The EXHEAT AFT40 hazardous area thermostat is a heavy-duty hazardous area thermostat designed to control electric heating systems in Zone 1 and Zone 2 environments where explosive gas or vapour may be…
The EXHEAT AFT40 hazardous area thermostat is a heavy-duty hazardous area thermostat designed to control electric heating systems in Zone 1 and Zone 2 environments where explosive gas or vapour may be present.
Fully certified to ATEX and IECEx standards, this thermostat offers safe and precise temperature control in critical industrial applications. The AFT40 provides a simple and effective method of local temperature regulation for EX-rated heaters used in oil & gas, petrochemical, and chemical processing industries.
The EXHEAT AFT40 thermostat is supplied in a weatherproof or explosion proof enclosure to compliment the range of hazardous area air warmers and have an externally adjustable option enabling quick and accurate variable control for air heating applications.
Hazardous area thermostat has a lightweight cast aluminium enclosure certified weatherproof to IP6X and suitable for ambient temperatures from -60°C to +60°C.
Certification: ATEX / IECEx II 2 G/D
Ex d IIC T6 Gb (Gas)
Ex t IIIC T85°C Db (Dust) IP6X
CU TR (EAC)
ATEX / IECEx II 2 G/D
Ex d IIC T6 Gb (Gas)
Ex t IIIC T85°C Db (Dust) IP6X
CU TR (EAC)
Please download EXHEAT AFT hazardous area thermostats O&M manual for full details on installation and maintenance procedures – this includes wiring diagrams, earth connection and pre installation inspection and checks.
Ideal for controlling temperature in hazardous environments such as:
EX‑rated electric heaters in oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical & offshore industries
Air sensing for frost prevention in instrumentation cabinets
Process control in Zone 1/2 gas atmospheres
Technical support and product selection
Full datasheets, hazard certification documentation
Pricing, lead times, and compliance guidance
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Since 1985 as Leaders in ATEX Innovation we can facilitate succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment – we are the provider of innovative solutions to ensure ATEX and IECEx Compliance for Electrical, HVAC & Process Instrumentation systems in the explosive atmosphere industries.
| Category | ATEX Electric & Process Heaters |
|---|
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | EXHEAT AFT40 |
| Function | Hazardous area temperature control |
| Temperature Range | Various options up to 200°C (model dependent) |
| Certification | ATEX, IECEx |
| Zones | Zone 1 & Zone 2 |
| IP Rating | IP66 |
| Material | Stainless Steel / GRP |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Enclosure | Cast aluminium alloy with a maximum of two cable entries and external and internal earths – lightweight and certified weatherproof to IP6X |
| Controls | Choice of control range to suit process application |
| Mounting | Any threaded boss or flange in any material can be specified within the limits of the design parameters. Wall mounted |
| Voltage | 20A on 250VAC in a choice of switching configurations |
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