Q1:
Do your Ex d motors hold full ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU certification for installation in Spain and the EU?
Yes, absolutely. All of our flameproof motors supplied to Barcelona and EU member states are fully certified under ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and IECEx international standards by EU Notified Bodies (such as TÜV, DEKRA, or SGS). Each motor comes supplied with its official certificate, CE marking, ATEX nameplate breakdown (e.g., II 2G Ex db IIB T4 Gb), and comprehensive operation and maintenance manuals in English and Spanish.
Q2:
What is the difference between Gas Group IIB and IIC Ex d motors, and which do I need for my facility?
Gas Group IIB covers typical industrial gases such as Ethylene, Methane, and Propane common in general refineries and chemical processing plants. Gas Group IIC covers extremely volatile gases with ultra-low ignition energy requirements, specifically Hydrogen (H2) and Acetylene (C2H2). If your facility in Catalonia processes Hydrogen or fine chemical solvents, an Ex d IIC motor is mandatory. An IIC certified motor is fully backwards-compatible and can always be safely used in IIB and IIA environments.
Q3:
Can you customize the terminal box location, flange dimensions, and shaft extensions for existing mounts?
Yes. As an expert OEM engineering manufacturer, custom mechanical adaptation is our primary core strength. We can supply top, left, or right-side mounted heavy-duty Ex d terminal boxes, oversized main terminal boxes for high-voltage cables, custom D-flanges, V1 vertical mounting skirts, special cylindrical or tapered shafts, and custom foot-hole dimensions to match your existing foundation plates exactly.
Q4:
How do your motors withstand aggressive marine atmospheres in the Port of Barcelona?
For maritime, coastal port, and offshore installations, we apply a specialized multi-coat epoxy polyurethane paint system conforming to ISO 12944 Category C5-M (Very High Marine Corrosion Protection). Furthermore, we equip the motor with 316L stainless steel hardware, internal tropicalized winding insulation, anti-condensation heaters, and double lip viton oil seals rated IP66 or IP67 to completely prevent salt-water ingress.
Q5:
Are your Ex d flameproof motors rated for Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) speed control?
Yes. All our Ex d motors can be custom-wound and certified for VFD operation across variable torque (pumps/fans) and constant torque (compressors/extruders) speed ranges. We integrate embedded PTC thermistors inside the stator windings and install insulated bearings on non-drive ends to prevent destructive shaft bearing currents caused by VFD high-frequency switching.
Q6:
What are the standard lead times for custom OEM Ex d motors delivered to Catalonia, Spain?
For urgent breakdown situations, we can modify and dispatch stock motors from our central European warehouse within 24 to 72 hours. For custom-manufactured high-power or high-voltage OEM motors built completely from scratch, typical engineering and production lead times range from 4 to 8 weeks depending on frame size, power rating, and specific testing requirements.
Q7:
What low-vibration certifications are available for sensitive pharmaceutical cleanroom installations?
Our cleanroom-designated Ex d motors (such as the low-vibration Exd IIA/IIB T4 Gb series) undergo dynamic precision balancing of the rotor assembly to Grade A or Grade R (ISO 21940-11). This ensures mechanical vibration velocity levels remain well below 0.71 mm/s, protecting cleanroom sterile air balances, delicate centrifuges, and nearby analytical measurement equipment.
Q8:
How do I submit an inquiry or technical drawing for a quotation?
Simply click on the Send an Inquiry button on any product card or bottom CTA band. You can share your motor rating plate photograph, target power/voltage specs, ambient conditions, and ATEX protection class requirements. Our technical sales engineers will review your request and issue a detailed technical proposal and quotation within 24 hours.
