Dust-tight and explosion-proof panelboards are specialized electrical enclosures designed to safely distribute power in hazardous or challenging environments. They protect electrical components from dust, moisture, and flammable gases or dust particles that could ignite under specific conditions. Here’s a breakdown of each feature:
- Dust-Tight: These panelboards are sealed to prevent dust or fine particles from entering the enclosure, which is crucial in environments where dust buildup could damage equipment or cause electrical faults. Dust-tight enclosures typically meet the IP6X rating, where the “6” indicates complete protection against dust ingress.
- Explosion-Proof: Explosion-proof panelboards are built to contain any internal explosion caused by sparks or faults in the electrical components, ensuring that it doesn’t ignite flammable substances in the surrounding environment. They are commonly used in areas with explosive gases, vapors, or combustible dust. Explosion-proof enclosures are designed according to strict industry standards, like the National Electrical Code (NEC) in the U.S., and often meet requirements like those outlined by the ATEX Directive (in Europe) or UL (Underwriters Laboratories) standards.
These panelboards are commonly used in industries like oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, grain handling, and wastewater treatment, where both dust and explosion hazards may be present
Explosionproof Division 1 Panelboard
The Adalet explosionproof panelboard products are designed for use in lighting and appliance branch circuit protection applications in Division 1 hazardous locations. All Adalet explosionproof panelboards are equipped with pad-lockable, external operating handles, copper bus, isolated neutral and ground bar, GFI or EPD breakers, and terminal blocks. Gasket covers provide NEMA 4/4X rated protection for a water tight seal, and stainless steel cover bolts, removeable hinges, and breather / drain are included as standard features.
Factory Sealed / Division 2 Panelboards
Designed for use In Class I, Division 2 and Class I, Zone 2 areas such as petroleum refineries, chemical or petrochemical facilities, the factory sealed panelboards are used to control lighting & appliance, power circuits & power distribution in applications requiring branch power distribution, over current, and short circuit protection. Utilizing electrical components from Cutler Hammer, the Adalet factory sealed panelboards are pre-wired and factory sealed from the circuit breakers inside the flameproof enclosure to the main distribution blocks and branch terminals housed in an IP66 rated, Type 4X stainless steel Increased Safety terminal enclosure. The factory seal between the breaker enclosure and terminal enclosure eliminates the need for external sealing.
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