Dust explosion protection

Explosion-Protected Asynchronous Motor

  • 0.12 kW - 55 kW
  • Efficiency Classes: IE2, IE3
  • ATEX and HazLoc approved
  • Ignition protection type "Protection by enclosure" (Ex t)

Safe solution for dusts-explosive environments

To ensure the safe operation of our solutions in environments where explosive dusts may be present, NORD offers in-house manufactured explosion-protected motors. Available in various versions, they are designed to protect against dusts of categories 2D and 3D, which may be present in Zones 21 and 22 as per the ATEX Directive. These systems use ignition protection type "Protection by enclosure" (Ex t).

  • Decades of NORD expertise in explosion-protected motors
  • Security levels tailored to application requirements
  • Adaptable to different categories and zones
  • Globally approved for universal use

Product Versions

  • Foot-mounted version available
  • Wide range of sizes and performance levels for application-specific adaptation
  • For Zone 21: Temperature sensor (TF), drip cover (RD), second shaft end (WE), closed condensation drain hole (KB)
  • For Zone 22: All features of Zone 21, plus backstop (RLS, for sizes 80–180), brake (BRE), manual brake release (HL), lockable manual brake release (FHL), external fan (F, for sizes 63–180), incremental encoder with external fan (IG + F)
  • Wide range of options from the modular system

Product Characteristics

  • Efficiency classes IE1, IE3
  • Approved according to ATEX for ignition protection type "Protection by enclosure" (Ex t)
  • Approved according to HazLoc for Class II Division 2 Groups F and G
  • Approved according to CCC Ex for mains operation
  • Versatile use thanks for application-specific designs

G2122 - Catalog – ATEX Explosion Protection


G2122 - Catalog – ATEX Explosion Protection
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C230102 - UKCA Declaration: NORD II 3D Ex tc IIB Motors


C230102 - UKCA Declaration: NORD II 3D Ex tc IIB Motors
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C423112 - Declaration of Conformity (ATEX) – 3-phase asynchronous motors (ATEX 2G)


C423112 - Declaration of Conformity (ATEX) – 3-phase asynchronous motors (ATEX 2G)
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C422111 - Declaration of Conformity (ATEX) – 3-phase asynchronous motors (ATEX 3D)


C422111 - Declaration of Conformity (ATEX) – 3-phase asynchronous motors (ATEX 3D)
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C422110 - Declaration of Conformity (ATEX) – 3-phase asynchronous motors (ATEX 2D)


C422110 - Declaration of Conformity (ATEX) – 3-phase asynchronous motors (ATEX 2D)
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