ATEX-Certified 3/2-way Valves
MF-AirDrive™ ATEX | MF-HyDrive™ ATEX | MF-VacDrive™ ATEX
DESCRIPTION
The ATEX Series 3/2-way spool valves and solenoid valves are specifically designed to ensure maximum safety and excellent performance in industrial environments with potentially explosive atmospheres. Fully compliant with the European ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, this product line combines proven balanced spool technology with safety configurations ideal for hazardous areas..
AVAILABLE VERSIONS
- MF-AirDriveTM ATEX– optimized for compressed air management in controlled environments
- MF-HyDriveTM ATEX– designed for combined vacuum and compressed air applications
- MF-VacDriveTM ATEX– developed specifically for direct vacuum management
APPLICATIONS
Ideal for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and paper industries, as well as for paint shops, woodworking facilities, coal processing plants, grain storage silos, and all manufacturing sectors classified as having potentially explosive atmospheres.
Description
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND BENEFITS
- Safety Certification: Designed and tested according to the most rigorous industry standards to ensure complete safety when operating in the presence of flammable gases or dust.
- Designed for use in controlled environments: The body and caps are made entirely of aluminum to ensure durability and optimal thermal conductivity.
- Application flexibility: Normally Closed (NC) and Normally Open (NO) configurations are available with electric or pneumatic actuation systems.
FEATURES
- Fluid: Filtered compressed air or vacuum.
- Operating pressure: Max 10 bar (air) / Vacuum up to 755 mmHg (HyDrive and VacDrive versions).
- Ambient temperature: -20°C to +50°C.
- Fluid temperature: +50°C max.
- ATEX Classification (Electrical Control): II 3G Ex h IIC T3 Gg / II 3D Ex h IIIC T200°C Dc.
- ATEX Classification (Pneumatic Control): II 3G Ex h IIC T6 Gg / II 3D Ex h IIIC T85°C Dc.
- Main materials: Aluminum body, PU and NBR seals.
TECHNICAL DATA
| CONNECTION | 1/8” | 1/4” | 3/8” | 1/2” | 3/4” | 1” | 1/1/2” | 2” |
| Nominal Diameter (mm) | 5,5 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 39 | 50 |
| Flow Rate (Compressed Air) (Nl/min) | 600 | 1100 | 1500 | 5500 | 6500 | 13500 | 35000 | 60000 |
| Airflow (vacuum) (m³/h) | 1,5 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 90 | 180 | 250 |
| Flow Rate (Direct Vacuum) (m³/h) | 4 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 90 | 100 |
