Why Choose the Rittal KE 9406.600 Ex Stainless Steel Enclosure?
The Rittal KE 9406.600 is a robust stainless steel Ex enclosure with hinged door designed to protect electrical and control equipment in potentially explosive industrial environments. Manufactured from 1.4301 (AISI 304) stainless steel, it provides a durable enclosure solution for hazardous-area applications requiring reliable environmental protection.
With dimensions of 600 mm wide × 760 mm high × 210 mm deep, the enclosure is suitable for applications in Zones 1 and 2 and Zones 21 and 22 in accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU. Its explosion-protection concept supports increased safety Ex e and protection by enclosure Ex tb applications in accordance with EN 60079 requirements.
The KE 9406.600 provides IP66 and NEMA 4X protection and includes a hinged stainless steel door with an all-round foamed-in silicone seal. A 549 × 730 mm zinc-plated sheet steel mounting plate is supplied, providing a practical internal surface for installing electrical, instrumentation and control equipment.
Key Advantages
- Designed for hazardous-area electrical and control installations.
- Suitable for Zones 1 and 2 and Zones 21 and 22 under 2014/34/EU.
- Robust 1.4301 (AISI 304) stainless steel enclosure and door.
- IP66 ingress protection against dust and powerful water jets.
- NEMA 4X protection for demanding industrial environments.
- Supports Ex e increased safety and Ex tb protection by enclosure applications.
- Supplied with a large 549 × 730 mm mounting plate for component installation.
Key Features
- Rittal Ex enclosure with hinged door.
- 600 × 760 × 210 mm width, height and depth.
- Enclosure and door manufactured from stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304).
- Brushed enclosure surface with grain 400 finish.
- Door incorporates an all-round foamed-in silicone seal.
- IP66 protection according to IEC 60529.
- NEMA 4X protection category.
- UL 50E Type 1, Type 4, Type 4X and Type 12 ratings.
- Two cam locks with 3 mm double-bit inserts.
- Operating ambient temperature range of -30 to +80 °C, subject to installed equipment.
- Supplied complete with enclosure, hinged door and mounting plate.
Reliable Equipment Protection for Hazardous Areas
The Rittal KE 9406.600 is engineered for electrical installations in areas where potentially explosive gas or dust atmospheres may occur. Its suitability for Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22, together with Ex e and Ex tb protection concepts, makes it suitable as the foundation for appropriately designed hazardous-area electrical assemblies.
The combination of AISI 304 stainless steel construction, IP66 sealing and NEMA 4X protection provides robust environmental resistance, while the included zinc-plated mounting plate simplifies internal component installation. The specified ambient temperature range extends from -30 to +80 °C, although the permissible operating range may be restricted by the equipment installed inside the enclosure.
Typical Applications
- Hazardous-area electrical control systems.
- Zone 1 and Zone 2 industrial installations.
- Zone 21 and Zone 22 dust-hazard environments.
- Process control and instrumentation equipment.
- Chemical and petrochemical processing installations.
- Industrial automation and monitoring systems.
- Applications requiring an IP66 stainless steel Ex enclosure.
