ITW Vortec
Cabinet cooler now certified for hazardous locations
The ProtEX Vortec A/C line of cabinet coolers (photo) has been granted certification for Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D; Class II, Division 1, Groups F and G; and Class III, after extensive review by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL). The new UL Classification is on top of the existing ATEX Certification for Zones 1 and 21, which complies with the latest EN ISO 80079 36:2016 standard. The unique combination of UL Classification (UL File E356284) and ATEX Certification greatly expands the industries and locations where Vortec enclosure coolers can be used. The new ProtEX models are small, easily installed and require minimal maintenance costs. In addition, they are certified for ambient temperatures up to 175°F, which is significantly greater than most hazardous-area-rated Freon air conditioners. With dual ATEX and UL certification, these coolers provide an economical alternative to large, heavy air conditioners, which are expensive to purchase and to maintain, says the company. These Vortec models offer 900-, 1,500-, 2,500- or 5,000-Btu/h cooling capacity to suit the differing needs of each enclosure and facility. — ITW Vortec, Cincinnati, Ohio