:2007 / EN 60079-7:2007 /
EN 60079-11:2010
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX II 2GD EX d
IIC Gb / Ex e IIC Gb / Ex t IIIC Db
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD BM.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb Ta-30ºC
+120ºC Ex t IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 11 ATEX 038X
Temperature Classes -30°C / +120°C with NBR Sealing Ring
-40°C / +100°C with NEOPRENE Sealing Ring
-60°C / +180°C with SILICONE Sealing Ring
Material (Δ) B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
P - Sealing Combination
S2
L
1
Position marking L2
S3
H
M P M1
3 CH CH1 2
L1
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Ex e II - Ex d IIC
Male plugs type BS
Technical details
Type BS
O.N. Ex 0722
Group II 2GD Ex Td A21
Execution Ex de IIC IP66/68
Examination & test report number 43AL00002
Laboratory IMQ
Certificate IMQ ATEX 16 U
Material Δ B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
Z – Galvanised Steel
M M
Code ISO H mm L mm CH mm Code GAS UNI ISO H mm L mm CH mm
pitch 1,5 228/1
BS02MΔ M12 21 14 17 BS02CΔ 1/4” 23 16 18
BS01MΔ M16 21 14 22 BS01CΔ 3/8” 23 16 22
BS1MΔ M20 21 14 25 BS1CΔ 1/2” 23 16 25
BS2MΔ M25 21 14 30 BS2CΔ 3/4” 23 16 32
BS3MΔ M32 21 14 37 BS3CΔ 1” 27 20 37
BS4MΔ M40 23 16 45 BS4CΔ 1 1/4” 27 20 45
BS5MΔ M50 23 16 55 BS5CΔ 1 1/2” 27 20 55
BS6MΔ M63 23 16 70 BS6CΔ 2” 27 20 65
BS7MΔ M75 25 18 85 BS7CΔ 2 1/2” 30 20 85
BS8MΔ M90 25 18 100 BS8CΔ 3” 30 20 95
BS10MΔ M110 25 18 120 BS10CΔ 4” 30 20 120
M M
Code PG H mm L mm CH mm Code ANSI ASME H mm L mm CH mm
DIN 40430 B1.20.1
BS1PΔ 7 22 15 17 BS02NΔ 1/4” 20 16 15
BS2PΔ 9 22 15 20 BS01NΔ 3/8” 20 16 20
BS3PΔ 11 22 15 25 BS1NΔ 1/2” 22 18 24
BS4PΔ 13,5 22 15 25 BS2NΔ 3/4” 22 18 27
BS5PΔ 16 22 15 27 BS3NΔ 1” 25 21 35
BS6PΔ 21 22 15 35 BS4NΔ 1 1/4” 25 21 45
BS7PΔ 29 22 15 42 BS5NΔ 1 1/2” 26 21 50
BS8PΔ 36 22 15 55 BS6NΔ 2” 26 21 65
BS9PΔ 42 22 15 60 BS7NΔ 2 1/2” 33 28 75
BS10PΔ 48 22 15 65 BS8NΔ 3” 33 28 90
BS10NΔ 4” 33 28 115
H
L
H
L
M
M
CH
CH
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Ex e IIC - Ex d IIC Adaptors (Enlarger)
Metric / Metric & Metric / Npt
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Manufacturer BIMED
Examination Certificate Number IMQ 12 ATEX 003 U
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0 / EN 60079-1 / EN 60079-7 / EN
60079-31
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX II
2GD EX d IIC Gb / Ex e IIC Gb / Ex t IIIC Db
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD B-RB.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb
Ta-30ºC +120ºC Ex t IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 12 ATEX
003 X
Temperature Classes -30⁰C / +120⁰C
Material (Δ) B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
Z-Galvanized steel
Please ask for stock availibility. SW
Metric/Pg-Metric/Pf
Pg/Pg-Pg/Metric-Pg/Npt-Pg/Pf
Pf/Pf-Pf/Metric-Pf/Npt-Pf/Pg
also are availible on request.
M ØD ØF
TL
TL1
H
Metric / Metric
EN 60423 EN 60423 Dimensions mm
Code
FØ MØ DØ H TL TL1 SW
B-RB02M02MΔ M12x1.5 M12x1.5 7,0 33,5 15,0 15,0 18,0
B-RB01M02MΔ M16x1.5 M12x1.5 7,0 33,5 15,0 15,0 22,0
B-RB01M01MΔ M16x1.5 M16x1.5 10,0 33,5 15,0 15,0 22,0
B-RB1M02MΔ M20x1.5 M12x1.5 7,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 25,0
B-RB1M01MΔ M20x1.5 M16x1.5 10,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 25,0
B-RB1M1MΔ M20x1.5 M20x1.5 14,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 25,0
B-RB2M01MΔ M25x1.5 M16x1.5 10,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 30,0
B-RB2M1MΔ M25x1.5 M20x1.5 14,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 30,0
B-RB2M2MΔ M25x1.5 M25x1.5 19,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 30,0
B-RB3M1MΔ M32x1.5 M20x1.5 14,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RB3M2MΔ M32x1.5 M25x1.5 19,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RB3M3MΔ M32x1.5 M32x1.5 26,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RB4M2MΔ M40x1.5 M25x1.5 19,0 37,0 18,0 15,0 45,0
B-RB4M3MΔ M40x1.5 M32x1.5 26,0 37,0 18,0 15,0 45,0
B-RB4M4MΔ M40x1.5 M40x1.5 34,0 40,0 18,0 18,0 45,0
B-RB5M3MΔ M50x1.5 M32x1.5 26,0 37,0 18,0 15,0 55,0
B-RB5M4MΔ M50x1.5 M40x1.5 34,0 40,0 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RB5M5MΔ M50x1.5 M50x1.5 44,0 40,0 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RB6M5MΔ M63x1.5 M50x1.5 44,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 68,0
B-RB6M6MΔ M63x1.5 M63x1.5 57,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 70,0
B-RB7M6MΔ M75x1.5 M63x1.5 57,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 80,0
B-RB7M7MΔ M75x1.5 M75x1.5 69,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 85,0
B-RB8M7MΔ M90x1.5 M75x1.5 69,0 43,5 21,0 18,0 95,0
B-RB8M8MΔ M90x1.5 M90x1.5 84,0 47,0 21,0 21,0 95,0
B-RB10M8MΔ M110x1.5 M90x1.5 84,0 47,0 21,0 21,0 115,0
B-RB10M10MΔ M110x1.5 M110x1.5 104,0 47,0 21,0 21,0 120,0
Metric / Npt
EN 60423 ANSI B1.20.1 Dimensions mm
Code
FØ MØ DØ H TL TL1 SW
B-RB02M02NΔ M12x1.5 NPT 1/4" 8,0 33,0 15,0 15,0 18,0
B-RB01M02NΔ M16x1.5 NPT 1/4" 8,0 33,5 15,0 15,0 22,0
B-RB01M01NΔ M16x1.5 NPT 3/8" 12,0 33,5 15,0 15,0 22,0
B-RB1M01NΔ M20x1.5 NPT 3/8" 12,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 25,0
B-RB1M1NΔ M20x1.5 NPT 1/2" 14,5 34,0 15,0 15,0 25,0
B-RB2M1NΔ M25x1.5 NPT 1/2" 14,5 34,0 15,0 15,0 30,0
B-RB2M2NΔ M25x1.5 NPT 3/4" 19,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 30,0
B-RB3M2NΔ M32x1.5 NPT 3/4" 19,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RB3M3NΔ M32x1.5 NPT 1" 26,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RB4M3NΔ M40x1.5 NPT 1" 26,0 37,0 18,0 15,0 45,0
B-RB4M4NΔ M40x1.5 NPT 1 1/4" 35,0 40,0 18,0 18,0 45,0
B-RB5M4NΔ M50x1.5 NPT 1 1/4" 35,0 40,0 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RB5M5NΔ M50x1.5 NPT 1 1/2" 40,0 40,0 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RB6M5NΔ M63x1.5 NPT 1 1/2" 40,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 68,0
B-RB6M6NΔ M63x1.5 NPT 2" 51,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 68,0
B-RB7M6NΔ M75x1.5 NPT 2" 51,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 80,0
B-RB7M7NΔ M75x1.5 NPT 2 1/2" 62,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 80,0
B-RB8M7NΔ M90x1.5 NPT 2 1/2" 62,0 44,0 21,0 18,0 95,0
B-RB8M8NΔ M90x1.5 NPT 3" 75,0 47,0 21,0 21,0 95,0
B-RB10M8NΔ M110x1.5 NPT 3" 75,0 47,0 21,0 21,0 115,0
B-RB10M10NΔ M110x1.5 NPT 4" 100,0 47,0 21,0 21,0 120,0
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Ex e IIC - Ex d IIC Adaptors (Enlarger)
Npt / Npt & Npt / Metric
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Manufacturer BIMED
Examination Certificate Number IMQ 12 ATEX 003 U
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0 / EN 60079-1 / EN 60079-7 / EN
60079-31
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX II
2GD EX d IIC Gb / Ex e IIC Gb / Ex t IIIC Db
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD B-RB.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb
Ta-30ºC +120ºC Ex t IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 12 ATEX
003 X
Temperature Classes -30⁰C / +120⁰C
Material (Δ) B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
Z-Galvanized steel
TL
TL1
H
Npt/Npt
ANSI B1.20.1 ANSI B1.20.1 Dimensions mm
Code
FØ MØ DØ H TL TL1 SW
B-RB02N02NΔ NPT 1/4" NPT 1/4" 8,0 33,0 15,0 15,0 18,0
B-RB01N02NΔ NPT 3/8" NPT 1/4" 8,0 33,5 15,0 15,0 20,0
B-RB01N01NΔ NPT 3/8" NPT 3/8" 12,0 33,5 15,0 15,0 20,0
B-RB1N01NΔ NPT 1/2" NPT 3/8" 13,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 25,0
B-RB1N1NΔ NPT 1/2" NPT 1/2" 14,5 34,0 15,0 15,0 25,0
B-RB2N1NΔ NPT 3/4" NPT 1/2" 14,5 34,0 15,0 15,0 30,0
B-RB2N2NΔ NPT 3/4" NPT 3/4" 19,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 32,0
B-RB3N2NΔ NPT 1" NPT 3/4" 20,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RB3N3NΔ NPT 1" NPT 1" 25,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RB4N3NΔ NPT 1 1/4" NPT 1" 27,0 37,0 18,0 15,0 45,0
B-RB4N4NΔ NPT 1 1/4" NPT 1 1/4" 33,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 45,0
B-RB5N4NΔ NPT 1 1/2" NPT 1 1/4" 35,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RB5N5NΔ NPT 1 1/2" NPT 1 1/2" 40,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RB6N5NΔ NPT 2" NPT 1 1/2" 41,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 65,0
B-RB6N6NΔ NPT 2" NPT 2" 52,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 65,0
B-RB7N6NΔ NPT 2 1/2" NPT 2" 53,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 80,0
B-RB7N7NΔ NPT 2 1/2" NPT 2 1/2" 62,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 80,0
B-RB8N7NΔ NPT 3" NPT 2 1/2" 62,0 43,5 21,0 18,0 95,0
B-RB8N8NΔ NPT 3" NPT 3" 75,0 47,0 21,0 21,0 95,0
B-RB10N8NΔ NPT 4" NPT 3" 75,0 47,0 21,0 21,0 120,0
B-RB10N10NΔ NPT 4" NPT 4" 100,0 47,0 21,0 21,0 120,0
Npt/Metric
ANSI B1.20.1 EN 60423 Dimensions mm
Code
FØ MØ DØ H TL TL1 SW
B-RB02N02MΔ NPT 1/4" M12x1.5 7,0 33,5 15,0 15,0 18,0
B-RB01N02MΔ NPT 3/8" M12x1.5 7,0 33,5 15,0 15,0 20,0
B-RB01N01MΔ NPT 3/8" M16x1.5 10,0 33,5 15,0 15,0 20,0
B-RB1N01MΔ NPT 1/2" M16x1.5 10,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 25,0
B-RB1N1MΔ NPT 1/2" M20x1.5 14,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 25,0
B-RB2N1MΔ NPT 3/4" M20x1.5 14,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 30,0
B-RB2N2MΔ NPT 3/4" M25x1.5 19,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 30,0
B-RB3N2MΔ NPT 1" M25x1.5 19,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RB3N3MΔ NPT 1" M32x1.5 26,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RB4N3MΔ NPT 1 1/4" M32x1.5 26,0 37,0 18,0 15,0 45,0
B-RB4N4MΔ NPT 1 1/4" M40x1.5 34,0 40,0 18,0 18,0 45,0
B-RB5N4MΔ NPT 1 1/2" M40x1.5 34,0 40,0 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RB5N5MΔ NPT 1 1/2" M50x1.5 40,0 40,0 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RB6N5MΔ NPT 2" M50x1.6 44,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 65,0
B-RB6N6MΔ NPT 2" M63x1.5 51,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 68,0
B-RB7N6MΔ NPT 2 1/2" M63x1.6 57,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 80,0
B-RB7N7MΔ NPT 2 1/2" M75x1.5 62,0 40,5 18,0 18,0 80,0
B-RB8N7MΔ NPT 3" M75x1.5 69,0 43,5 21,0 18,0 95,0
B-RB8N8MΔ NPT 3" M90x1.5 78,0 47,0 21,0 21,0 95,0
B-RB10N8MΔ NPT 4" M90x1.5 84,0 47,0 21,0 21,0 120,0
B-RB10N10MΔ NPT 4" M110x1.5 103,0 47,0 21,0 21,0 120,0
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Ex e IIC - Ex d IIC Adaptors (Reducer)
Metric / Metric & Metric / Npt
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Manufacturer BIMED
Examination Certificate Number IMQ 12 ATEX 003 U
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0 / EN 60079-1 / EN 60079-7 / EN
60079-31
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX II
2GD EX d IIC Gb / Ex e IIC Gb / Ex t IIIC Db
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD B-RA.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb
Ta-30ºC +120ºC Ex t IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 12 ATEX
003 X
Temperature Classes -30⁰C / +120⁰C
Material (Δ) B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
Z-Galvanized steel
Please ask for stock availibility. ØF
Metric/Pg-Metric/Pf
Pg/Pg-Pg/Metric-Pg/Npt-Pg/Pf SW
Pf/Pf-Pf/Metric-Pf/Npt-Pf/Pg
also are availible on request.
H
TL
ØM
Metric/Metric
EN 60423 ANSI B1.20.1 Dimensions mm
Code
MØ FØ H TL SW
B-RA01M02MΔ M16x1.5 M12x1.5 19,0 15,0 22,0
B-RA1M02MΔ M20x1.5 M12x1.5 19,0 15,0 25,0
B-RA1M01MΔ M20x1.5 M16x1.5 19,0 15,0 25,0
B-RA2M01MΔ M25x1.5 M16x1.5 19,0 15,0 30,0
B-RA2M1MΔ M25x1.5 M20x1.5 19,0 15,0 30,0
B-RA3M1MΔ M32x1.5 M20x1.5 19,0 15,0 36,0
B-RA3M2MΔ M32x1.5 M25x1.5 19,0 15,0 36,0
B-RA4M2MΔ M40x1.5 M25x1.5 22,0 18,0 45,0
B-RA4M3MΔ M40x1.5 M32x1.5 22,0 18,0 45,0
B-RA5M3MΔ M50x1.5 M32x1.5 23,0 18,0 55,0
B-RA5M4MΔ M50x1.6 M40x1.5 23,0 18,0 55,0
B-RA6M4MΔ M63x1.5 M40x1.5 23,0 18,0 70,0
B-RA6M5MΔ M63x1.6 M50x1.5 23,0 18,0 70,0
B-RA7M5MΔ M75x1.5 M50x1.5 24,0 18,0 85,0
B-RA7M6MΔ M75x1.5 M63x1.5 24,0 18,0 85,0
B-RA8M6MΔ M90x1.5 M63x1.5 29,0 21,0 100,0
B-RA8M7MΔ M90x1.5 M75x1.5 29,0 21,0 100,0
B-RA10M7MΔ M110x1.5 M75x1.5 31,0 21,0 120,0
B-RA10M8MΔ M110x1.5 M90x1.5 31,0 21,0 120,0
Metric/Npt
EN 60423 EN 60423 Dimensions mm
Code
MØ FØ H TL SW
B-RA01M02NΔ M16x1.5 NPT 1/4" 19,0 15,0 22,0
B-RA1M02NΔ M20x1.5 NPT 1/4" 19,0 15,0 25,0
B-RA2M1NΔ M25x1.5 NPT 1/2" 19,0 15,0 30,0
B-RA3M1NΔ M32x1.5 NPT 1/2" 19,0 15,0 36,0
B-RA3M2NΔ M32x1.5 NPT 3/4" 19,0 15,0 36,0
B-RA4M2NΔ M40x1.5 NPT 3/4" 22,0 18,0 45,0
B-RA4M3NΔ M40x1.5 NPT 1" 22,0 18,0 45,0
B-RA5M3NΔ M50x1.5 NPT 1" 23,0 18,0 55,0
B-RA5M4NΔ M50x1.6 NPT 1 1/4" 23,0 18,0 55,0
B-RA6M4NΔ M63x1.5 NPT 1 1/4" 23,0 18,0 70,0
B-RA6M5NΔ M63x1.6 NPT 1 1/2" 23,0 18,0 70,0
B-RA7M5NΔ M75x1.5 NPT 1 1/2" 24,0 18,0 85,0
B-RA7M6NΔ M75x1.5 NPT 2" 24,0 18,0 85,0
B-RA8M6NΔ M90x1.5 NPT 2" 29,0 21,0 100,0
B-RA8M7NΔ M90x1.5 NPT 2 1/2" 29,0 21,0 100,0
B-RA10M7NΔ M110x1.5 NPT 2 1/2" 31,0 21,0 120,0
B-RA10M8NΔ M110x1.5 NPT 3" 31,0 21,0 120,0
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Ex e IIC - Ex d IIC Adaptors (Reducer)
Npt / Npt & Npt / Metric
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Manufacturer BIMED
Examination Certificate Number IMQ 12 ATEX 003 U
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0 / EN 60079-1 / EN 60079-7 / EN
60079-31
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX II
2GD EX d IIC Gb / Ex e IIC Gb / Ex t IIIC Db
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD B-RA.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb
Ta-30ºC +120ºC Ex t IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 12 ATEX
003 X
Temperature Classes -30⁰C / +120⁰C
Material (Δ) B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
Z-Galvanized steel
ØF Please ask for stock availibility.
Npt/Pg-Npt/Pf
SW Pg/Pg-Pg/Metric-Pg/Npt-Pg/Pf
Pf/Pf-Pf/Metric-Pf/Npt-Pf/Pg
also are availible on request.
H
TL
ØM
Npt/Npt
EN 60423 ANSI B1.20.1 Dimensions mm
Code
MØ FØ H TL SW
B-RA01N02NΔ NPT 3/8" NPT 1/4" 19,0 15,0 22,0
B-RA1N02NΔ NPT 1/2" NPT 1/4" 19,0 15,0 25,0
B-RA1N01NΔ NPT 1/2" NPT 3/8" 19,0 15,0 25,0
B-RA2N01NΔ NPT 3/4" NPT 3/8" 19,0 15,0 30,0
B-RA2N1NΔ NPT 3/4" NPT 1/2" 19,0 15,0 30,0
B-RA3N1NΔ NPT 1" NPT 1/2" 19,0 15,0 36,0
B-RA3N2NΔ NPT 1" NPT 3/4" 19,0 15,0 36,0
B-RA4N1NΔ NPT 1 1/4" NPT 1/2" 22,0 18,0 45,0
B-RA4N2NΔ NPT 1 1/4" NPT 3/4" 22,0 18,0 45,0
B-RA4N3NΔ NPT 1 1/4" NPT 1" 22,0 18,0 45,0
B-RA5N1NΔ NPT 1 1/2" NPT 1/2" 23,0 18,0 55,0
B-RA5N2NΔ NPT 1 1/2" NPT 3/4" 23,0 18,0 55,0
B-RA5N3NΔ NPT 1 1/2" NPT 1" 23,0 18,0 55,0
B-RA5N4NΔ NPT 1 1/2" NPT 1 1/4" 23,0 18,0 55,0
B-RA6N4NΔ NPT 2" NPT 1 1/4" 23,0 18,0 65,0
B-RA6N5NΔ NPT 2" NPT 1 1/2" 23,0 18,0 65,0
B-RA7N5NΔ NPT 2 1/2" NPT 1 1/2" 24,0 18,0 75,0
B-RA7N6NΔ NPT 2 1/2" NPT 2" 24,0 18,0 75,0
B-RA8N6NΔ NPT 3" NPT 2" 29,0 21,0 95,0
B-RA8N7NΔ NPT 3" NPT 2 1/2" 29,0 21,0 95,0
B-RA10N7NΔ NPT 4" NPT 2 1/2" 31,0 21,0 120,0
B-RA10N8NΔ NPT 4" NPT 3" 31,0 21,0 120,0
Npt/Metric
EN 60423 EN 60423 Dimensions mm
Code
MØ FØ H TL SW
B-RA01N02MΔ NPT 3/8" M12x1.5 19,0 15,0 22,0
B-RA1N02MΔ NPT 1/2" M12x1.5 19,0 15,0 25,0
B-RA1N01MΔ NPT 1/2" M16x1.5 19,0 15,0 25,0
B-RA2N01MΔ NPT 3/4" M16x1.5 19,0 15,0 30,0
B-RA2N1MΔ NPT 3/4" M20x1.5 19,0 15,0 30,0
B-RA3N1MΔ NPT 1" M20x1.5 19,0 15,0 36,0
B-RA3N2MΔ NPT 1" M25x1.5 19,0 15,0 36,0
B-RA4N2MΔ NPT 1 1/4" M25x1.5 22,0 18,0 45,0
B-RA4N3MΔ NPT 1 1/4" M32x1.5 22,0 18,0 45,0
B-RA5N3MΔ NPT 1 1/2" M32x1.5 23,0 18,0 55,0
B-RA5N4MΔ NPT 1 1/2" M40x1.5 23,0 18,0 55,0
B-RA6N4MΔ NPT 2" M40x1.5 23,0 18,0 65,0
B-RA6N5MΔ NPT 2" M50x1.5 23,0 18,0 65,0
B-RA7N5MΔ NPT 2 1/2" M50x1.5 24,0 18,0 75,0
B-RA7N6MΔ NPT 2 1/2" M63x1.5 24,0 18,0 75,0
B-RA8N6MΔ NPT 3" M63x1.5 29,0 21,0 95,0
B-RA8N7MΔ NPT 3" M75x1.5 29,0 21,0 95,0
B-RA10N7MΔ NPT 4" M75x1.5 31,0 21,0 120,0
B-RA10N8MΔ NPT 4" M90x1.5 31,0 21,0 120,0
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Ex e IIC - Ex d IIC Adaptors (Coupling)
Metric / Metric
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Manufacturer BIMED
Examination Certificate Number IMQ 12 ATEX 003 U
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0 / EN 60079-1 / EN 60079-7 / EN
60079-31
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX II
2GD EX d IIC Gb / Ex e IIC Gb / Ex t IIIC Db
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD B-RM.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb
Ta-30ºC +120ºC Ex t IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 12 ATEX
003 X
Temperature Classes -30⁰C / +120⁰C
Material (Δ) B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
Z-Galvanized steel
Please ask for stock availibility. H
Metric/Pg-Metric/Pf
Pg/Pg-Pg/Metric-Pg/Npt-Pg/Pf
Pf/Pf-Pf/Metric-Pf/Npt-Pf/Pg SW
ØF ØF1
TL TL1
Metric / Metric
EN 60423 EN 60423 Dimensions (mm)
Code
F F1 D H TL TL1 SW
B-RM02M02MΔ M12x1.5 M12x1.5 9,5 32,0 15,0 15,0 18,0
B-RM01M02MΔ M16x1.5 M12x1.5 9,5 33,0 15,0 15,0 20,0
B-RM01M01MΔ M16x1.5 M16x1.5 13,0 33,0 15,0 15,0 20,0
B-RM1M01MΔ M20x1.5 M16x1.5 13,5 32,0 15,0 15,0 25,0
B-RM1M1MΔ M20x1.5 M20x1.5 16,0 32,0 15,0 15,0 25,0
B-RM2M1MΔ M25x1.5 M20x1.5 17,0 33,0 15,0 15,0 32,0
B-RM2M2MΔ M25x1.5 M25x1.5 22,0 33,0 15,0 15,0 32,0
B-RM3M2MΔ M32x1.5 M25x1.5 22,0 34,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RM3M3MΔ M32x1.5 M32x1.5 29,0 32,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RM4M3MΔ M40x1.5 M32x1.5 29,0 37,0 18,0 15,0 45,0
B-RM4M4MΔ M40x1.5 M40x1.5 37,0 38,0 18,0 18,0 45,0
B-RM5M4MΔ M50x1.5 M40x1.5 37,5 40,0 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RM5M5MΔ M50x1.5 M50x1.5 47,0 38,0 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RM6M5MΔ M63x1.5 M50x1.5 47,0 41,0 18,0 18,0 68,0
B-RM6M6MΔ M63x1.5 M63x1.5 60,0 38,0 18,0 18,0 68,0
B-RM7M6MΔ M75x1.5 M63x1.5 60,0 41,0 18,0 18,0 80,0
B-RM7M7MΔ M75x1.5 M75x1.5 72,0 38,0 18,0 18,0 80,0
B-RM8M7MΔ M90x1.5 M75x1.5 72,0 45,0 21,0 18,0 95,0
B-RM8M8MΔ M90x1.5 M90x1.5 87,0 44,0 21,0 21,0 95,0
B-RM10M10MΔ M110x1.5 M110x1.5 107,0 44,0 21,0 21,0 120,0
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Ex e IIC - Ex d IIC Adaptors (Coupling)
Npt / Npt & Npt / Metric
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Manufacturer BIMED
Examination Certificate Number IMQ 12 ATEX 003 U
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0 / EN 60079-1 / EN 60079-7 / EN
60079-31
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX II
2GD EX d IIC Gb / Ex e IIC Gb / Ex t IIIC Db
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD B-RM.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb
Ta-30ºC +120ºC Ex t IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 12 ATEX
003 X
Temperature Classes -30⁰C / +120⁰C
Material (Δ) B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
Z-Galvanized steel
H
Please ask for stock availibility.
Npt/Pg-Npt/Pf
Pg/Pg-Pg/Metric-Pg/Npt-Pg/Pf
SW Pf/Pf-Pf/Metric-Pf/Npt-Pf/Pg
also are availible on request.
ØD
ØF ØF1
TL TL1
Npt / Npt
ANSI B1.20.1 ANSI B1.20.1 Dimensions (mm)
Code
F F1 D H TL TL1 SW
B-RM02N02NΔ NPT 1/4" NPT 1/4" 9,5 32,0 15,0 15,0 18,0
B-RM01N02NΔ NPT 3/8" NPT 1/4" 9,5 33,0 15,0 15,0 20,0
B-RM01N01NΔ NPT 3/8" NPT 3/8" 12,5 32,0 15,0 15,0 20,0
B-RM1N01NΔ NPT 1/2" NPT 3/8" 13,0 33,0 15,0 15,0 25,0
B-RM1N1NΔ NPT 1/2" NPT 1/2" 16,0 32,0 15,0 15,0 25,0
B-RM2N1NΔ NPT 3/4" NPT 1/2" 16,0 33,0 15,0 15,0 32,0
B-RM2N2NΔ NPT 3/4" NPT 3/4" 21,0 32,0 15,0 15,0 32,0
B-RM3N2NΔ NPT 1" NPT 3/4" 21,0 33,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RM3N3NΔ NPT 1" NPT 1" 27,0 32,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RM4N3NΔ NPT 1 1/4" NPT 1" 35,5 37,0 18,0 15,0 45,0
B-RM4N4NΔ NPT 1 1/4" NPT 1 1/4" 36,0 38,0 18,0 18,0 45,0
B-RM5N4NΔ NPT 1 1/2" NPT 1 1/4" 41,5 39,0 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RM5N5NΔ NPT 1 1/2" NPT 1 1/2" 41,5 38,0 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RM6N5NΔ NPT 2" NPT 1 1/2" 41,5 42,0 18,0 18,0 65,0
B-RM6N6NΔ NPT 2" NPT 2" 53,5 38,0 18,0 18,0 65,0
B-RM7N6NΔ NPT 2 1/2" NPT 2" 53,5 41,0 18,0 18,0 80,0
B-RM7N7NΔ NPT 2 1/2" NPT 2 1/2" 64,0 40,0 18,0 18,0 80,0
B-RM8N7NΔ NPT 3" NPT 2 1/2" 64,0 46,0 21,0 18,0 95,0
B-RM8N8NΔ NPT 3" NPT 3" 80,0 44,0 21,0 21,0 95,0
B-RM10N8NΔ NPT 4" NPT 3" 81,0 45,0 21,0 21,0 120,0
B-RM10N10NΔ NPT 4" NPT 4" 105,0 45,0 21,0 21,0 120,0
Npt / Metric or Metric / Npt
ANSI B1.20.1 EN 60423 Dimensions (mm)
Code
F F1 D H TL TL1 SW
B-RM02N02MΔ NPT 1/4" M12x1.5 9,5 32,0 15,0 15,0 18,0
B-RM01N02MΔ NPT 3/8" M12x1.5 9,5 33,0 15,0 15,0 20,0
B-RM01N01MΔ NPT 3/8" M16x1.5 12,5 32,0 15,0 15,0 20,0
B-RM1N01MΔ NPT 1/2" M16x1.5 14,0 32,0 15,0 15,0 25,0
B-RM1N1MΔ NPT 1/2" M20x1.5 16,0 32,0 15,0 15,0 25,0
B-RM2N1MΔ NPT 3/4" M20x1.5 17,0 33,0 15,0 15,0 32,0
B-RM2N2MΔ NPT 3/4" M25x1.5 22,0 32,0 15,0 15,0 32,0
B-RM3N2MΔ NPT 1" M25x1.5 22,5 33,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RM3N3MΔ NPT 1" M32x1.5 28,0 32,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RM4N3MΔ NPT 1 1/4" M32x1.5 29,0 37,0 18,0 15,0 45,0
B-RM4N4MΔ NPT 1 1/4" M40x1.5 35,5 38,0 18,0 18,0 45,0
B-RM5N4MΔ NPT 1 1/2" M40x1.5 38,0 39,0 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RM5N5MΔ NPT 1 1/2" M50x1.5 42,0 39,0 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RM6N5MΔ NPT 2" M50x1.5 48,0 39,0 18,0 18,0 65,0
B-RM6N6MΔ NPT 2" M63x1.5 54,0 39,0 18,0 18,0 68,0
B-RM7N6MΔ NPT 2 1/2" M63x1.5 60,0 40,0 18,0 18,0 80,0
B-RM7N7MΔ NPT 2 1/2" M75x1.5 64,0 40,0 18,0 18,0 80,0
B-RM8N7MΔ NPT 3" M75x1.5 72,0 44,0 21,0 18,0 95,0
B-RM8N8MΔ NPT 3" M90x1.5 79,5 46,0 21,0 21,0 95,0
B-RM10N8MΔ NPT 4" M90x1.5 87,0 49,0 21,0 21,0 120,0
B-RM10N10MΔ NPT 4" M110x1.5 105,0 45,0 21,0 21,0 120,0
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Ex e IIC - Ex d IIC Adaptors (Nipple)
Metric / Metric
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Manufacturer BIMED
Examination Certificate Number IMQ 12 ATEX 003 U
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0 / EN 60079-1 / EN 60079-7 / EN
60079-31
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX II
2GD EX d IIC Gb / Ex e IIC Gb / Ex t IIIC Db
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD B-RN.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb
Ta-30ºC +120ºC Ex t IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 12 ATEX
003 X
Temperature Classes -30⁰C / +120⁰C
Material (Δ) B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
Z-Galvanized steel
Please ask for stock availibility. H
Metric/Pg-Metric/Pf
Pg/Pg-Pg/Metric-Pg/Npt-Pg/Pf
Pf/Pf-Pf/Metric-Pf/Npt-Pf/Pg SW
also are availible on request.
ØM1 ØD ØM
TL1 TL
Metric / Metric
EN 60423 EN 60423 Dimensions (mm)
Code
M M1 D H TL TL1 SW
B-RN02M02MΔ M12x1.5 M12x1.5 7,0 46,0 15,0 15,0 18,0
B-RN01M01MΔ M16x1.5 M16x1.5 10,0 48,0 15,0 15,0 20,0
B-RN1M1MΔ M20x1.5 M20x1.5 14,0 48,0 15,0 15,0 24,0
B-RN2M2MΔ M25x1.5 M25x1.5 19,0 50,0 15,0 15,0 32,0
B-RN3M3MΔ M32x1.5 M32x1.5 26,0 50,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RN4M4MΔ M40x1.5 M40x1.5 34,0 56,0 18,0 18,0 45,0
B-RN5M5MΔ M50x1.5 M50x1.5 44,0 58,0 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RN6M6MΔ M63x1.5 M63x1.5 57,0 58,0 18,0 18,0 70,0
B-RN7M7MΔ M75x1.5 M75x1.5 69,0 62,0 18,0 18,0 85,0
B-RN8M8MΔ M90x1.5 M90x1.5 84,0 68,0 21,0 21,0 100,0
B-RN10M10MΔ M110x1.5 M110x1.5 100,0 69,0 21,0 21,0 120,0
20
Ex e IIC - Ex d IIC Adaptors (Nipple)
Npt / Npt & Npt / Metric
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Manufacturer BIMED
Examination Certificate Number IMQ 12 ATEX 003 U
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0 / EN 60079-1 / EN 60079-7 / EN
60079-31
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-d and Increased Safety Ex-e EX II
2GD EX d IIC Gb / Ex e IIC Gb / Ex t IIIC Db
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Marking BMD B-RN.. CE0722 II 2GD Exd IIC Gb / Exe IIC Gb
Ta-30ºC +120ºC Ex t IIIC Db IP66/68 IMQ 12 ATEX
003 X
Temperature Classes -30⁰C / +120⁰C
Material (Δ) B – Brass
X – Stainless Steel
Z-Galvanized steel
H Please ask for stock availibility.
Npt/Pg-Npt/Pf
Pg/Pg-Pg/Metric-Pg/Npt-Pg/Pf
SW Pf/Pf-Pf/Metric-Pf/Npt-Pf/Pg
also are availible on request.
ØM1 ØD ØM
TL1 TL
Npt / Npt
ANSI B1.20.1 ANSI B1.20.1 Dimensions (mm)
Code
M M1 D H TL TL1 SW
B-RN02N01NΔ NPT 1/4" NPT 1/4" 8,0 46,0 15,0 15,0 18,0
B-RN02N02NΔ NPT 1/4" NPT 3/8" 8,0 48,0 15,0 15,0 20,0
B-RN01N02NΔ NPT 3/8" NPT 3/8" 12,0 48,0 15,0 15,0 20,0
B-RN01N1NΔ NPT 3/8" NPT 1/2" 12,0 48,0 15,0 15,0 24,0
B-RN1N1NΔ NPT 1/2" NPT 1/2" 15,5 48,0 15,0 15,0 24,0
B-RN1N2NΔ NPT 1/2" NPT 3/4" 15,5 50,0 15,0 15,0 32,0
B-RN2N2NΔ NPT 3/4" NPT 3/4" 19,0 50,0 15,0 15,0 32,0
B-RN2N3NΔ NPT 3/4" NPT 1" 19,0 50,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RN3N3NΔ NPT 1" NPT 1" 25,0 50,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RN3N4NΔ NPT 1" NPT 1 1/4" 25,0 53,0 15,0 18,0 45,0
B-RN4N4NΔ NPT 1 1/4" NPT 1 1/4" 33,0 56,0 18,0 18,0 45,0
B-RN5N5NΔ NPT 1 1/2" NPT 1 1/2" 40,0 58,0 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RN6N6NΔ NPT 2" NPT 2" 52,0 58,0 18,0 18,0 65,0
B-RN7N7NΔ NPT 2 1/2" NPT 2 1/2" 62,0 62,0 18,0 18,0 80,0
B-RN8N8NΔ NPT 3" NPT 3" 75,0 68,0 21,0 21,0 95,0
B-RN10N10NΔ NPT 4" NPT 4" 100,0 69,0 21,0 21,0 120,0
Npt / Metric or Metric / Npt
ANSI B1.20.1 EN 60423 Dimensions (mm)
Code
M M1 D H TL TL1 SW
B-RN02N02MΔ NPT 1/4" M12x1.5 7,0 46,0 15,0 15,0 18,0
B-RN01N01MΔ NPT 3/8" M16x1.5 10,0 48,0 15,0 15,0 20,0
B-RN1N1MΔ NPT 1/2" M20x1.5 14,0 48,0 15,0 15,0 24,0
B-RN2N2MΔ NPT 3/4" M25x1.5 19,0 50,0 15,0 15,0 32,0
B-RN3N3MΔ NPT 1" M32x1.5 26,0 50,0 15,0 15,0 36,0
B-RN4N4MΔ NPT 1 1/4" M40x1.5 33,0 56,0 18,0 18,0 45,0
B-RN5N5MΔ NPT 1 1/2" M50x1.5 40,0 58,0 18,0 18,0 55,0
B-RN6N6MΔ NPT 2" M63x1.5 52,0 58,0 18,0 18,0 70,0
B-RN7N7MΔ NPT 2 1/2" M75x1.5 62,0 62,0 18,0 18,0 85,0
B-RN8N8MΔ NPT 3" M90x1.5 75,0 68,0 21,0 21,0 100,0
B-RN10N10MΔ NPT 4" M110x1.5 100,0 69,0 21,0 21,0 120,0
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Ex e IIC
Ventilation Plug
Technical details
Approved by IBExU
Examination Certificate Number IBExU 10 ATEX 1169 U
Safety Requirements EN 60079-0/EN 60079-7/EN 60079-31
Equipment Marking Flameproof Ex-e / Ex-tb and Increased
Safety Ex II 2G Ex e IIC Gb / Ex IID Ex tb IIIC
Db
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive
atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66
Marking RST DAE... IBExU 10 ATEX 1169 U Ex II2D
Temperature Classes -40⁰C to +105⁰C
Material Stainless Steel
SW
TL
TD
In order to choose the right ventilation plug unit (pressure balance elements) for a specific application, the working princi ples of the unit must
be known first Ventilation plugs are permeable to "gases and vapours, e.g. air" but impermeable to "liquids and dust, e.g. water". The permeability
resistance to liquids depends on the pore size and structure of the membrane inside these devices.
If the working conditions of water (the most common liquid) are studied, it is possible to say that the water intrusion pressure goes down as air
permeability increases. The relevant specifications are collected in tabulated data.
Of the relevant parameters, the "Pressure Balance" function depends on the differantial pressure between the inner and the outer
environnements of the enclosure. As a reference pressure, 70 mBar (70mBar = 1 Psi) value is choosen to present data. Under normal conditions, air
circulation exists for all differential pressure levels. But the volume flow rate is very low for smaller values and obviously increases with increasing
pressure values. Of course the air flow rate also depends on the properties of the membrane (classified as standard, medium, high and ultra high
permeability types).
If there is no water pressure danger (if the device is not immersed in the water), it is always better to choose highly permeable elements for
good circulation even for low differantial pressure levels.
In essence, there is air circulation in the enclosure from the inside to the outside when the device is heating up due to its operation. Similarly, a
circulation in reverse direction occurs during the cooling period. It should also be noted that there is always a level of humidity in air, hence some
water in the form of vapour is also circulated with air. However condensed water is blocked by the water repellent membrane unless the differential
pressure exceeds the intrusion pressure threshold.
After this technical overview, the utility of the "Ventilation Plugs" can be listed as follows;
• Prevention of pressure increase inside the enclosure. The pressure sensitive elements are not threatened.
• Limiting of temperature increase by the air circulation. The temperature sensitive elements are not threatened.
• Added flexibility for maintenance. In traditional units, when the enclosures are heated, generaly the dilated air goes out from the seals but
can not return back when the device is colder. Because of the vacuum formed inside the enclosure, the gaskets are exposed to large pressure levels.
In result, it is very difficult to open the covers for maintenance. Especially in “luminaires” it is obligatory to change the bulbs when the device is cold.
The ventilation plugs in our system prevent these kind of limitations.
• Prevention of accidental water suction into the system. During the cooling period, we know that there is air circulation from the outside to
the inside. Hence, if the enclosure is wet from rain or due to other reasons, some water may be sucked inside the enclosure if there is no ventilation
plug.
• Prevention of exposure to hot, humid, compressed gases. There is always a level of humidity in the enclosure due to atmospheric conditions.
Hence when the device is hot, all the components will be exposed to a hot, humid and compressed environment without the ventilation plug.
To conclude, the ventilation plug can reduce and even fully eliminate the adverse effects of humidity in the envi ronment. Water drops on the
bottom of the enclosure are normal,but the inherent damage becomes insignificant due to the existence of a ventilation plug.
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Earth Tags
Technical details
Material Brass or Nickel plated
D e
F
E
Code Dimensions
Un plated Ni plated A e mm C mm D E mm F mm G mm
BMET M16 KA BMET M16 KA (Ni) M16 1,5 25,0 M6 48,75 30,0 12,5
BMET M20 KA BMET M20 KA (Ni) M20 1,5 28,6 M6 53,55 33,0 12,5
BMET M25 KA BMET M25 KA (Ni) M25 1,5 34,0 M6 59,50 36,0 13,0
BMET M32 KA BMET M32 KA (Ni) M32 1,5 42,0 M12 73,00 41,0 22,0
BMET M40 KA BMET M40 KA (Ni) M40 1,5 54,0 M14 86,50 46,5 26,0
BMET M50 KA BMET M50 KA (Ni) M50 1,5 67,0 M14 111,50 63,5 29,0
BMET M63 KA BMET M63 KA (Ni) M63 1,5 77,0 M14 125,50 72,5 29,0
BMET M75 KA BMET M75 KA (Ni) M75 1,5 89,0 M14 137,50 77,0 32,0
BMET M90 KA BMET M90 KA (Ni) M90 1,5 109,5 M14 167,00 94,5 35,5
BMET M110 KA BMET M110 KA (Ni) M110 1,5 138,0 M14 214,00 125,0 40,0
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Pvc Shroud
for DORADO
Technical details
Material Pvc
H
D
Dimensions
Code
Ø D mm H mm
BMSH M16 KA 25,0 87,5
BMSH M20 KA 27,5 99,5
BMSH M25 KA 43,0 115,5
BMSH M32 KA 54,5 146,0
BMSH M40 KA 64,5 161,0
BMSH M50 KA 69,5 161,0
BMSH M63 KA 84,5 195,5
BMSH M75 KA 104,5 220,0
BMSH M90 KA 127,0 257,0
BMSH M110 KA 147,0 293,0
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Pvc Shroud
for ORION
Technical details
Material Pvc
D
Dimensions
Code
Ø D mm H mm
BMSH M16 KBA (3,0-8,5) 29,1 75,4
BMSH M16 KBA (6,0-12,0) 31,7 74,9
BMSH M20 KBA (3,0-8,5) 29,1 75,4
BMSH M20 KBA (6,0-12,0) 31,7 74,9
BMSH M20 KBA (8,5-14,5) 35,2 79,4
BMSH M25 KBA (6,0-12,0) 31,7 74,9
BMSH M25 KBA (8,5-16,0) 37,2 83,9
BMSH M25 KBA (12,0-20,0) 44,2 86,6
BMSH M32 KBA (12,0-20,0) 44,2 86,6
BMSH M32 KBA (15,0-26,0) 57,2 115,5
BMSH M40 KBA (15,0-26,0) 57,2 115,5
BMSH M40 KBA (20,0-32,0) 66,2 125,1
BMSH M50 KBA (22,0-35,0) 82,2 141,6
BMSH M50 KBA (27,0-41,0) 83,2 139,6
BMSH M63 KBA (35,0-45,0) 89,7 148,0
BMSH M63 KBA (40,0-52,0) 94,2 151,8
BMSH M75 KBA (40,0-52,0) 94,2 151,8
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Ex-e II , Ex-i
PA6 Cable Glands
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Examination Certificate Number 08 ATEX 012 X
Examination & Test Report Number 43AI00015-43AI00015.1
EN 60079-0:2006 / EN 60079-7:2007 EN 60079-11:2007 /
Safety Requirements
EN 61241-0:2006 / EN 61241-1:2004
Increased Safety "e" and Intrinsic Safety "i" Ex II 2GD Ex e
II , Ex i, Ex tD A21
Equipment Marking ( The Cable Glands Ex e II can be used with circuits Ex i.
These Cable Glands Should Have a nut painted Light
Blue)
Suitable for use in ZONE1, ZONE2 for Groups IIA, IIB, IIC
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Temperature Classes -20⁰C / +80⁰C
Table A
Standard threads
ISO pitch 1,5 12 16 20 25 32 40 50 63
Equivalence threads
Pg 7 9-11 13,5-16 21 29 36 42 48
R
M Dimensions mm
Code Ø Standard Rubber
ISO pitch 1,5
min-max L H min CH CH1
BM-XS 12 3,0-6,5 8 31 15 15
BM-XS 12 3,0-6,5 15 31 15 15
BM-X1 16 4,5-10,0 10 38 19 19
BM-X1L 16 4,5-10,0 15 43 19 19
BM-X2 20 6,0 - 12,0 10 41 24 24
BM-X2L 20 6,0 - 12,0 15 46 24 24
BM-X3 20 10,0-14,0 10 42 27 27
BM-X4 20 10,0-14,0 15 46,5 27 27
BM-X5 25 13,0-18,0 10 47 33 33
BM-X6 25 13,0-18,0 15 52 33 33
BM-XEU25 25 11,0-17,0 8 42,5 29 29
BM-XEU32 32 15,0-21,0 10 50 36 36
BM-X7 32 18,0-25,0 15 58,5 42 42
BM-XEU40 40 19,0-28,0 10 55 46 46
BM-X8 40 22,0-32,0 18 68 53 53
BM-X9 50 30,0-38,0 18 69 60 60
BM-X10 63 34,0-44,0 18 71 65 65
CH1 R M CH
Cable glands
Case thickness
Flat washer
for IP protection degree
Lock nut
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Ex-e II , Ex-i
PA6 Cable Glands
The cable glands Ex d and Ex e ,can be used with circuits Ex i.These cable glands should
have a part painted light blue .
1- Ex d Junction box with Ex i circuits or terminal blocks and energy circuits or terminal
blocks
2- Ex e junction box with Ex i terminal blocks and Ex eterminal blocks
3- Ex e junction box with Ex i terminal blocks.
1) Ex d Junction box
2) Ex e Junction box
Ex e cable glands
Ex i terminal blocks
Light blue
Light blue
Ex e cable glands
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Ex-e II , Ex-i
PA6 Plugs Type TP-X
Technical details
Approved by IMQ
Examination Certificate Number 08 ATEX 012 X
Examination & Test Report Number 43AI00015-43AI00015.1
EN 60079-0:2006 / EN 60079-7:2007 EN 60079-11:2007 /
Safety Requirements
EN 61241-0:2006 / EN 61241-1:2004
Increased Safety "e" and Intrinsic Safety "i" Ex II 2GD Ex e
II , Ex i, Ex tD A21
Equipment Marking ( The Cable Glands Ex e II can be used with circuits Ex i.
These Cable Glands Should Have a nut painted Light
Blue)
Suitable for use in ZONE1, ZONE2 for Groups IIA, IIB, IIC
For Gas & Dust potentially explosive atmospheres
Degree Of Protection IP66-IP68 (EN 60529)
Temperature Classes -20⁰C / +80⁰C
M Dimensions
Code
ISO pitch 1,5 H min L min S min D min CH
BP-X02 12 8 15 3 6 15
BP-X01 16 10 15 3 10 19
BP-X1 20 10 15 3 12 23
BP-X2 25 10 15 3 18 28
BP-X3 32 15 20 3 25 36
BP-X4 40 18 27 5 32 46
BP-X5 50 18 27 5 38 55
BP-X6 63 18 27 5 44 69
2 max
L S
H
Detail A Detail A
D
Thread profile
M 60°
1,5
R 0,188
CH
R 0,188
Flat washer
for IP protection degree
Lock nut
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR EX
The intent of this section of the catalogue is to identify important features that may be useful in the selection and installation of explosion protected electrical equipment.
There are numerous different regulations, codes, guidelines and standards for the design, installation and maintenance of electrical and non-electrical systems for use in potentially
explosive atmospheres. The type of operational facility, geographic location, operator practice, local and national legislation, authority having jurisdiction, will determine many of the
design and installation rules permitted. A fixed or floating petroleum facility located offshore for example would not be designed or classified in the same manner as an onshore
petrochemical facility.
1. What is an explosion?
According to DIN EN 1127-1:1997, an explosion is an oxidation or decay reaction generating an increase in temperature or pressure or both simultaneously.
So that an explosion can occur, three conditions must be fulfilled; see the explosion triangle diagram.
1. Fuel
2. Oxygen
3. Source of ignition
Potentially explosive atmosphere: A potentially explosive atmosphere is understood to be a mixture of a combustible material and oxygen. Oxygen is generally present as a component
of air. Combustible materials can be gases, fluids, vapors, mist or dusts.
The terms "potentially explosive atmosphere" and "flammable mixture" are frequently used as synonyms. This mixture or atmosphere can be caused to explode by a source of ignition.
The capacity to explode depends on the material used, its flammability and the mixture with air or oxygen. If the mixture is the result of mixing with oxygen from the air which has a
different composition from that normally found in the environment, then the proportion of oxygen must be examined closely. If the proportion of oxygen falls below a certain value
dependent on the material, known as the oxygen limit concentration, then this mixture cannot be ignited.
This effect is exploited in what is known as initiation in which oxygen is replaced by an inert gas, one which is not suited to oxidation. All the same, the concentration of the flammable
material in the air mixture must lie between the lower and upper explosion limit.
Potentially explosive atmospheres can arise intentionally or unintentionally. The former are often present in production processes. In these cases the potentially explosive atmosphere is
present where the appropriate materials are used in the presence of ambient air. These may be areas where glues or paints are drying or being applied, in the vicinity of fermentation
tanks in alcohol production, in areas where materials are being ground down such as in corn mills and numerous other places. Unintentional potentially explosive atmospheres are
created when a fault occurs. This might be for example when a gas pipeline bursts, when an outlet valve is unintentionally opened, or leaks from boilers due to lack of servicing occur.
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2. Explosion Prevention
By primary explosion prevention are understood all the measures which prevent a potentially explosive atmosphere from occurring.
Here for example it is possible to replace a potentially explosive material by another with no danger of explosion, (e.g.: replace paints containing solvents by water-based paints).
Furthermore, the materials can be isolated, i.e.: to prevent the admission of air and thus of oxygen. If it is not possible to prevent a potentially explosive atmosphere, then measures
must be taken which prevent ignition of the potentially explosive atmosphere.
By avoiding sources of ignition, once again one of the conditions of the explosion triangle is removed. Thus an explosion cannot occur.
In the Workplace Directive 99/92/EC, or alternatively in IEC Standard 60079-10, all potentially explosive areas are to be divided into zones by the plant operator. The higher and longer
the probability of the occurrence of a dangerous, potentially explosive atmosphere is, the more demanding the requirements on the devices in use are. In the zones, the probable
effectiveness of sources of ignition must be prevented.
The following examples could be considered possible sources of ignition: Cf: DIN EN 1127-1, draft April 2009
• hot surfaces
• flames and hot gases
• mechanically generated sparks
• electrical systems
• electric equalizing currents /cathodic corrosion protection
• static electricity
• lightning strike
• electromagnetic waves / high frequency
• ionizing radiation
• ultrasound
• adiabatic compression and shock waves
• exothermic reactions
If it is not possible to ensure that the occurrence of a potentially explosive atmosphere is prevented, and if it is not possible to exclude its ignition, then additional explosion prevention
measures must be applied. The objective is to control or limit the effects of an explosion.
Tertiary explosion prevention is thus applied when the measures of primary and secondary explosion prevention are not sufficient.
This can be carried out for example by means of the following measures:
• constructive explosion prevention, i.e.: explosion proof construction which can withstand the explosion blast
• flashback arresters
• automatic foam extinguishing systems
• pressure release and pressure equalization systems.
From here on, only the types of explosion protection which apply to electrical devices will be considered.
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For the use of these devices in a potentially explosive area, only intrinsically safe circuits are used. Current and voltage are limited so that the minimum ignition energy and the ignition
temperature of an explosive mixture cannot be reached.
Norm:
EN 60079-11 - IEC 60079-11
The production of sparks, arcs or excessive temperatures which might act as a source of ignition are prevented by additional measures and an increased degree of safety.
Norm:
EN 60079-7 / IEC 60079-7
The components which could cause the ignition of a potentially explosive mixture are built into an enclosure which is capable of withstanding the pressure of an explosion.
Furthermore, it is ensured that the explosion inside the enclosure cannot be transmitted beyond the enclosure and ignite the external potentially explosive atmosphere.
Norm:
EN60079-1 / IEC 60079-1
The enclosure of a possible source of ignition is filled with a protective gas. Due to the overpressure created in the interior of the enclosure, a potentially explosive atmosphere cannot
penetrate into the interior of the enclosure. If necessary, the gas is kept permanently flowing through the enclosure.
Norm:
EN 60079-2 / IEC 60079-2
The components which could ignite a potentially explosive atmosphere are built into an enclosure, which is filled with a protective fluid, e.g.: oil. Thus the source of ignition and the
potentially explosive atmosphere are kept apart.
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Norm:
EN 60079- 6
IEC 60079-6
Encapsulation "m"
The components which could ignite a potentially explosive atmosphere are encapsulated in a casting compound. Thus once again the source of ignition and the potentially explosive
atmosphere are kept separated.
Norm:
EN 60079-18 / IEC 60079-18
The components of an operating facility which might be a source of ignition are surrounded by an enclosure which is filled with quartz sand. When used correctly, the potentially
explosive atmosphere cannot be ignited.
Norm:
EN 60079-5
IEC 60079-5
This type of explosion protection only applies to "Dust” areas, i.e.: Zones 20, 21 or 22. In this case it is ensured that none or only a limited amount of dust can penetrate the enclosure
which surrounds the source of ignition.
Norm:
IEC 60079-0 / IEC 61241-1
An explosive atmosphere is defined as: Flammable substances in the form of gases, vapours, mists, dusts or fibres mixed with air. and/or Under atmospheric conditions, which after
ignition has occurred, combustion spreads to the entire unburned mixture.
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6. IEC
Gas
FLAMMABLE GASES AND VAPOURS
Zone 0 An area in which an explosive atmosphere is constantly present, or present for long periods.
An area in which an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation. (Rough Guide: 10 hours or more per year
Zone 1
but less than 1,000 hours per year)
An area in which an explosive atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation and if it occurs it will exist only for a
Zone 2
short time. (Rough Guide: Less than 10 hours per year)
Dust
COMBUSTIBLE DUSTS
An area in which combustible dust, as a cloud, is present continuously or frequently during normal operation in sufficient
Zone 20
quantity to be capable of producing an explosive concentration of combustible dust in a mixture with air.
An area in which combustible dust, as a cloud, is occasionally present during normal operation in a sufficient quantity to
Zone 21
be capable of producing an explosive concentration of combustible dust in a mixture with air.
An area in which combustible dust, as a cloud, may occur infrequently and persist for only a short period, or in which
Zone 22 accumulations of layers of combustible dust may give rise to an explosive concentration of combustible dust in a mixture
with air.
There are numerous regulation codes, guidelines and standards for the design, selection and installation of electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres. These
requirements are in addition to the requirements for installations in non-hazardous areas.
There are several types of protection, i.e. construction techniques, available for electrical apparatus in hazardous areas. The type of protection permitted will depend upon the
applicable installation codes and rules to be adopted.
The selection of electrical apparatus should be in accordance with the following;
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• Powder filling “q”
• Oil immersion “o”
• Increased safety “e”
• Intrinsic safety “ib”
• Encapsulation “m”
6.5 Apparatus selection according to the ignition temperature of the gas or vapour
The equipment must be selected so that its maximum surface temperature will not reach the ignition of any gas or vapour that may be present.
If the marking of the electrical apparatus does not include an ambient temperature range, the apparatus is only for use within an ambient temperature range from -20°C to +40°C.
Group II is intended for use in all other places with potentially explosive atmospheres. Group II electrical apparatus with types of protection 'd' and 'i' are further sub-divided into
apparatus group IIA, IIB or IIC. Electrical apparatus with type of protection 'n' may also be sub-divided if it contains certain devices or components.
Devices which are intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres are divided into two groups. Cf: IEC Standard 60079-0:20
Group II: Electrical operating facilities for use in all other potentially explosive areas with the exception of mine workings susceptible to firedamp
Group II is divided into sub-groups IIA, IIB and IIC. The letter indicates the maximum experimental safe gap (maximum width of the gap on a flashback arrester through which ignition
cannot be transmitted). This depends on the explosive material. The degree of danger increases from A to C.
sub-group IIA for example covers diesel, petrol, ethane, methane town gas, hydrogen sulphide and ethylene for example sub-group IIC includes hydrogen, acetylene and
and carbon monoxide. belong in sub-group IIB. carbon disulphide.
Group III stands for electrical operating facilities for potentially explosive dust atmospheres.
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7. Device Category
The Device Category is determined depending on the corresponding potentially explosive Zone in which a device is to be used.
• Categories in Group I:
M1: high degree of safety, safe even if two independent faults occur
Device Category Avoidance of effective sources of ignition Degree of safety Approved for Zone Presence of potentially explosive atmosphere
2
3 In normal use Normal Seldom or for short periods
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1, 2
2 Including in the event of normal faults High Occasionally
21, 22
0, 1, 2
1 Including in the event of infrequent faults Very high For long periods, constantly or frequently
20, 21, 22
As an example: For use in Zone 1 of Group II, a device must be used which belongs at least to Category 2, or preferably Cat.1.
In accordance with IEC Standard 60079-0 (2007), devices for potentially explosive areas are divided into three protection levels (for devices in mine workings susceptible to firedamp,
two protection levels are laid down):
EPL Ga or Da: device with "very high" protection level for use in potentially explosive areas, in the normal operation of which, foreseeable or infrequent faults/malfunctions represent no
danger of ignition.
EPL Gb or Db: device with "high" protection level for use in potentially explosive areas, in the normal operation of which, foreseeable or infrequent faults/malfunctions represent no
danger of ignition.
EPL Gc or Dc: device with "increased" protection level for use in potentially explosive areas, in the normal operation of which, no danger of ignition exists and which is equipped with
various additional protective measures which guarantee, in the event of commonly foreseeable faults in the device, that no danger of ignition exists.
The letters "G" and "D" determine whether the device is suitable for potentially explosive areas due to gas (G) or for areas with combustible dust (D).
EPL Ma: device with "very high" protection level for installation in mine workings susceptible to firedamp which guarantees the necessary degree of safety, with which in normal
operation, foreseeable or infrequent faults/malfunctions represent no danger of ignition, even if the device is still in operation when the gas escape occurs.
EPL Mb: device with "high" protection level for installation in mine workings susceptible to firedamp which guarantees the necessary degree of safety, with which in normal operation,
foreseeable or infrequent faults/malfunctions represent no danger of ignition in the time between when the gas escape occurs and the device is switched off.
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The areas of application of operating facilities of a given category, or alternatively of a given EPL in the corresponding potentially explosive area, is shown in the table.
CategoryEPLZone
Gas
1G Ga 0,1,2
2G Gb 1,2
3G Gc 2
Dust
1D Da 20,21,22
2D Db 21,22
3D Dc 22
M1 Ma permanent using
M2 Mb stopping in ex atmosphere
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