Why Choose the Rittal KE9405.600 Ex Enclosure?
The Rittal KE9405.600 is a robust stainless-steel Ex enclosure with hinged door designed to protect electrical and electronic equipment in potentially explosive industrial environments. Part of the Rittal KEL Ex enclosure range, it is suitable for applications in gas Zones 1 and 2 and dust Zones 21 and 22, providing a dependable housing solution for hazardous-area control and instrumentation equipment.
Manufactured from 1.4301 (AISI 304) stainless steel, the enclosure and door feature a brushed grain 400 surface finish, while an all-round foamed-in silicone door seal helps maintain environmental protection. The enclosure is supplied complete with a zinc-plated sheet-steel mounting plate, providing a practical internal surface for installing electrical components and control equipment.
With dimensions of 600 × 600 × 210 mm (W × H × D), the KE9405.600 provides substantial installation space while maintaining an IP66 and NEMA 4X protection rating. Its Ex design supports increased-safety (Ex e) and protection-by-enclosure (Ex tb) applications, making it suitable for demanding industrial locations where dust, water and potentially explosive atmospheres must be considered.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed Ex enclosure for hazardous-area applications.
- IP66 and NEMA 4X protection for demanding industrial environments.
- Suitable for gas Zones 1 and 2 and dust Zones 21 and 22.
- Durable 1.4301 (AISI 304) stainless-steel construction.
- Supplied with a zinc-plated mounting plate for convenient equipment installation.
- ATEX and IECEx certification supports use in appropriately designed explosion-protected systems.
Key Features
- Rittal KEL Ex stainless-steel enclosure.
- 600 mm width × 600 mm height × 210 mm depth.
- IP66 protection rating to IEC 60529.
- NEMA 4X protection category.
- Enclosure and door manufactured from 1.4301 (AISI 304) stainless steel.
- Brushed grain 400 surface finish with peak-to-valley height below 0.8 µm.
- Door incorporates an all-round foamed-in silicone seal.
- 549 × 570 mm mounting plate manufactured from zinc-plated sheet steel.
- Two cam locks with 3 mm double-bit inserts.
- Ambient operating range of -30 °C to +80 °C, subject to installed equipment limitations.
Reliable Equipment Protection for Hazardous Areas
Electrical equipment installed in potentially explosive atmospheres requires an enclosure system appropriate for the applicable hazardous-area classification. The Rittal KE9405.600 is designed for applications in Zones 1 and 2 for gas and Zones 21 and 22 for dust, supporting equipment protection through increased safety (Ex e) and protection by enclosure (Ex tb).
The stainless-steel construction, silicone door seal and IP66 protection make the enclosure suitable for demanding industrial installations where equipment may be exposed to dust, moisture and challenging environmental conditions. Its included mounting plate provides a convenient platform for installing terminals, control components, instrumentation and other suitable electrical equipment.
Typical Applications
- Hazardous-area electrical and control systems.
- Oil, gas and petrochemical installations.
- Chemical and process-industry equipment.
- Industrial instrumentation and control systems.
- Dust-hazard production and processing environments.
- ATEX and IECEx machine and plant installations.
