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Simplifying Complexity.
Delivering Safety.

PressurEx enclosures

Simple Ex p solutions, certified & ready to go

Features

  • Low leakage enclosures, specifically designed for purge & pressurization.
  • Superior performance under pressure, low running costs, and enhanced safety.
  • 20 standard sizes and a range of standard options.
  • Robust stainless steel construction: 2-3mm thickness, depending on dimensions.
  • IP66 or Type 4X ingress protection.
  • Purge system ready installed.
  • Certification included for simple and cost-effective project completion (ATEX, IECEx, NFPA compliant)

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Description

Most hazardous area enclosures are designed to keep the potentially explosive atmosphere outside from getting in, not to hold pressure - so they are likely to leak if used for purge & pressurization. 

This leakage will certainly waste significant volumes of compressed air over the life of the system and, if the leak is large enough, may prevent the purge process from happening altogether. If this happens, then modification and rework may be required that will waste time and money.  

That’s why Expo have introduced the PressurEx range of enclosures - specifically designed for purge & pressurization, delivering superior performance under pressure, low running costs, and enhanced safety. 

PressurEx enclosures are available in 20 standard sizes, with a range of options, and certification is  included. A right-sized purge system is installed as well. All for a fixed price, and in only 4 steps. 

PressurEx enclosure features & dimensions

PressurEx enclosure features & dimensions

 

Specifications

Material of construction
Enclosure body: 316L stainless steel. 2-3mm thick depending on enclosure dimensions.
Seals: Door, gland plate, window (option): Silicone.
Window: 6mm laminated glass.
Equipment backplate: Corrosion resistant zinc coated steel.
Enclosure dimensions
20 standard sizes (see datasheet or use the configurator)
Ingress protection
Options: IP66 or UL50E Type 4X
Door fasteners
Tool operated 1/2 turn compression latches.
Full perimeter coverage to ensure leak-tightness.
Operating temperature
-20 °C to +55 °C (-4 °F to +131 °F)
Leak rate
Factory acceptance criteria <2 l/min @ 0.5 mbar overpressure; <20 l/min @ 18 mbar overpressure.
Populated enclosure certification
ATEX, IECEx, MDOC to NFPA496
Standard features
Fully gasketed gland plate in base
Equipment backplate
Recommended pressurization system installed and tested
Optional features
(Not available on all sizes)
Glazed window
19” rack preparation
Plinth legs
Sunshade
Document pocket
Enclosure mounting
Small enclosures: Wall-mount lugs
Larger enclosures: 300mm plinth legs (option)
Over-temperature protection
2 thermostats for over-temperature alarm and/or to initiate power isolation.
Installed purge & pressurization system
Type X Minipurge; SmartPurge II, or SmartPurge Z depending on hazardous area requirements.

Suitable applications

  • Control panels
  • Gas analysers
  • DCS systems