Explosion-proof mill motor configured from stock
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Explosion-proof mill motor configured from stock
Menzel Elektromotoren has built a dust-explosion-protected motor in ignition protection type Ex tc ( protection by housing ) and provided it with the ATEX label II 3D Ex tc IIIB T125 ° C Dc for use in zone 22 hazardous areas . The German motor manufacturer application-tailored the 1120kW squirrel cage motor for a leading Italian operator ’ s flour mill . Menzel used a machine from its extensive stock , upgraded it for converter operation , adapted the dimensions to the existing motor to enable a smooth replacement , and manufactured an oversized terminal box according to customer specifications . The mill motor with a nominal voltage of 690 V provides a nominal torque of 11575 Nm . It is suitable for operation in both directions of rotation and features protection class IP55 with IC 611 cooling ( air-to-air heat exchanger CACA ). Through its Italian subsidiary , Menzel has been the mill operator ’ s trusted motor supplier for many years . Thanks to its large motor warehouse , applicationspecific configurations and ATEX certification capability , Menzel can meet virtually any demand from a single source .
More about low , medium and high-voltage motors in ignition protection types Ex ec and Ex tc for zone 2 and zone 22 hazardous areas with a risk of gas or dust explosions can be found at the link at the bottom of the page .
Menzel has configured a squirrel cage motor from stock for use in zone 22 hazardous areas with potentially explosive dust atmospheres for converter operation , designing it for an efficient smooth replacement in the customer ’ s plant
Menzel Elektromotoren GmbH has manufactured and distributed electric motors since 1927 . The company moved to a new , purpose built factory this year and specializes in large electric motors , including special models , within the shortest possible time .
Their range comprises high and low voltage motors , DC motors , transformers , and frequency inverters . Services include motor production and fast delivery of preengineered stock motors to specific requirements .
In order to ensure fast deliveries at all times , the company maintains an extensive inventory including more
Thanks to its large motor warehouse , applicationspecific configurations and ATEX certification capability , Menzel can meet virtually any demand from a single source .
than 20,000 motors with a maximum performance of up to 15,000 kW . Qualified experienced engineers , and state-of-the-art production and testing facilities ensure Menzel , provide excellent reliability .
Menzel operates subsidiaries in the UK , France , Italy , Spain , and Sweden , and cooperates with numerous partners worldwide .
For further information , please visit www . menzel-motors . com / ex-na /
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