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News Release from: Danaher Motion | Subject: XCE Series hazardous duty synchronous motors
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 April 2005
Synchronous motors earn ATEX approval
Hazardous duty synchronous motors with a flameproof enclosure satisfy ATEX standards for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by CE directive 94/9/EC.
Tested by LCIE (Laboratoire Central des Industries Electriques) in France, Superior Electric's XCE Series hazardous duty synchronous motors satisfy ATEX standards for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by CE directive 94/9/EC Manufactured by Danaher Motion, these motors have a flameproof enclosure with a maximum surface temperature of 100 deg C, making them ideal for use in surface industries exposed to gases including hydrogen and acetylene
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 14 Mar 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Superior Electric synchronous motors have a high pole count and naturally turn at slow speeds (60 rev/min with 50Hz) without the need for a gearbox.
The motor can be operated using single-phase AC power, requiring only a simple resistor - capacitor (RC) network [EX - in a protective enclosure] interface.
For loads that operate at 60 rev/min or slower, these motors are cost effective and simple to use because a separate drive is not required.
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Typical applications for the new XCE series include stirring, valve operation, metering pumps, cryogenic pumps and conveyor systems.
A key driver for ATEX approval was the use of the XCE series motors in printing presses.
To increase throughput, modern high speed printing requires the use of highly volatile solvent-based inks that dry quickly.
XCE motors are used to correctly align the multiple colour print stations needed to generate crisp colour images.
Because the synchronous motors draw the same current when they are rotating or stalled, they inherently do not overheat, and with ATEX approval they can be used with confidence in EX environments.
Motors are available with rated torques up to 10.6 Nm, for operation on 120 or 240V AC in standard NEMA size 42 or 66 housings.
XCE Series hazardous duty synchronous motors come ready to use with an integral 3m cable.
Motors are also available in UL-listed versions for use in Class 1, Group D hazardous locations.
* About Danaher Motion - Danaher Motion is a leading global supplier of motion control products, systems and services that improve the efficiency of complex manufacturing operations.
Our product innovations have been revolutionising the motion control industry for over 60 years through trusted brand names including Kollmorgen, Pacific Scientific, Thomson, Dover and Portescap.
Danaher Motion is a strategic business platform of the Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR), a manufacturer of process and environmental controls, tools and industrial components.
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