GE Explosion Proof Motors

Consider using an Industrial Encoder Corporation Encoder in the Explosion Proof system using a GE Explosion Proof Motor.

From GE's Website: GE Kinamatic Explosion Proof



General Electric manufactures a broad range of DC explosion proof motors for both commercial and industrial applications. The standard KINAMATIC® Explosionproof (XP) motor is a totally enclosed machine with a housing constructed to contain any explosion within the motor caused by the hazardous atmosphere entering the enclosure and being ignited. An explosionproof motor prevents the equipment from triggering a general fire or explosion.


Features and Benefits
Horsepower range: 1 through 75 HP
Armature voltage range: 180, 240 and 500 volts
Class F insulation insulation
Shunt wound
Capable of 150% of rated load for 60 seconds
Continuous operation in 40C ambient
TREC (Tape Reinforced Encapsulated Coil) field coils in CD400AT frames
Optional modifications available
Class I Group D; Class II Groups E, F & G