BPG (Polyester)
| Available Sizes (mm) | |||
| Width | Height | Depth | |
| BPG1 | 80 | 75 | 55 |
| BPG2 | 110 | 75 | 55 |
| BPG3 | 160 | 75 | 55 |
| BPG4 | 190 | 75 | 55 |
| BPG4.5 | 190 | 75 | 75 |
| BPG5 | 230 | 75 | 50 |
| BPG6 | 122 | 120 | 90 |
| BPG7 | 220 | 120 | 90 |
| BPG8 | 160 | 160 | 90 |
| BPG9 | 260 | 160 | 90 |
| BPG10 | 360 | 160 | 90 |
| BPG11 | 560 | 160 | 90 |
| BPG12 | 255 | 250 | 120 |
| BPG13 | 400 | 250 | 120 |
| BPG13.5 | 400 | 250 | 160 |
| BPG14 | 600 | 250 | 120 |
| BPG15 | 400 | 405 | 120 |
The BPG range comprises 16 sizes of enclosure manufactured in glass reinforced polyester. The polyester is highly resistant to contamination from oils, fats, aliphatic and aromatic carbohydrates, bacteria and enzymes. It is also suitable for LSOH (low smoke zero halogen) applications. This material gives excellent mechanical strength and life expectancy. The wall thickness is sufficient to allow tapped entry holes to be machined in the walls of the enclosure and it provides a very good alternative to aluminium or cast iron. Abtech mould the BPG range from SMC material rather than DMC which is the most common form of GRP.
In this method the glass reinforcement takes the form of sheets rather than short strands. This gives much greater mechanical strength and also in the event of the enclosure being exposed to fire conditions the structure holds together even if the resin is depleted due to the elevated temperatures as demonstrated by the fact that the BPG range when fitted with ceramic terminals meets the requirements of IEC 331 (750°C for 3 hours) and also BS6387/1983 (950°C for 3 hours - flame only). Due to the enclosure’s labyrinth seal system, whereby the seal is protected from external forces, the BPG enclosure has excellent ingress protection qualities which mean that the enclosure is tested to and passed IP66/67 and has also undergone and passed the Shell/ERA deluge test which was devised to adequately test enclosures and electrical equipment which is routinely subjected to ships decks conditions or fire deluge systems. The mounting holes, although contained within the profile of the enclosure, sit outside the seal and all external fasteners and fixings are manufactured from 316 grade stainless steel to ensure reliability. The BPG range has many features which lend itself to a whole host of applications including both industrial and hazardous area, junction boxes, OEM applications, fire protection systems, tunnel wiring etc. The BPG range can be machined, drilled, tapped with various thread forms, painted and of course it can be moulded in a variety of colours which gives a much improved durability of colour over painting. The BPG range is also available carbon loaded (BPGC) which helps to reduce the surface resistance of the material and consequently reduce the risk of spark from static build up. Earthing can be accomplished by various means. External/internal earth stud which in turn can be connected to the terminal mounting rail or component mounting plate, an ECP (earth continuity plate) can be fitted around the inner walls to provide continuity for cable glands and various in rail mounted earth terminals or proprietary earth bars can be fitted inside the enclosure. When fitted with a standard neoprene gasket the enclosure is suitable for ambient temperatures of -40°C to 80°C. Alternatively, when fitted with an optional silicone gasket the temperature range is increased to -70°C to 130°C. For certified apparatus contact Sales Department for ambient operating temperatures. The BPG and BPGC enclosures are suitable for use in hazardous areas and can be supplied with a number of certificates, specifically ATEX EEx ‘e’ to BS EN 50019 (zone 1 & 2) EEx ‘nA’ to BS EN50021 (zone 2) and NEMA 4X (CSA, UL & FM class 1, div 2). The BPG range can be supplied fitted with any component approved terminal to apparatus level or can be supplied empty as component approved for the clients own certification requirements.
