Rose ATEX Junction Box, IP66, 121mm x 121mm x 75mm

IP66 ATEX Explosion Protected Junction Boxes Ex Okta-Box

Rose Ex Okta junction boxes are a glass fibre reinforced thermoset enclosure made up of a polyester resin with graphite and to be used in all Ex-area. Specially designed to provide explosion protection plus are suitable for use on offshore platforms and in the petrochemicals industry. The octagonal design of the Ex enclosure which allows the enclosure installation when closed. The lid and base of the enclosure are fixed with stainless steel lid screws. The Ex junction box enclosures are IP 66 rated with full certification and explosion protection standards.

Features and Benefits.

• Ex Okta Series junction box enclosure.
• Glass fibre reinforced thermoset polyester resin with graphite.
• Explosion protected.
• Octagonal design.
• Can be fitted when closed.
• Lid and base fixed with stainless steel screws.
• IP 66 to EN 60529.
• Impact resistant to 7 Joule EN 60079-0.
• Self-extinguishing to UL 94 V-O.
• Surface resistant to IEC 60093.
• Halogen free.
• Certified.
• Temperature range acc. T6 = 80°C max on surface temperature, -20°C to +40°C.
• Temperature range acc. T5 = 95°C max on surface temperature, -20°C to +55°C.
• Temperature range acc. T4 = 130°C max on surface temperature, -20°C to +90°C.
• Colour is black (RAL 9011).

Models Available.

Stock number 2290693, part number 16.88 03 00, type Okta Exi 1603, 161 x 161 x 93 mm. Stock number 2290700, part number 16.88 02 00, type Okta Exi 1602, 121 x 121 x 75 mm.

Typical Applications.

• All Ex areas. • Offshore platforms.
• Petrochemicals industry.

Explosion Protection.

• II 2G Ex e IIC T6/T5/T4 Gb • II 2G Ex ia IIC T6/T5/T4 Gb
• II 2G Ex d e ia [ia] mb IIC T6/T5/T4 Gb
• II 3G Ex e d mb ia [ia] nA nC [op is] IIC T6, T5, T4 Gc
• II 2D Ex tb IIIC T80°C/T95°C/T130°C Db IP66

(IP) Ingress Protection and what it means.

The first number is the protection from solids. The second number is the protection from liquids.
IP rating classifies the degrees of protection provided against the intrusion of solid objects (including body parts like hands and fingers), dust, accidental contact, and water in electrical enclosures.

FAQ's.

Can the enclosure be used outside?

Yes, IP66 provides total dust protection and is also waterproof from high pressure water.

Standards

IP 66 EN 60529, EN 60079-0, UL 94 V-0, IEC 60093,