MARECHAL introduces new ATEX-certified electrical socket boxes for harsh, wet or explosive environments

Certified to IECEx LCI 11.0042 and ATEX N° LCIE 11 ATEX 3047 and enhanced protection mode
Watertight and dust-tight sealing to IP66
Combines socket-outlets and multi-contact connectors in the same box
Rated for voltages up to 750V and currents up to 63A
Sockets and connectors reduce maintenance costs by eliminating the need for a qualified electrician for connection and disconnection

The MXBS range of socket boxes allows customers to combine socket-outlets and multi-contact connectors, with voltages up to 750V and currents up to 63A, in the same box. The largest of the ten standard case sizes can accept up to 24 socket-outlets or multi-connectors, with socket-outlets rated from 20A to 63A and multi-connectors rated at 10A and integrating between 12 and 37 contacts. The boxes can accept stranded wiring from 1.5 mm2 to 25 mm2 and flexible wiring from 1.5 mm2 to 16 mm2.

The Decontactor™ socket-outlets, multi-contact connectors and MXBS boxes comply with ATEX 94/9/CE directive. They are certified according to IECEx for use in zones 1 & 2, and 21 & 22, which enables them to be used in environments which have a risk of explosion from gas or dust. Sealing to IP66 makes the boxes water-tight and completely eliminates the ingress of dust. The cases also offer protection against shocks rated at level IK09 according to IEC and EN 62 262.

Reliability is improved with a robust construction throughout, with the casings manufactured in polyester resin reinforced with fiber-glass and graphite; Decontactor™ sockets manufactured in polyamide; and the multi-connectors manufactured in metal cases. A wide range of accessories provides greater convenience and simplifies installation.