Baldor's Dodge® Disc Coupling Engineered for the Oil and Gas Industry Offering Improved Reliability, Increased Productivity and Lower Costs


Fort Smith, Ark. – Baldor Electric Company is proud to announce that it has completed ATEX certification for all Baldor-Dodge Disc Couplings. ATEX is a European Union directive, which defines essential health and safety requirements for all equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres. The Baldor-Dodge Disc Coupling meets all ATEX requirements for mining applications and other applications with combustible dust and gas atmospheres.



Each Baldor-Dodge Disc Coupling has the following ATEX ratings:



• I M2 c Sizes 94 to 310 with an ambient range of -30˚C to +65˚C



• II 2 GD c 135˚C (T4) Sizes 94 to 310 with an ambient range of -30˚C to +65˚C



• II 2 GD c 100˚C (T5) Sizes 94 to 210 with an ambient range of -30˚C to +50˚C



Baldor’s Dodge Disc Couplings already provide higher torque and misalignment capabilities than the leading competitor and meet API 610 design specifications off the shelf. With the addition of ATEX Certification, the Baldor-Dodge Disc Coupling further meets customer needs, providing a superior coupling solution around the world.



Baldor Electric Company (www.baldor.com) is a leading marketer, designer and manufacturer of industrial electric motors, drives, and mechanical power transmission products.



Baldor, a member of the ABB group, is headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas.



Baldor Electric Company

5711 R.S. Boreham, Jr. St.

Fort Smith, AR 72901

Phone: 479-646-4711

www.baldor.com



Jodi Ware

Sr. Marketing Communications and Training Manager

Jodi.ware@baldor.abb.com

O: 864-281-2110 

C: 864-373-1199

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