Explosion protected light - has housing with cover that locates on formed projections of base

摘要

The explosion proof electrical lighting unit has a housing that has a base section (2) in the form of a box that has a profiled edge section (8) to provide a seal with a hinged cover. Located within the box is a terminal block (14) with a series of screw clamp terminals for connection to the electrical supply. The side of the terminal block is formed with a hinge section (A) that provides location for a slot formed in the cover. The cover engages with a latch element (48) in the base. The cover may be secured by a clamping screw that engages with a threaded hole. ADVANTAGE - Provides sealed housing for protection against explosion.