Get ready for hazardous environments with ATEX drilling machines
Operating machinery in explosive environments demands the highest safety standards. PROMOTECH offers ATEX-approved drilling machines for safe use on construction sites, where standard electric machines are prohibited for safety reasons. Using ATEX-approved machines not only ensures compliance with legal requirements and industry standards but most of all, provides the highest level of workplace safety and significantly reduces the risk of accidents.
European legal safety requirements
EU ATEX directives outline the safety requirements for all equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres, whether electrical or mechanical, including protective systems. PROMOTECH ATEX pneumatic drilling machines: PRO-40 AD ATEX, PRO 45/2 ATEX and PRO 200 ATEX are engineered to meet ATEX II 2 G/D c IIC T6/T4 standards. They are the ideal choice for surface industries operating on fixed offshore platforms, in petrochemical plants, shipyards, flour mills, and other settings where a potentially explosive atmosphere may be present and thus, standard electric tools are not safe to use.
ATEX drilling machines for challenging conditions
Explosive atmospheres can occur in various industrial settings where a mixture of air, gases, vapors, mists, or dust can ignite under certain conditions. The smallest spark in such environments can lead to catastrophic explosions, posing severe risks to life and property.
ATEX derives from the French words ATmosphères EXplosibles. The ATEX regulations define machine design, construction materials, and operational capabilities to ensure they do not pose a risk of ignition. The proper equipment is marked by the ‘CE’ and the ‘Ex’ symbol to identify it complies with the ATEX directive.
ATEX certification is divided into two categories: ‘I’ for mining and ‘II’ for surface industries. PROMOTECH drilling machines meet requirements for surface industries – cat. II, ensuring both unmatched performance and the highest safety.
Ready for the most challenging conditions
PROMOTECH ATEX pneumatic drilling machines are constructed from ATEX approved materials. What is more, pairing pneumatic drive with a robust permanent magnetic base, eliminated the need for an electric power supply. This design prevents the risk of ignition, spark, or excessive heat that could lead to explosions.
The permanent magnetic base adapts seamlessly to the workpiece curvature, offering unparalleled stability. For enhanced safety, the pneumatic motor activates only when the magnetic base is active, preventing accidental motor activation. Additionally, the built-in self-locking device safeguards against unintended movements, ensuring precise and safe operation every time.
Using PROMOTECH’s ATEX pneumatic drills you are not just investing in equipment—you are choosing safety, quality, reliability, and peace of mind. Ensure your operations are ready for the most challenging conditions.
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PRO-40 AD ATEX
PRO-40 AD ATEX is a remarkably low profile portable air drilling machine designed for work on any construction site and industrial installations.
The PRO-40 AD ATEX can make 40 mm holes with annular cutters and 16 mm holes with twist drill bits that have a 19 mm (3/4″) Weldon shank. The combination of a pneumatic drive and a permanent magnetic base eliminates the need for an electric power supply.
PRO-50/2 ATEX
The PRO-50/2 ATEX machine is a 2-speed pneumatic drill that has been designed to produce 50 mm holes with annular cutters and 23 mm holes with twist drill bits. The combination of a pneumatic drive and a permanent magnetic base eliminates the need for an electric power supply.
This mid-sized ATEX-approved pneumatic mag drilling machine is ideal for use in hazardous environments such as oil rigs, refineries, shipbuilding, and the petrochemical industry, where electric appliances are prohibited for safety reasons.
PRO 200 ATEX
Heavy Duty ATEX Pneumatic Drilling Machine designed for outdoor or indoor work in multiple industries such as Offshore, Mining, Energy, Shipbuilding, maintenance etc.
- Max milling capacity: 200 mm (7-7/8″)
- Max drilling capacity: 45 mm (1-3/4″)
- Max Tap size: M48
- Max depth of cut: 100 mm (4″)
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