ATEX Directive 5-Port Solenoid Valve, 56-VQC2000 Series, ATEX Category 3
Caution
- Some of the items are scheduled to be discontinued as of end of March in 2023. The manufacturer keep the items produced but they are not available with Misumi.
There are not the replacement items and the plan to resumption of sale. Please check the quotation and order screen for details. - Refer to the manufacturer's catalog for specification and material details.
- The product images are representative only. Please refer to the manufacturer's catalog for shape details.
Product Description
[What is ATEX Directive?]
Since July 1, 2003, it has been mandatory within the EU to comply with the ATEX Directive for equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
■CE mark and ATEX
The ATEX Directive is now part of the CE mark, which incorporates the traditional European explosion-proof standard.
■Purpose of ATEX Directive
The main purposes of ATEX are:
・ Prevention of electrostatic charge
・ Ignition prevention of sparks caused by friction, impact, and abrasion
・ Ignition prevention due to temperature rise due to the same as above
・ The responsibility lies with the manufacturer
・ Certification by zone/category
■Zone/Category
In ATEX, the objects to be applied are classified into categories for each dangerous place (zone).
・ Zone 0: Category 1
Possibility of explosive atmosphere (Zone): Continuous or long time > 1,000 hours/year
・ Zone 1: Category 2
Possibility of explosive atmosphere (Zone): occasionally 10 to 1,000 hours/year
・ Zone 2: Category 3
Possibility of explosive atmosphere (Zone): Less likely, short time < 10 hours/year