BPG Range of EEx'e' Enclosures

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Available Sizes (mm)
	Width	Height	Depth	Download AutoCAD Drawing
BPG1	80	75	55	BPG1 (View)
BPG2	110	75	55	BPG2 (View)
BPG3	160	75	55	BPG3 (View)
BPG4	190	75	55	BPG4 (View)
BPG4.5	190	75	75	BPG4.5 (View)
BPG5	230	75	50	BPG5 (View)
BPG6	122	120	90	BPG6 (View)
BPG7	220	120	90	BPG7 (View)
BPG8	160	160	90	BPG8 (View)
BPG9	260	160	90	BPG9 (View)
BPG10	360	160	90	BPG10 (View)
BPG11	560	160	90	BPG11 (View)
BPG12	255	250	120	BPG12 (View)
BPG13	400	250	120	BPG13 (View)
BPG14	600	250	120	BPG14 (View)
BPG15	400	405	120	BPG15 (View)

ABTech Enclosures BPG EXE

The BPG range of hazardous area enclosures includes 17 sizes manufactured in glass reinforced polyester (GRP). The polyester is highly resistant to contamination from oils, fats, aliphatic and aromatic carbohydrates, bacteria and enzymes. The BPG range of hazardous area enclosures is also suitable for LSOH (low smoke zero halogen) applications. Polyester also provides excellent mechanical strength and life expectancy. The wall thickness of a BPG hazardous area enclosure is sufficient to allow tapped entry holes to be machined in the walls of the enclosure. In addition, the BPG Range of hazardous area enclosures is a very good alternative to aluminum or cast iron. ABTECH molds the BPG range of hazardous area enclosures from sheet molding compound (SMC) material, rather than dough molding compound (DMC), which is the most common form of GRP.

Using this fabrication method, the glass reinforcement takes the form of sheets rather than short strands. This results in much greater mechanical strength; and, in the event of the BPG hazardous area enclosure being exposed to fire conditions, the structure holds together even if the resin is depleted - due to the elevated temperatures as demonstrated by the fact that the BPG range, when fitted with ceramic terminals, meets the requirements of IEC 331 (750°C for 3 hours) and also BS6387/1983 (950°C for 3 hours - flame only). Due to the BPG hazardous area enclosure's labyrinth seal system, where the seal is protected from external forces, the BPG hazardous enclosure has excellent ingress protection qualities. This means that the unit is tested to and passed IP66/67; the BPG hazardous enclosure has also undergone and passed the Shell/ERA deluge test, devised to adequately test enclosures and electrical equipment that is routinely subjected to ships’ deck conditions or fire deluge systems. The mounting holes, although contained within the profile of the enclosure, sit outside the seal. All external fasteners and hardware are manufactured from 316 grade stainless steel to ensure reliability.

The BPG range of industrial enclosures has many features for a wide range of applications, including both industrial and hazardous areas, junction boxes, OEM applications, fire protection systems and tunnel wiring, to name a few. The BPG range of hazardous area enclosures can be machined, drilled, tapped with various thread forms, and painted. The BPG hazardous enclosures can also be molded in a variety of colors, which results in a much-improved durability of color finish over painting. BPG hazardous area enclosures are also available in a carbon loaded version (BPGC), which helps to reduce the surface resistance of the material, and consequently reduces the risk of spark from static build up. Grounding can be accomplished by various means, such as an external/internal earth stud, which in turn can be connected to the terminal mounting rail or component mounting plate. An ECP (earth continuity plate) can be fitted around the inner walls to provide continuity for cable glands; various rail-mounted earth terminals or proprietary earth bars can be fitted inside the enclosure. When fitted with a standard neoprene gasket, the BPG hazardous area enclosure is suitable for ambient temperatures of -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F). Alternatively, when fitted with an optional silicone gasket, the temperature range increases to -70°C to 130°C (-94°F to 226°F).

For certified apparatus, please contact the ABTECH Inc. Sales Department for ambient operating temperatures. The BPG and BPGC range of hazardous area enclosures are suitable for use in hazardous areas and can be supplied with a number of certificates, specifically ATEX EEx'e' to BS EN 60019 (zone 1 & 2), EEx 'nA' to BS EN60021 (zone 2), and NEMA 4X (CSA, UL & FM Class 1, Div 2). The BPG range of hazardous area enclosures can be supplied with any component approved terminal to apparatus level or can be supplied empty as component approved for the clients’ own certification requirements.