ATEX IBC Heater | WEXHCIBC

IBC Heaters Series WEXHCIBC

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ATEX IBC Heater | WEXHCIBC

Hazardous Area IBC Heating Jackets

The WEXHIBC series of IBC heating jackets are used for protection against frost, temperature maintenance and process heating in the temperature range from -40 °C to +200 °C.

Together with Winkler, Thorne & Derrick can offer a wide range of IBC heater jackets with ATEX certification for safe use in potentially explosive atmospheres, including Zone 1 & Zone 2 hazardous areas.

Depending on the application, different amounts of heat are introduced to keep the contents at an optimum processing temperature. The robust design and high quality materials and components ensure a safe and reliable operation of the IBC container heating.

Contact us to discuss the initial concept, agree a bespoke design, start manufacture and deliver on short lead times to support your Winterisation measures to prevent cold-weather damage to your critical process assets .

ATEX IBC Heater WEXHCIBC

WEXHCIBC series of ATEX IBC heating jackets

Features

Container heater suitable for 1000-liter IBC-Container of all types and manufacturers. The WEXHIIBC insulating lid may be used additionally
Robust, flexible and dissipative construction for indoor and outdoor use
Standard and bespoke solutions available – the heating jacket is customised according to the required dimensions
System-approved with an EC-type examination certificate
Very robust, flexible and dissipative construction for indoor and outdoor use
Delivered completely configured and ready to use immediately without further acceptance procedures
Ambient temperatures from -40 °C to + 60 °C
Protection classes: gas IP65 / dust IP6X
Temperature class: T6, T5, T4, T3
Extensive documentation for the explosion protection document
Option: Insulated cover

Explosion protection marking

Gas II 2G Ex e mb IIC T3 Gb
Dust II 2D Ex e mb IIIC T120°C Db
-40°C ≤ Ta ≤ +60°C (ambient temperature)
EC-type examination certificate – TPS 11 ATEX 29587 011 X

Technical Specification | Series WEXHCIBC

Nominal Voltage	230 VAC *
Nominal Power	2400 W
Max. Operating Temperature	+180 °C / +200 °C (steel IBC-Container) +80 °C (plastic IBC-Container)
Temperature Class	T6, T5, T4, T3 (depending on temperature setting limiter)
Electrical Connection	Terminal boxes for network (EX-e) / sensor (EX-i)
Protection Degree / Protection Class	IP65 / I
Zones	1/2 (gas); 21/22 (dust)
Sensor Pt100 (EX-i, EX-e)	standard: 2 optional: 3 (SIL3), 4, 5…
Weight	30kg, 5kg (container heater, insulation lid)