July 2005

Cortem UK launches CCFE-6, EEx d explosion proof enclosure

Due to growing market demand the established CCFE range of EEx d enclosures has been extended with a new enclosure has been launched to accommodate increasing capacity for internal components.

The new CCFE-6 enclosure is designed to withstand wet, dusty and corrosive environments and with external dimensions of 860x640x470mm is positioned as the largest enclosure in the Cortem range.

Manufactured from marine grade aluminium, the IP66 CCFE range is manufactured to give the highest levels of protection in extreme offshore and onshore environments.

The Cortem EExd IIB CCFE range is ideal for all junction box, control and instrumentation applications such as process control systems, motor starters, annunciation units, PLC systems, instrumentation panels, cable termination boxes and electronic equipment.

Featuring hinges, mounting brackets and stainless steel cover bolts the CCFE enclosures are drilled and threaded to the customer's specification offering the client's choice of EEx d enclosure solution.

ATEX-approved electrical devices for external operation include pushbuttons, indicator lamps, switches, isolators, remote control switches: all for gas and dust zone 1 and 2 applications.

Internal device options include motor control, instrumentation, transformers, circuit breakers, distribution panels etc.

Optional anti-condensation coating, support brackets, drain and breather valve and glass windows are also available.

Cortem UK offers quality and competitive bespoke solutions for a comprehensive range of robust EEx d systems approved to European, Russian and Australian certification to both Gas and Dust requirements.