Overview: This document outlines the specifications and guidelines for Winkler's ATEX heated lines, designed for transporting gas samples in potentially explosive atmospheres. These products are certified under the EC Prototype Test Certificate and comply with ATEX standards.

Applications: These heated lines are used in analytical systems for air pollutant monitoring and process analysis, ensuring accurate gas sample transport without contamination.

Quality Assurance: Winkler products undergo rigorous testing, including three documented tests during production and a final quality inspection. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified and complies with Directive 94/9/EC Appendix VII (ATEX).

Installation and Safety: The heated lines are electrostatically dissipative, preventing dangerous discharges in hazardous areas. Detailed installation instructions ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Customization: Winkler offers special combinations and process-specific designs to meet diverse application needs.

Specifications: The document lists different PTFE hose models, such as WEX3 and WEX9, with details on materials like stainless steel tube ends and exchangeable PTFE hoses. Nominal diameters range from 2 mm to 10 mm.

ATEX Heated Lines: Suitable for zones 1/2 (Gas) and 21/22 (Dust), these lines are robust, flexible, and ready to connect, with built-in temperature sensors for control and limitation.

Technical Features: Features include PTFE insulated heating cables, antistatic silicone end caps, and a variety of termination options, designed for easy installation and operation in extreme temperatures.

Control and Limitation Systems: Comprehensive solutions for temperature control in explosive atmospheres include semiconductor relays, microprocessor-based controllers, and isolation amplifiers.

Certifications: Products are certified under various ATEX standards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations for explosive atmospheres.

Company Information: Winkler GmbH, based in Heidelberg, Germany, specializes in electric heating solutions for industrial and laboratory applications, emphasizing high-quality materials and customized solutions.