Ex pneumatic actuators II 2G Ex h IIB T4 Gb

For Ex (ATEX) pneumatic actuators (non electrical devices) there is a "new" type of protection - h, Ex  II 2G Ex h IIB T4 Gb.
Is this some news?
Can you please provide more information about this?
Tank you very much
Best regards
Stanislav Mares

  • Hello Stanislav,
    within the ATEX directive, the designation ‘h’ for non-electrical devices has existed since around 2016. Manufacturers had some transition time available (until October 2019) to issue/update their Declarations of Conformity. The Protection Principle "EX h" makes reference to "mechanical equipment". Regards Franco Stephan
  • Hello Stanislav,
    within the ATEX directive, the designation ‘h’ for non-electrical devices has existed since around 2016. Manufacturers had some transition time available (until October 2019) to issue/update their Declarations of Conformity. The Protection Principle "EX h" makes reference to "mechanical equipment". Regards Franco Stephan
  • Hello Stephan,
    thank you for answer.
    It is the same / similar like c - safe construction, b - monitoring of ignition sources, k - immersion (liquid) protection?
    Best regards
    Stanislav Mares
  • In reply to Stanislav Mares:

    Hi Stanislav, I will provide you with some contacts in Europe who can give you some answers on your last question. Best Regards