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Citation
(2004), "New version of dosing pump fully compliant with ATEX Directive", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 56 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ilt.2004.01856aad.005
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2004, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
New version of dosing pump fully compliant with ATEX Directive
New version of dosing pump fully compliant with ATEX Directive
Keywords: Pumps, Fluids, Mining
A version of the EXtronic dosing pump featuring internal control has been announced by ProMinent Fluid Controls. The EXtronic is a precision dosing pump which is available in versions which have been approved to the EG-EX-directive 94/9/EG (ATEX) for metering fluids in gas explosion endangered operations (Zone 1, group II) or storm endangered mining operations (Plate 3). Compliance with the ATEX Directive was mandatory from 1 July 2003.
Plate 3
The new EXtronic precision dosing pump from ProMinent Fluid Controls
The new internal control version of the pump features stroke length adjustment from 1:10 and a stroke rate adjustment of 1:25 giving a total adjustment range of 1:250. The short-stroke solenoid drive and complete pump control are integrated in the pump housing where the drive is not only protected against explosions, but also has contact and moisture protection IP 65 in accordance with DIN 40050 even when the front cover is open. There is also a new operating voltage of 500 V which expands the range of applications to include storm endangered mining operations.
The EXtronic pumps have a capacity range from 0.23l/h to 60l/h at backpressures up to a maximum of 25 bar. Liquid ends are available in Plexiglas, polypropylene, Teflon, stainless steel 1.4404 or SB for combustible media. Self-bleeding liquid ends are also available for pumping fluids that outgas.
For further information, contact: Steve Gee, ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) Ltd, Resolution Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DW UK. Tel: +44 (0)1530 560555; Fax: +44 (0)1530 560777; E-mail: sales@prominent.co.uk; Web site: http://www.prominent.co.uk