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New Hazardous Location ATEX Certified Electric Actuators from Hayward Flow Control

New Hazardous Location ATEX Certified Electric Actuators from Hayward Flow Control
17 Dec 2021  |
Hayward Flow Control is proud to introduce the latest expansion of our HRS family of quarter-turn Electric Actuators. Designed for use in hazardous locations, the new HXB/C Series are ATEX / IECEx certified, expanding the range of applications that the HRS Series can service.

The HXB/C Series covers a wide range of torques outputs from 310″lbs (35Nm) to 20,350″lbs (2300Nm). Voltages offered are 24vac/vdc, 120vac and 230vac, and 220v, 380v and 480v 3 phase. All units are available with On / Off or Proportional Control (2-10 vdc / 4-20mA Inputs & Outputs). 3 Phase also available with standard control for use with existing motor control center installations. All HXB/C Series have full certification by DNV (Det Norske Veritas) and carry the CE mark. The mechanical and electronic components are common with HRS Series, with the external housings cast and machined for compliance with the ATEX requirements. 

Additional Key Features & Benefits of the HXB/C Series:

  • Powder Coated Aluminum Alloy Housing
  • ISO5211 Compliant mounting with Double Square Drive Socket
  • On/Off or Proportional Control (2-10 vdc / 4-20mA Inputs & Outputs)
  • All units are equipped with two (2) volt-free Form A Auxiliary switches
  • HXBSN 3A Series and larger include torque switches 
  • Anti-Condensate heater standard
  • Two (2) EMT ports for ease of field wiring (1/2” on the 2 Series, 3/4” on the 3+ Series)
  • NEMA 4/4X/IP66 Compliant
  • Visual position indicator
  • Hand Wheel override standard 
  • Backed by Hayward’s Global 3 Year Warranty

Specific Certifications:

The HXCSN2 Series carries the following certification on all 310″lb and 440″lb units:

  • Gas Applications: Ex II 2 G Ex db IIC T6 Gb
  • Dust Applications: Ex II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T85°C/T100°C/T135°C Db

The HXBSN3 and larger units:

  • Gas Applications: Ex II 2 G Ex db IIB T4 Gb
  • Dust Applications: Ex II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T85°C/T100°C/T135°C Db

Typical applications or installations include but are not limited to waste water and water treatment, chemical transfer and processing, mining and mineral processing, HVAC, pulp and paper, marine and other demanding environments requiring ATEX Certification.

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