Marechal Electric MXBJ ATEX Junction Boxes for Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 27th July, 2012

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Hazardous Area Equipment

Marechal MXBJ Electrical Junction Boxes

Marechal Electric new range of ATEX-certified, IP66-sealed junction boxes which combine safe electrical connections in harsh, wet and hazardous area environments, with the flexibility to specify a mix of Exe terminals with currents ranging from 4A to 350A and cable sizes ranging from 1.5sqmm to 240sqmm.

Marechal Electric MXBJ junction boxes are constructed from reinforced polyester resin with fibreglass and graphite loaded.

These ATEX junction boxes are designed for making electrical connections in hazardous areas zones 1 & 2 (gas) and zones 21 & 22 (dust). 

Marechal MXBJ junction boxes are corrosion resistant and therefore ideal for installation in wet environments, such as food and beverage or chemical industries. 

Marechal Electrical MXBJ ATEX Junction Boxes Main Features

• Ex II 2 GD Exe IIC
• IP66 water & dust-tight sealing
• Glass reinforced, graphite-filled polyester resin enclosures
• Up to 402 terminals Exe from 1,5 mm² to 240 mm²

Marechal MXBJ Hazardous Area Junction Boxes

Main Features	Ex II2 G D Ex e IIC IP66 water & dust-tight sealing Glass reinforced, graphite-filled polyester resin enclosures Up to 402 terminals Exe from 1,5 mm² to 240 mm²
Electrical Features	Max Voltage 750V Max Nominal Current 350A Cable Entries M12 To M63 Temperature Range -55°C to +60°C
Mechanical Features	Degree Of Protection IP66 Resistance To Shocks IK09 Material - Casing made of polyester resin reinforced with fibreglass and graphite loaded. Stainless steel screws.
ATEX Markings	Gas and Dust Zones 1 & 2, 21 & 22 Ex II 2 G D Ex e II T4 to T6 Ex tD A21 increased safety Ex 2 G D Ex ia IIC T6 tD A21 or II 2 G D Ex ib IIC T6 tD A21 intrinsic safety Ex2 G D Ex e ia IIC T6 tD A21 or Ex II 2 G D Exe e ib IIC T6 tD A21 increased safety and intrinsic safety Certificates IECEx N° IECEx LCI 11.0026 and ATEX N° LCIE 11 ATEX 3028

 

 

Marechal MXBJ Junction Box Dimensions & Fixings

Product No.	A x B x C	E1 x E2 x Ød
Marechal MXBJ1	75mm x 110mm x 75mm	45mm x 98mm x 4.5mm
Marechal MXBJ2	120mm x 122mm x 91mm	82mm x 106mm x 6.5mm
Marechal MXBJ3	120mm x 220mm x 91mm	82mm x 204mm x 6.3mm
Marechal MXBJ4	160mm x 160mm x 91mm	110mm x 140mm x 6.5mm
Marechal MXBJ5	160mm x 360mm x 91mm	110mm x 340mm x 6.5mm
Marechal MXBJ6	250mmx 255mm x 121mm	200mm x 235mm x 6.5mm
Marechal MXBJ7	250mm x 400mm x 121mm	200mm x 380mm x 6.5mm
Marechal MXBJ8	250mm x 600mm x 121mm	200mm x 580mm x 6.5mm
Marechal MXBJ9	405mm x 400mm x 121mm	355mm x 380mm x 6.5mm
Marechal MXBJ10	405mm x 605mm x 257mm	320mm x 500mm (to drill)

 

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