Cooling Fan operates in explosive environments.
Press Release Summary:
Meeting UL, NEC, and ANSI standards for equipment that will not create ignition source in explosive environments, Model MIL-901XP is suited for indoor and outdoor installations where sufficient concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, and dust are present. Unit features thermal protection, advanced composite impeller material, and permanently lubricated stainless steel ball bearings. Operating in ambient temperatures from -54 to +70°C, fan provides rated life of 200,000+ hours.
Original Press Release:
Cooling Fan Rated for Use in Explosive Environments with 200,000+ Hours Reliability
AMETEK Rotron MIL-901XP meets UL, NEC and ANSI hazardous use standards
A high reliability cooling fan qualified for use in hazardous industrial applications has been introduced by AMETEKÂ Rotron (www.rotron.com). Â The new MIL-901XP fan meets UL, NEC and ANSI standards for equipment that will not create an ignition source in explosive environments. It is designed for use in either indoor or outdoor installations where sufficient concentrations of flammable gasses, vapors, or dust are present.
Applications:
• Oil & Gas production and refining
• Chemical processing
• Mining
• Pharmaceutical
• Military
• Agriculture
Applications include cabinet cooling, heat exchanging and air exchanging for equipment used in the oil, gas, chemical, mining and other industries.
With a rated life in excess of 200,000 hours, the fan provides the reliability needed to assure continuous operation in critical situations. Construction features include thermal protection, advanced composite propeller material and permanently lubricated stainless steel ball bearings. Ambient operating temperature range is -54C to +70C.
AMETEK Rotron is a division of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of US$3.6 billion.Â
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Product Sales Contact:
United Kingdom, Norway
AMETEK Airscrew Ltd.
Steve Galloway
Phone: +44.12.58.45.06.41
Website: http://www.ametekaerodefense.com
Email: steve.galloway@ametek.co.uk
