WEX3 Motors

Brook Crompton Motors

Brook Crompton-WEX3 Series

Brook Crompton WEX3 flameproof motors are designed for hazardous-area industrial applications where certified explosion protection, dependable operation, and robust construction are essential. The range is intended for use in environments that require flameproof and dust-protected motor solutions, with a specification suited to a wide variety of demanding process and plant installations.

Features

The WEX3 range is built in cast iron and is certified to ATEX and IECEx, with standard protection options including Ex db IIB T4 Gb, Ex db IIC T4 Gb, Ex db eb IIB/IIC T4 Gb, and Ex tb IIIB/IIIC T130°C Db. Standard enclosure protection is IP55, with IP56, IP65, and IP66 available, and the motors are offered in foot, flange, face, and combined mounting arrangements. The range covers frame sizes 80 to 315, outputs from 0.37 kW to 200 kW, and 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-pole versions, with 50 Hz and 60 Hz operation, IC411 cooling, Class F insulation, and Class B temperature rise. Additional published options include thermal protection, anti-condensation heaters, inverter duty with derating, paint to IEC 12944-equivalent specification, and ambient operation from -20°C to +40°C as standard, with -40°C to +60°C available as an option.

Technical Specifications

  • Frame sizes: 80 to 315
  • Power range: 0.37 kW to 200 kW, with smaller or larger outputs available on request
  • Pole options: 2, 4, 6, and 8 pole
  • Voltage: 230/400 V for 3 kW and below; 400/690 V for 4 kW and above, on request
  • Frequency: 50 Hz and 60 Hz
  • Ex certifications: ATEX and IECEx; Ex db IIB T4 Gb, Ex db IIC T4 Gb, Ex db eb IIB/IIC T4 Gb, Ex tb IIIB/IIIC T130°C Db
  • Efficiency: IE3
  • Cooling standard: IC411
  • Protection: IP55 standard; IP56, IP65, and IP66 available
  • Ambient range: -20°C to +40°C standard; -40°C to +60°C available as an option
  • Bearings: 80 to 180 supplied with double-shielded bearings; 160 to 180 with regreasing facility; 200 to 315 with regreasing facility
  • Mounting: Foot (B3), flange (B5), face (B14), vertical flange (V1), foot and flange (B35), and foot and face (B34)

Applications

  • Oil & gas processing and pipelines
  • Chemical and petrochemical plants
  • Mining and mineral processing
  • Dust-hazardous environments
  • Industrial pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, crushers & hoists

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