Flameproof Junction Boxes | Hazardous Area Zones 1 2 21 22 | Appleton ATX JBDR Series

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Junction Boxes | ATEX Certified | Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Areas

Flameproof JBDR Series junction boxes, manufactured by Appleton ATX, are compact, round terminal style junction boxes that are highly resistant to corrosion and have been designed to protect electrical connections in hazardous areas classified as Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22 which are exposed to flammable gases, vapours or dusts.

The JBDR Series are available with either 2, 3 or 4 pre-drilled cable entries.

These flameproof junction boxes feature a pillar type terminal block (4 x terminals) for easy connection and high impact resistant box. Ideal for use in wet or corrosive atmospheres such as petroleum refineries, chemical refineries and other industrial process facilities.

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features & Specifications

• Terminal capacity: 4 x 4 mm² (0.006 x 0.006 in²) or 2 x 6 mm² (0.003 x 0.009 in²)
• Back plate: Supplied
• External Earth: M5 screw
• Internal Earth: ground plate with 4 x M4 screws for connection to 4 mm diameter lugs
• Zones 1 and 2 Temperature Class: T6 to T4
• Zones 21 and 22 Surface Temperature: T95 °C (T203 °F)
• Ambient Temperature: -40 °C to +55 °C (-40 °F to +131 °F)
• Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +55 °C (-40 °F to +131 °F)
• Terminal capacity: 4 x 4 mm² (0.006 x 0.006 in²) or 2 x 6 mm² (0.003 x 0.009 in²)
• Internal earth: ground plate with 4 x M4 screws for connection to 4 mm diameter lugs
• ATEX Certifications and Compliances: Zone 1 and 2 – 21 and 22; Ex II 2 GD ;
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP66
• Impact Resistance Rating: IK10
• Other Certifications: EURASEC Certification Type BR1d – EURASEC N° TC RU C-FR.ГБ05.B.00911
• Standard Materials and Finishes: Grey painted marine grade aluminum enclosure with stainless steel hardware

flameproof junction box Selection

Flameproof Junction Boxes	Appleton ATX Order Code (M20 Entries)	Junction Box Layout	Appleton ATX Order Code (M25 Entries)
2 x Cable Entries	JBDR20		JBDR25G
3 x Cables Entries	JBDR30		JBDR35G
4 x Cables Entries	JBDR 40		JBDR45G
Pillar terminal block (4 terminals capacity 4 x 4mm² or 2 x 6mm²	TBP44		TBP44

 

ATEX Certifications and Compliances

• Certification Type BR1d
  — Gas, Zones 1 and 2:
  – Conforming to ATEX 94/9/CE: II 2 G
  – Type of Explosion Protection: Ex d IIC
  – Temperature Class: T6 to T4
  — Dust, Zones 21 and 22:
  – Conforming to ATEX 94/9/CE: II2 D
  – Type of Explosion Protection: Ex tD A21
  – Surface Temperature: T95 °C (T203 °F)
• Ambient Temperature: -40 °C to +55 °C (-40 °F to +131 °F)
• CE Declaration of Conformity: 50230
• ATEX Certificate: LCIE 02 ATEX 6056
• Index of Protection according EN/IEC 60529: IP66
• Internal Volume: ≤ 2dm³ (122 in³) — 2 litres
• Index of Protection according EN/IEC 60529: IP66
• Impact Resistance (shock): IK10

EURASEC Certification

• Certification Type BR1d
  — EURASEC N° TC RU C-FR.ГБ05.B.00911

Data Sheets

• Appleton ATX JBDR Flameproof Junction Boxes
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• Appleton ATX JBDR Series Pre-Drilled Round Junction Boxes – Instruction Sheet
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