 EEX gerotor pump unit

For use in oil circulation systems in gas- and dust-Ex-atmospheres

Gerotor pump series  EEX

The  EEX product series has been specif- Features and benefits:
ically designed for centralized lubrication
• Reliable and safe operation in explosive
systems in explosive environments. It offers
environments (Zone , , , )
a high degree of protection in a gas or dust
• Low volumetric flow pulsation allows very
explosive atmosphere.
smooth running
The  EEX series is a complete pumping
• Gerotor with a cycloid contour provides
unit solution including pump, motor, coup-
optimum suction characteristics
ling and sealing all according to ATEX
• Low noises during operation
requirements. It is based on the well-proven
• Large viscosity range for standard mineral
and established SKF  gerotor pump series.
and synthetic lubricating and hydraulic oils
It feeds the lubricating oil from a reservoir
• Compact design with pump, motor,
into the pipe system of an oil lubrication
coupling and seal
system.
• Durable and rugged gerotor pump unit
The  EEX is a self-priming positive-
displacement pump with high efficiency and Explosion protection:
one delivery circuit. The annular-toothed
Further information
feeding element, also referred to as the ger- ATEX
otor, is equipped with a cycloid contour, Brochure PUB 
• ATEX II G c IIC T Gb Assembly instructions --
which creates a large tooth meshing length.
• ATEX II D c IIIC T°C Db
This yields a low volumetric flow pulsation You can download the publications as PDF
and thus very smooth running, low noise file from the SKF website skf.com/
IECEx (motor only)
production, and good suction characteristics. Online configurable under
• Ex de IIC T Gb skf-lubrication.partcommunity.com
• Ex tb IIIC T°C Db

Table  Typical layout of an oil-circulation system

Technical data
Flow limiter
Lubricant standard mineral, synthetic lubricating
and hydraulic oils
Viscosity –  mm/s
Flow range ,– l/min .– gal/min
Operating pressure up to  bar up to  psi
Operating temperature  to + °C + to  °F
Lubricant temperature  to + °C + to  °F
Protection class IP 
Drive speed depending
on design   and   r/min
Suction head, max.   mm
Varnishing RAL  graphite grey,
special painting optional
Duty type per VDE  S
Sealing material FKM
Mounting position horizontal, vertical
ATEX classification for gas II G c IIC T Gb EEX pump
ATEX classification for dust II D c IIIC T°C Db
Materials
Pump housing hydraulic cast (pressure-proof) with good
wear and antifriction properties Oil reservoir
Gerotor insert sintered material
Shafts low-deformation case-hardened steels
Bearing SKF plain bearing

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Gerotor pump series  EEX

Order code    –  F - E +

Product series EEX

Model design
 = Motor in foot design (IMB)
 = Motor in flange design (IMB)
Seal design
F = FKM

Code for pump design

(† table )

Terminal box position as seen from shaft extension of drive side

R = Right (standard); O = Top;
X = On motor in flange design (IMB), terminal box position on suction port side of pump
Motor certification
E = ATEX; IECEx

Voltage code
(† table )

Table  Table 
Code for pump design Voltage code
Motor Permissible
Code Motor power
Nominal Back pressure drive operating Frame Number
Code delivery rate max. power viscosity size of poles
+GP  /  V, Hz ;
– l/min gal/min bar psi kW mm/s – –  /  V,  Hz
 /  V,  Hz;
+GD  /  V,  Hz
BD , .   , –   
 /  V,  Hz;
DE , .   , –    +GQ  /  V,  Hz
FD , .   , –   
 /  V,  Hz;
, –    +HQ  /  V,  Hz
FF , .  
HF , .   , –     /  V,  Hz;
+GH )  V,  Hz
HJ , .   , –   
 /  V,  Hz;
KH , .   , –    +GK )  V,  Hz
KK , .   , –    +GL )  V,  Hz, Δ;  V,  Hz, Δ
MH , .   , –    +KG )  V,  Hz, Δ;  V,  Hz, Δ
ML , .   , –    +GF  /  V,  Hz
PL , .   , –    +GG  /  V,  Hz
RM , .   , –    +MDP  /  V,  Hz
RM , .   , –   +GR  /  V,  Hz
RN , .   , –   
TM , .   , –  
TN , .   , –   
VN , .   , –   
VN , .   , –  
VP , .   , –    ) Motor power P ≧ , kW

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Gerotor pump series  EEX
Foot and flange designs, technical data and dimensions

Figure 

Foot design (IMB) EK

LK max. XB ∅MZ

∅SD/PD U

∅S/P

max.
HD
∅PF max.
∅PN XA ∅AC
S P S
H

HA

L1 L3 K BA AA SZ (4x)
L2 C B A
BB AB
L max. AD

Nominal Back Permis. Weight

delivery pressure viscosity Char. Nominal Suction Pressure Foot Flange Dimensions [mm] († Fig. +)
rate max. range curve output port port design design ∅PD
[l/min] [bar] [mm/s] No. ) [cm/rev.] S P [kg] [kg] ∅SD ∅PN ∅PF ∅FM ∅MZ ∅M SZ

,  –   , G/  deep G/  deep      –  – M
,  –   , G/  deep G/  deep      –  – M
,  –   , G/  deep G/  deep      –  – M
,  –   , G/  deep G/  deep      –  – M
,  –   , G/ , deep G/ , deep      –  – M
,  –   , G/ , deep G/ , deep      –  – M
  –   , G/ , deep G/ , deep      –  – M
  –   , G/ , deep G/ , deep      –  – M
,  –   , G/  deep G/  deep      –  – M

,  –   , G/  deep G/  deep      –  – M
  –   , G  deep G  deep      –  – M
  –   , G , deep G , deep    ,     –
  –  , G , deep G , deep    ,     –
  –   , G , deep G , deep    ,     –
  –  , G , deep G , deep    ,     –
  –   , G , deep G , deep    ,     –

  –   , G/ , deep G , deep   ,     –


  –  , G/ , deep G , deep   ,     –


  –   , G/ , deep G , deep         –

) †see page 

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Gerotor pump series  EEX
Foot and flange designs, technical data and dimensions

Figure 

Flange design (IMB)

∅M1
Mounting plate ) ∅MZ
6
EK ∅SY (4x)
∅SD/PD
LK max. XB
∅S/P

∅PF ∅1811) max.

∅AC
∅PN XA
S P S

L1 LE
U
max. AD
L3 SZ (4x)
L2 ∅FM1
L

) Mounting plate only for delivery rate , , and  l/min.

Table 

Dimensions [mm] († Fig. +)

XA
∅SY L L L A AA AB ∅AC AD B BA BB C H HA HD K L LE LK EK U XB

– ,                   84 x M 
– ,                   84 x M 
–                    84 x M 
–                    2) x M 
– ,                   2) x M x M×, 
– ,                   226 x M 
–                    193 x M 
–                    226 x M 
–                    193 x M 

–                    250 x M 
–                    250 x M 
                    250 x M 
                    250 x M 
                    100 xM x M×, 
                    250 x M x M×, 
                    100 xM 

                    100 xM 

                    100 xM 

x M×,
                    279 xM x M×, 
) EK =  for terminal box position on top and type IM V
EK =  for terminal box position on right or left

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Gerotor pump series  EEX
Characteristic curves
Diagram  Diagram  Diagram 

Operating viscosity  mm/s,  Hz Operating viscosity  mm/s,  Hz Operating viscosity  mm/s,  Hz

Delivery rate Q [l/min] Delivery rate Q [l/min] Delivery rate Q [l/min]

10 10
10
50 50 50

9 9
9
40 40 40

8 8
8 30
30 30
20 20 20
7 7
7

6 6
6
10 5 10 5
10 5

4 4
4
3 3 3
2 2
2 1 1 0 1
0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 0 10 20 30 40 50 0 10 20 30 40 50

Back pressure p [bar] Back pressure p [bar] Back pressure p [bar]

Diagram  Legend to diagram -: For connection with a frequency of  Hz,

Characteristic curve : , l/min the speed and the volumetric flow are
Operating viscosity  mm/s,  Hz
Characteristic curve : , l/min increased by % (compared to the table
Characteristic curve : , l/min specifications, basis  Hz).
Delivery rate Q [l/min]
Characteristic curve : , l/min
10 Characteristic curve :  l/min
50 Characteristic curve : , l/min
Characteristic curve :  l/min
Characteristic curve :  l/min
9
Characteristic curve :  l/min
40
Characteristic curve :  l/min
Tolerances according to VDMA -II
8
30
20
7

10 5

3
2
1
0
0 10 20 30 40 50

Back pressure p [bar]

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SKF CircOil EEX systems

Reliable operation in Application areas with

SKF CircOil EEX Benefits:
challenging environments explosive gas or dust:
• Safe operation in explosive
SKF CircOil systems circulate oil to lubricate • Oil and gas industry environments
and cool bearings in many industrial applica- • Energy generation • Efficient cooling and lubrication
tions. They also eficiently remove dirt, water • Chemical and pharmaceutical industries • Increased machine reliability and
and air particles. This cooling effect becomes • Food and beverage reduced downtime
especially important in explosive atmos- • Agriculture • Many customizable solutions available
pheres. Friction, wear and contamination • Wastewater • Demand-based distribution of
can lead to overheating and bearing failures. • Marine lubricant
This creates a potential ignition source and • Heavy industry • Efficient visual and electronic moni-
toring options
risk zone. SKF offers a range of CircOil EEX • Machine tool industry
pumps, metering devices such as the SKF • Wood industry • Prolonged oil life thanks to patented
air-removal design
flow limiters and systems that help to ensure
reliable safety in your operations. All products • Reduced oil purchasing, handling and
disposal costs
were designed to provide a high degree of
safety in gas- and dust-Ex-atmospheres.

 EEX ATEX code II G c IIC T Gb

European Explosion
Example:
Protection Mark ATEX
II D c IIIC T°C Db
Equipment group • Non-mining
II = Non-mining • High protection for
dust zones +
Equipment category
• Constructional safety
G = High protection for gas zones  and 
D = High protection for dust zones  and  • All dust and flyings
• Temperature  °C
Protection method • High protection for
c = constructional safety (EN-) zones  + 
Gas / Dust group
IIC = all gases like Methane, Propane, Hydrogen, Ethylene
IIIC = all dust and flyings
Temperature class
T = maximum surface temperature  °C
T°C = maximum surface temperature  °C
Equipment Protection Level (EPL)
Gb = High protection for gas zones  and 
Db = High protection for dust zones  and 

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 Important information on product usage
! SKF and Lincoln lubrication systems or their components are not
approved for use with gases, liquefied gases, pressurized gases in
solution and fluids with a vapor pressure exceeding normal atmospheric
pressure (1 013 mbar) by more than 0,5 bar at their maximum
permissible temperature.

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