TECNA’s ATEX Compliant Spring Balancers and Retractors are suitable for use in areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere due to flammable gasses or combustible materials. They are compatible with most flammable fumes including Propane, Ethylene, Acethylene and Hydrogen (IIC group) as well as flammable dust.
Oil plants, refineries, chemical plants, tank washers, and situations with flammable powders in suspension
ATEX Explosion Resistance option is available on many balancers and retractors. To designate this option, add a period and “AX” to the end of a part number.
For example, TE9311 with Explosion Resistance Option becomes TE9311.AX
GAS: ATEX classification II 2G c T6
GAS and DUST: ATEX classification 2G c T6 / II 2D c T185°F