Switches for Hazardous Areas – Safety in Explosive Environments

IDEM Hazardous Area Switches – explosion-proof limit switches and sensors for ATEX Zone 0–2 (gases, vapors, dust). Stainless steel or die-cast aluminum housing, IP68 (dust-tight, corrosion-resistant). Certified ATEX/IECEx, SIL 2/3 / PL d/e / EN ISO 13849. Used for positioning, stroke limitation in automated systems in hazardous zones. LLC "KCK-Automation" – official IDEM SAFETY distributor in Ukraine.

1. Limit Switches Series ZB Ex (Aluminum, IP68)

• Actuators: roller lever, spring rod

• Contacts: 2NC+1NO or 1NC+1NO (positive break)

• Material: die-cast aluminum with epoxy coating

• Temperature: -40…+80 °C

• Certification: ATEX Zone 1/21 (gases/dust) For: oil and gas, chemical industry, grain elevators.

2. Limit Switches Series ZB-SS Ex (Stainless Steel, IP69K)

• Actuators: roller, spring, telescopic

• Contacts: 2NC+2NO

• Material: AISI 316L

• Temperature: -60…+80 °C

• Certification: ATEX Zone 0/20 (high-risk gases/dust) For: food, pharmaceutical, washdown areas in hazardous environments.

3. Non-Contact Sensors Series MC Ex (Inductive, IP68)

• Sensing Distance: up to 10 mm (adjustable)

• Output: 2 OSSD (safe PNP)

• Material: stainless steel

• Temperature: -40…+100 °C

• Certification: ATEX Zone 1/21 For: doors, guards, robotics in gas/dust zones.

Advantages of IDEM Hazardous Area Switches:

• Explosion Protection: full ATEX/IECEx compliance for Zone 0–2

• Reliability: > 1 million cycles, mechanical contact locking

• Flexibility: various actuators, integration with Viper relays

• Availability: in stock in Kyiv, delivery 1–2 days

Detailed connection diagrams, instructions, certificates – download PDF

Order IDEM Switches for Hazardous Areas – contact us: Phone: +380(44) 494-33-55 Email: kck@kck.ua

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