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APPLETON ATX SWD016c100A
Product Category: Switches | ATEX Certified | Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Areas
Flameproof ATX SWD Series 16 and 32 Amp switches, circuit breakers and “break glass” call points manufactured by Appleton ATX are designed to prevent operation in explosive atmospheres during connect and disconnect operation of lighting and light power loads. The switches ideal for use in hazardous areas where ignitable vapors, gases or highly combustible dusts are present.
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SWITCH Features
- Flameproof. Ideal for installation in chemical and petrochemical plants, refineries and other hazardous area industries
- Available up to 690 Volts and up to 32 Amps
- Two threaded entries (one top and one bottom) M20 or M25
- Switch mechanism fixed at the bottom of the box
- Padlockable handle
ATEX SWITCH Specification
- Switch Type: 1-pole changeover
- Entries: 2 x M20
- Weight: 1.1kg (2.43lbs)
- Volume: 3.8 dm³ (231.89 in³)
- Wiring Diagram Number: C100
SWD016C100A switch Specification Table
ATEX Certifications & Compliances | Zone 1 and 2 – 21 and 22; Ex II 2 GD; IP66; IK10 |
Stand Materials | Marine grade aluminum alloy box with A2 stainless steel captive screws |
Termination | 16 Amp: 4 mm² (0.006 in²) terminals. 32 Amp: 6 mm² (0.009 in²) terminals |
Internal earth | 2 x 4 mm² (0.006 in²) terminals |
External earth | 16 Amp: M5. 32 Amp: M6 |
16 Amp Temperature Class | T6 for Ta = +40 °C (+104 °F), T5 for Ta = +55 °C (+131 °F) |
16 Amp Surface Temperature | T95 °C (+203 °F) |
16 Amp Ambient Temperature | 40 °C to +55 °C (-40 °F to +131 °F) |

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