EX protection

A variety of linear units from IEF Werner's product portfolio can be used for such applications. However, these must be adapted for use in a potentially explosive area:

• Toothed belts with electrically conductive surface
• Elastomer couplings in electrically conductive design
• Energy chains in ESD design
• Planetary gear and motor with sufficiently high equipment protection level
• Earthing points on the linear units
• Production processes with internal production control according to Annex VIII of the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU

In addition, the following points must be observed when operating linear units/positioning systems in a potentially explosive environment:

• Installation of control components outside the hazardous area.
• Carry out regular maintenance
• Do not overload linear units (observe input torque, external loads, overhang, etc.)
• Reducing the travel speed provides additional safety in case of unintentional contact of foreign bodies with the positioning system
• Do not disconnect live electrical connections