Watertight enclosures for safety light curtains

Watertight enclosures allow light curtains to be used in a harsh working environments with exposure to water and steam

A unique protection for harsh environments

Products protected by watertight (WT) enclosures are capable of
resisting to water jets under pressure up to an IP69K protection grade

The WT housings furthermore provides a further mechanical
protection of the light curtain

Heated versions (H) with a thermostatically-controlled heating system (can work down to -25°C)

Food-graded versions certified to Ecolab standards (F)

The use of inert and non-toxic components allow WTF and WTHF enclosures
to be used in the Food & Beverage industry, where frequent washdown procedures are requested.

EOS Watertight Enclosures

Main Features

  • IP69K protection grade
  • Anti-condensation system trough integrated GORE valve
  • Max. water pressure jets: 80 … 100 bar at 80° C (± 5° C)
  • Electrical connections: 10-metre cable pre-wired with cable gland
  • PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) transparent enclosure
  • POM-C (acetal resin DELRIN®) sealing caps

Models

  • Standard (WTF)
    Resolution: 14 mm (Finger), 30 mm (Hand)
    Multi-Beam: access control
  • Heated (WTHF)
    Resolution: 14 mm (Finger), 30 mm (Hand)
    Multi-Beam: access control

The small EOS WTF and WTHF cylindrical enclosure (only 56 mm diameter) is IP69K protection-rate tested and can withstand up to 80 bar of water jets pressure at the temperature of +80 °C.

IP69K logo

Admiral/Vision Watertight Enclosures

Main Features

  • IP67 protection grade
  • Valve to drain humidity and avoid condensation
  • Tightness to 40 bar water jet pressure
  • Electrical connections by 10 m pre-wired cable
  • Polycarbonate transparent housing
  • PVC sealing caps

Models

  • Standard (WT)
    Multi-Beams: access control
  • Heated (WTH)
    Multi-Beams: access control
    Dual beams version
  • Heated UV Resistant (WTH UV)
    Multi-Beams: access control
    Dual beams version

Watertight enclosures allow light curtains and light grids to be used in a harsh working environments with exposure to water and steam.

Atex (Ex) safety light curtains

ATEX Zone 2/22 Enclosure

Designed to secure operators working in potentially explosive atmospheres

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