Magnet Schultz launches Shotbolt electrical lock

Tag : Electrical Extension

Following on from the launch of its new industrial ATEX solenoidearlier this year, Magnet Schultz has launched a new Shotbolt lockwhich is ATEX approved to II 2G EEx m II T4. The Shotbolt GSCE 037has been specifically designed to meet the demand for electricallocking within hazardous areas and environments in which explosiveatmospheres may exist.

A natural extension of the Magnet Schultz shotbolt product lines,the new ATEX shotbolt lock is suitable for a wide range of lockingand interlocking applications in a cross section of industriesincluding petroleum, chemical, manufacturing and electricalengineering. Protected against water and dust ingress to IP54 withsealing ring, Magnet Schultz compact GSCE 037 shotbolt is equippedwith a robust nose mounting, slip-on coil and enclosed tube withthreaded mounting nose to provide a high degree of mechanicalprotection.

Developed by the Magnet-Schultz Group, which has been designing andmanufacturing solenoid mechanisms since 1912, the safetyspecification of the GSCE 037 includes a stroke of 8mm and aholding force of 8.2N. The maintenance free shotbolt can beutilised as a spring-to-lock or energise-to-lock mechanism andincludes a 1m long moulded cable, long-life bearings, integralspring return and stainless steel bolt.

The risk of an explosion within environments such as the petroleumindustry, chemical works, mills, extraction plants etc, hasnecessitated an approval for equipment used within these areas. TheATEX directive covers this requirement and became mandatory for newinstallations in July 2003 and for existing equipment in 2006.

The Shotbolt GSCE 037 is a further innovation from Magnet SchultzLtd. Using solenoid technology, the company focuses on providingtop quality engineering solutions for a spectrum of applications.It aims to provide the highest possible level of technicalperformance, whether supplying a bare solenoid or manufacturing acomplex assembly.