At SMM, the Steute business division Controltec presents an extended range of switchgear products with DNV approvals. These switching devices are designed for applications often exposed to damp and wet conditions, including saltwater. They feature a wide temperature range (down to -60 °C, depending on the series). The DNV approval certifies that they are mechanically robust and capable of withstanding shocks, impacts, and vibrations up to 4 g – a combination frequently required by the maritime industry, such as in shipbuilding or on oil rigs.
Previously, the Steute range of DNV-approved switchgear included magnetic sensors, safety sensors, and foot switches in “Extreme” variants. This range has now been expanded to include three universally applicable position switch series: Ex 97, Ex 98, and Ex 99. All three series are compact, robust, and can be customized with different actuators. They offer a high protection class (IP 66/67) and are certified for Ex zones 1 and 21 (gas Ex and dust Ex).
Additional features of these position switches include compact and standard dimensions to EN 50047 (Ex 97) and EN 50041 (Ex 98 and 99), metal enclosures (Ex 98), and universal mounting options. All three series are also available as non-Ex variants.
Steute will showcase these three switch series with new DNV approvals at the SMM. The company’s presentation at the fair will also include robust and anti-corrosive foot switches for state-of-the-art mooring systems (“quick release hooks”) in cabled and wireless variants, as well as anti-two-block switches for port cranes. This highlights Steute as an international and highly specialized supplier to the maritime industry.
Hall B6 | booth 137
