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EBMXD Series Explosion-Proof Disconnect Switches

  • Operating where flammable liquids or gases are handled, processed or used
  • Damp, wet, dirty, dusty, hazardous areas where ultimate corrosion and ingress protection is required
  • Harsh and hazardous motor control environments, including refineries, chemical and petrochemical plants, corrosive process facilities, food and beverage, marine and mining
  • Motor disconnect with circuit protection for motor circuits, lighting, heating and appliance
  • Clamped enclosure significantly reduces time to enter enclosure and reduces opportunity for missing, stripped or broken bolts
  • 65kAIC at 480V enclosure rating for high interrupting capacity applications
  • -50°C to +60°C temperature range for extreme environments
  • Fusible and non-fused designs for a variety of circuit protection
  • Side operated handle provides visual confirmation of proper operator alignment while cover is open and can be padlocked in either “ON” or “OFF” positions for OSHA compliance
  • Neoprene cover gasket provides NEMA 4X protection for hose down applications
  • Maximum wiring room compliance with National Electrical Code® requirements allows for easy and safe installation
  • Rugged, corrosion-resistant, cast copper-free aluminum construction provides NEMA 4X protection
  • Semi-clamshell enclosure design, with an external flanged ground joint between body and cover, provides increased access to interior components
  • Minimum enclosure-to-enclosure spacing with little interference between the opened cover and adjacent enclosure
  • Detachable tap-on mounting feet
  • Steel brackets supplied standard for lifting during installation
  • Bodies have top and bottom drilled and tapped entries for power and control conduits; removable reducers are supplied standard to accommodate smaller size conduits; all conduit entries are plugged
  • Class I, Divisions 1 & 2, Groups BA, C,
  • Class I, Zones 1 & 2
  • Class II, Groups E, F, GClass III

 Additional Certifications:
• UL/cUL certified for -50°C to +60°C
• SASO Certificate of Conformity

    UL Standards:

    • UL1203 – Explosionproof and Dust-ignitionproof Electrical Equipment for use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations
    • UL2062 – High AIC Ratings for Groups C, D

    CSA Standard:
    • cUL to CSA C22.2 No. 30

    Environmental Ratings:
    • NEMA 3R, 4X, 7BCD, 9EFG

    • Body and cover – copper-free aluminum
    • Clamp – anodized copper-free aluminum
    • External hardware – stainless steel
    • Internal parts – galvanized steel

    A High AIC and -50°C temperature certifications do not apply for Group B