CERTIFICATIONS
CSA & UL
Van der Graaf drum motors are approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and listed by
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to operate in hazardous locations Class II Group E, F & G.
Class II, Groups E, F & G allow for operation under hazardous locations, as defined in the National Electrical
Code and meets the following application requirements:
CSA STC22.2 No 25-1966: Enclosures for use in Class II, Group E, F, & G hazardous locations
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 94-M91: Special purpose enclosures
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 100-95: Motors and generators
UL Std No 50 (Edition 10): Enclosures for electrical equipment
UL Std No 674: Electrical motors and generators for use in hazardous locations: Class II - Groups F, & G
UL 1604: Electrical Equipment for use in hazardous (Classified) locations: Class I, II & III
UL 1836: Electric Motor & Generator for use in hazardous (classified) locations: Class I & II, Division 2
NEMA
The Van der Graaf drum motor meets NEMA Type 9 enclosure properties:
Type 9 enclosures are intended for indoor use in locations classified as Class II, Groups E, F, & G.
Type 9 enclosures are designed to be capable of preventing the entrance of dust. Enclosed heat generating
devices are designed not to cause external surfaces to reach temperatures capable of igniting or discoloring dust
on the enclosure or igniting dust - air mixtures in the surrounding atmosphere. Enclosures are designed to meet
dust penetration and temperature design tests and aging of gaskets.
IP (Ingress Protection) RATING
All Van der Graaf drum motors comply with IP 66 & 68. Degree of protection provided by Integral design of rotating
electrical machines (IP) code, as classified by International Electrotechnical Commission (CEI, IEC) Standard
IEC 60034-5, Fourth edition 2066-12.
MSHA
The Van der Graaf TM315A60 drum motor is approved by U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) CFR 30 Sub-part J for Electric Motor assemblies intended for use in approved equipment
in underground mines.
CANMET
Van der Graaf TM315A60 complies with the relevant provisions of Canadian Standards Association Standard
C22.2 No.30 - M1984 "Explosion Proof Enclosures for use in Class I Hazardous Locations", gaseous mines category
and C22.2 No. 145 - M1986 "Motors and Generators for use in Hazardous Locations" gaseous mines category.
USDA 3A*
Van der Graaf TM127, TM160 & TM215 are surveyed and approved by USDA Dairy Division to be used in dairy
plants.
CE
All Van der Graaf drum motors comply with the regulations of the European Norm EN 60204-1 (Electrical equipment
of industrial machines. General requirements).
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