Metastream
ATEX I-ATEX EN
EEC Directives Page 1 of 3
94/9/EC (ATEX95/100a) & 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive)
This section refers to couplings which bear the CE and ATEX* required markings:
CE / ATEX marking
All couplings which comply with CE and ATEX legislation will be marked as shown. This will
be etched on the spacer element of the transmission unit.
IM2 II 2GD T6 M17 1SS, UK. 07
x x
Note 07 is the year of manufacture and will change.
Operation in aggressive atmospheres
The following components contain non-metallic materials. Confirm compatibility or provide
suitable protection if the coupling is to operate in an aggressive atmosphere.
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-
-
The hub electrical insulation. (if supplied option) - reinforced thermosetting plastic.
Limited end float bearings. (if supplied option) PTFE based plastic.
Composite spacer tube. (if supplied option) reinforced thermosetting plastic.
Temperature classification of Metastream couplings
Metastream metal membrane couplings from J ohn Crane supplied in conformance with
Directive 94/9/EC have to the following classification when used in accordance with
instructions and information supplied. For Standard ambient temperature 20 to 40
o
C
Metastream T series and L series couplings, using the disk type flexible elements, are
covered by type certificate Sira 02ATEX9403
Metastream M series couplings, using the diaphragm type flexible elements, are covered by
type certificate Sira 02ATEX9404
Where Metastream metal membrane couplings from J ohn Crane are required for use in
higher ambient temperatures, J ohn Crane Ltd certifies that the equipment complies with the
temperature classification range listed in table 1 and in all other respects complies with the
type certificates.
I M2 II 2GD T# (amb. *C)
Table 1.
Max
ambient
o
C
T
Class
#
Max. Surface
temperature
o
C
150 T3 200
90 T4 135
55 T5 100
40 T6 85
Metastream
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EEC Directives
94/9/EC (ATEX95/100a) & 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive)
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Declaration of Conformity
EEC Directive 94/9/EC of 23
03.1994 and resultant legislation
and standards
We, the manufacturers J ohn Crane UK Ltd, confirm that the explosion-prevention
requirements have been implemented for
Metastream
metal-membrane couplings
Equipment complies with the requirements of directive 94/9/EC. It is in accordance with
article 1 3. (a) of the directive and the fundamental Health and Safety requirements of Annex
II, are fulfilled.
The current Type-Examination certificates for the couplings are:-
T & L series - Sira 02ATEX9403
M series - Sira 02ATEX9404
The technical Documentation is deposited with the designated Notified body in accordance
with article 8 1. (b) (ii) the Directive 94/9/EC:
SIRA Test & Certification Ltd
Hazardous Area Centre, Rake Lane
Eccleston, Chester, CH4 9J N
England
P.D. Carlisle (Product Line Director - Couplings)
Signed:
Date: 1
st
J anuary 2010
John Crane
31, Nash Road
Trafford Park
Manchester
M17 1SS
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0) 161 872 2484
F: +44 (0) 161 872 1654
www.johncrane.com
I-ATEX EN Metastream
ATEX
EEC Directives
94/9/EC (ATEX95/100a) & 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive)
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Declaration of Incorporation
E.C. Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
Section 1.0 - Machinery Description:
Flexible Power Transmission Ring and Diaphragm Form Membrane
Couplings
Types:
M, H, T, L Series
Section 2.0 - Applicable Harmonised Standards
ISO13709 (API 610) for centrifugal pumps
ISO14691 couplings for - General-purpose applications
ISO10441 (API 671) (opt) couplings for - Special-purpose applications
Section 3.0 - Declaration:
We, J ohn Crane declare that under our sole responsibility for the supply of
the machinery defined in Section 1.0 above, the said machinery parts are
intended to be incorporated into other machinery or assembled with other
machinery to constitute machinery as covered by this Directive.
The machinery parts, covered by this declaration must not be put into
service until the machinery into which it is to be incorporated has been
declared in conformity with the provisions of the Directive.
Signed: Date: 3rd Sept 2009
P. D. Carlisle (Product Line Director Couplings)
John Crane
31, Nash Road
Trafford Park
Manchester
M17 1SS
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0) 161 872 2484
F: +44 (0) 161 872 1654
www.johncrane.com
