IECEx / ATEX Zone 1

IECEx and ATEX actuators for Zone 1

The NEx product families are designed for particularly critical explosion-protected applications. Rotary, part-turn and linear versions are available depending on movement, torque, force and stroke requirements.

Zone 1critical Ex applicationsup to 500 Nmrotary / part-turn400–5,000 Nlinear versions
Agromatic IECEx / ATEX Zone 1 actuator

Series

Zone 1 actuator families

The overview shows the typical product families for rotary, part-turn and linear applications. Final design depends on approval requirements, environmental conditions and the mechanical task.

NEx 1 to NEx 4 A
rotary / part-turn

NEx 1–NEx 4 A

Compact to standard Zone 1 actuator series for rotary and part-turn movements.

Torque
≤ 60 Nm
Travel range
0°–330°
90° operating time
1–130 s
Protection class
IP66/67
NEx 5 to NEx 6
higher torque

NEx 5–NEx 6

Series for higher torques and robust use in demanding process environments.

Torque
110 Nm (NEx 5), 180 Nm (NEx 6)
Travel range
3°–100°
90° operating time
13–130 s
Ambient temperature
-20 °C to +60 °C
NEx 8
large range

NEx 8

Large torque class for robust part-turn and rotary movements in Zone 1 applications.

Torque
180–500 Nm
Travel range
10°–95°
90° operating time
30–220 s
Protection class
IP66/67
NEx-K and NEx-KA
linear

NEx-K / NEx-KA

Linear actuators for Zone 1 linear positioning. NEx-K covers standard strokes; NEx-KA is designed for extended stroke ranges.

Thrust force
400–5,000 N
Stroke range
150–750 mm / up to 1,100 mm
Speed
0.1–6.8 mm/s
Temperature class
T6
NEx-V
compact linear

NEx-V

Compact Zone 1 linear unit for shorter strokes and precise linear adjustment.

Thrust force
400–5,000 N
Stroke range
≤ 85 mm
Speed
0.1–6.8 mm/s
Protection class
IP66/67

Comparison

All Zone 1 series at a glance

The comparison table makes the differences between rotary/part-turn and linear actuators easier to see and supports technical preselection.

Series Actuator type Key value Travel range / stroke Operating time Voltage
NEx 1–NEx 4 Arotary / part-turn actuator≤ 60 Nm0°–330°1–130 s / 90°230 V AC, 115 V AC, 24 V AC, 24 V DC
NEx 5–NEx 6rotary / part-turn actuator110 / 180 Nm3°–100°13–130 s / 90°230 V AC, 115 V AC, 24 V AC
NEx 8rotary / part-turn actuator180–500 Nm10°–95°30–220 s / 90°230 V AC, 115 V AC, 24 V AC
NEx-Klinear actuator400–5,000 N150–750 mm0.1–6.8 mm/s230 V AC, 115 V AC, 24 V AC
NEx-KAlinear actuator400–5,000 N150–1,100 mm0.1–6.8 mm/s230 V AC, 115 V AC, 24 V AC
NEx-Vlinear actuator400–5,000 N≤ 85 mm0.1–6.8 mm/s230 V AC, 115 V AC, 24 V AC

Project coordination

Zone 1 actuators require precise technical clarification.

Please provide zone, approval requirement, temperature range, voltage, torque or force, travel, mounting situation and control concept. We will check the suitable NEx configuration with you.