What is an ATEX platform lift?

An ATEX platform lift is a lifting device designed and certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, adhering to the European ATEX directives for safety in such environments.

What does 'Zone 2 & 22' mean for an ATEX rating?

Zone 2 refers to areas where an explosive gas atmosphere is unlikely to occur or, if it does, will persist for only a short period. Zone 22 refers to areas where combustible dust clouds are unlikely to occur or, if they do, will persist for only a short period.

Why is the lifting carriage made of stainless steel?

The lifting carriage is typically made from stainless steel to ensure hygienic operation, particularly important in food processing environments where cleanliness and corrosion resistance are critical.

What kind of foundation is typically required for this type of lift?

These lifts commonly require a pit for installation, allowing the platform to be flush with the floor at the lower level for easy loading. The pit depth can vary, typically around 50mm or more.

Are safety guards included with these lifts?

Yes, safety guards are a standard and critical component, often constructed from mild steel box section with interlocked doors to prevent operation when doors are open and to mechanically lock them during travel.

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ATEX Platform Lift

Name: ATEX Platform Lift
SKU: PLM/2P/1250/2840/B/G/ATEX
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ATEX Platform Lift

This ATEX Platform Lift is a double pillar machine with a Safe Working Load of 1250 Kgs and a lift height of 2840mm. The lifting platform will be big enough to allow a pallet (1200 x 1000 x 1800mm) to be loaded using a hand pallet or fork lift truck. At the upper level, there was a landing plate to allow easy unloading. The ATEX Plat-form Lift was constructed from mild steel with an epoxy coated finish and was bolted to the bottom of a 50mm deep pit. Lifting with this ATEX Platform Lift was accomplished via chains driven by a motor gearbox mounted at the top of the one column with a crossover shaft to the other column. The lifting carriage was manufactured in stainless steel to give a hygienic finish.

Safety Guard To PD 5304 Safety of Machinery

The ATEX Platform Lift was installed into a lift shaft constructed from cladding. The structure of the safety guard was from 40 x 40 x 3mm mild steel box section but there was no need to mesh or sheet the guard other than at the door positions. Each door is electrically interlocked to prevent the ATEX Platform Lift being operated with a door open and in addition, the doors are mechanically locked closed whilst the ATEX Platform Lift is running. Each door may only be opened when the lifting carriage is at the appropriate level.

ATEX Specification

The ATEX Platform Lift was designed to be used in an ATEX Zone 2 & 22 environment with a temperature rating of T4 for gas and T135°C for dust.

ATEX Platfrom Lift Application Story

This ATEX Platform Lift was required to elevate a Pallet (1200 x 1000 x 1800mm) from a ground floor level onto a mezzanine floor at a height of 2840mm. This particular ATEX Platform Lift had a ‘Z’ loading configuration so that the pallet was loaded at the front and unloaded at the back of the machine at the upper level.

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Description

1250 Kgs ATEX Platform Lift

Model No.

PLM/2P/1250/2840/B/G/ATEX

Capacity

1250 Kgs

Lift Height

2840mm

Overall Height

5590mm

Machine Handing

Left or Right Hand Available

Platform Size

1300 x 1150mm

Container Description

Pallet (1200 x 1000 x 1500mm High)

Base Arrangement

Bolted To The Floor

Control Circuit

24Vac (Standard)

Electrical Rating

To Suit An ATEX Environment

Limit Switches

Adjustable Rod

Motor Detail

2.2kW, 415V, 3 PHASE, 50 CYCLE C/W BRAKE

Motor Brake

415V Separately Excited

Gearbox Detail

SIEMENS

Lift Chain

1” Simplex Sedis Delta ‘Z’

Tensile Strength

7500Kgs

Tension Chain

1” Simplex Sedis Delta 'Z'

Lift Speed

6.4 Meters/Minute

Stock Number

PLM/2P/1250/2840/B/G/ATEX

Machinery Masters View

Typical context for this category of equipment. Always confirm specifics with the seller.

Applications & Use Cases

Elevating pallets or containers between different floor levels in food processing facilities.
Loading and unloading ingredients or finished products from mezzanines or elevated platforms.
Integrating into automated production lines for vertical material flow.
Handling goods in environments where explosive atmospheres may be present.

Typical Specifications

Typical Safe Working Load (SWL): For this class of equipment, SWL commonly ranges from 500 kg to 2000 kg, with this particular unit offering 1250 kg.
Typical Lift Height: Units of this type typically offer lift heights from 2 metres to over 5 metres, with this unit capable of 2840mm.
Platform Size: Platforms are commonly sized to accommodate standard pallets (e.g., 1200 x 1000 mm), allowing for hand pallet or forklift loading.
Construction Materials: Frames are often mild steel with protective coatings; lifting carriages and contact parts are typically stainless steel for hygiene.
ATEX Rating: ATEX platform lifts are designed for specific zones (e.g., Zone 2 & 22) with corresponding temperature ratings (e.g., T4 for gas, T135°C for dust).
Power Supply: Typically 3-phase industrial power, commonly 400V, 50Hz.
Safety Features: Units commonly include electrically interlocked doors, mechanical door locks, and safety guarding compliant with standards like PD 5304.

Frequently Asked Questions

An ATEX platform lift is a lifting device designed and certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, adhering to the European ATEX directives for safety in such environments.

Machinery Masters Intelligence. General guidance for this category of equipment only, not a substitute for the seller's exact specifications. Always confirm details with the seller.