G. W. Lisk has introduced its newest certified product line: the Ex d IIC solenoid operator. This product line expands the current certified solenoid product offerings, which include Ex me II and Ex ia IIC. All these solenoids are UL, CSA and ATEX approved for operation in IIC (hydrogen and acetylene) environments. The products can be used in a variety of valve designs including shear-seal, directional control, hydraulic and pneumatic (direct operated cartridge style and poppet style) for applications requiring explosion-proof safety standards. G.W. Lisk can provide customers with just the solenoid operator or with specialized valve configurations. Specifications for the new EX d IIC solenoid operator include: size offering: 45mm or 50mm/sq option with 4 bolt fixing. An option is available for a screw in tube with a loose coil; voltages: both AC and DC versions manufactured to suit the application; watts: 3.5W to 30W dependent on required “T” rating and ambient temperature; force curve: designed to suit the application dependent; and proportional or on-off: options of all types of Solenoid are available.
