The two speed motor is for drum pump applications
Finish Thompson, international specialists in the corrosive chemical transfer industry, has launched its SX Series explosion-proof electric motor for drum and barrel pump applications
Developed for the EFS Series drum pump/container pumps, these motors can withstand the demanding conditions of hazardous fuel-handling environments. The new SX Series is designed to meet the highest safety and reliability standards, making it suitable for transferring flammable and combustible fluids and for applications in hazardous locations.
The SX Series has a two-speed motor, providing up to 17 gallons per minute at full speed and seven gallons per minute at low speed for non-flammable fluids, and up to four gallons per minute for flammable or combustible liquids. The motor can empty a 55-gallon drum in just over three minutes, while the lower speed allows precise filling of smaller containers.
Weighing 6.6lbs, the SX motor is lightweight and robust enough for continuous use and for emptying numerous containers in succession. A key safety feature is the built-in grounding lug, which enables the motor, pump tube, and container to be bonded and grounded together to dissipate any static electricity that may accumulate.
The SX Series is offered in three versions:
- The S1X, rated at 115V, is explosion-proof and flame-proof, QPS Certified for Class 1, Division 1, Group D environments with a T3 temperature rating, and suitable for ambient temperatures from -4°F to 104°F.
- The S2X, rated at 230V, is certified to international standards, including CE, ATEX, and ICEx for II 2G Ex db IIB T5 Gb environments, and supports temperatures from -4°F to 104°F.
- The S3X is for high-temperature applications and delivers enhanced performance in environments up to 104°F, while incorporating the same certifications to meet the requirements of demanding applications.
