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equipment

Five tips to ensure safe storage,

handling and installation

of flameproof motors

Careful and correct storage, handling,
installation and operation of flameproof
motors is essential to maximise the
life expectancy, reliability and safe
use of the equipment in hazardous
environments

Luciano Albertalli, Managing Director, WEG Italia

lameproof motors are widely used across
many industries that feature explosive
atmospheres. The IEC 60079 series of
explosive atmosphere standards cover
a wide array of important considerations
Fwhen it comes to potentially explosive
atmospheres: they specify the correct design and
definition of components, as well as how to install,
maintain and inspect equipment in order to main-
tain certification. Flameproof motors rely on expert
installation, routine inspection and careful mainte-
nance, otherwise there can be serious ramifica-
tions.
The correct installation and operation of flameproof
motors is essential to maximise the life expectancy Flameproof motors are widely used across many industries that feature explosive atmo-
of machinery operating in hazardous environments, spheres
resulting in less downtime and remedial work,
which can otherwise impact hugely on end-user
processes. Furthermore, respect for manufactu- Flameproof electric motors, especially high-po-
rers’ storage instructions and start-up inspection wer models, are also valuable assets that can
procedures can significantly improve motor reliabi- significantly impact project budgets. For this
lity during its operational life. reason, careful and correct storage is important
and should not be overlooked. For instance,
Motors supplied with space when motors are received and not immediately
heaters should be stored with unpacked, they must be stored in places pro-
tected against humidity, sudden heat changes
“them switched on to avoid and vibration. All these factors can potentially
humidity condensation inside damage motor components and significantly
reduce motor life.
the motor Here, WEG outlines five tips to ensure their safe
storage, handling and installation.

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