ATEX Load Pin EX-LP-2.0
The ATEX / IECEX Load Pin cements DLM’s place as world leader in the supply of Load Pins and has been designed specifically for the rugged Oil and Gas industry, along with environments that could contain gas and/or flammable dust.
Suitable for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 Hazardous areas, the Load Pin is certified using the Flame Proof Exd concept which allows design flexibility for internal signal conditioners and also negates the need to have additional barriers, taking the signal into the safe area.
Manufactured from high tensile Stainless Steel the load pin can have an array of electrical outputs and can be mechanically designed to meet client’s requirements.
DLM can custom design ATEX Load Pins for use in a wide variety of applications with sizes to suit clients exacting requirements.
Key Features
- Exd design
- Flexibility of outputs through mounting of internal signal conditioners
- cable gland or connector connection options
Applications
- Supplying as original equipment in offshore equipment.
- Quick release mooring hooks
- Mooring and FPSO load monitoring
- Installations in cranes
- Winches
- Sheave blocks
- Cable tensioners
- Pipe lay applications
Dimensional Data

The Atex certification of the Load Pin designates the maximum and minimum allowable sizes of the shaft as detailed above. Adhering to these dimensions the Load Pin can be custom designed to suit.
Specification
Load Cell material | 17-4PH H1150 + 1150 Stainless Steel Certs to 3.1 as standard, 3.2 on request |
SWL range | Up to 2000 Tonne and above |
Proof load | 150% of SWL |
Safety factor: | Minimum of 5:1 |
Bridge resistance | 350Ω - 1000Ω |
Accuracy | ±1.0% FRO |
Zero temperature coefficient | <±0.05% of SWL/˚C |
Span temperature coefficient | <±0.05% of SWL/˚C |
Operating temperature | -20˚C to +60˚C |
Output options | mV gauge output/ 4-20mA 3 wire amplifier/ 4-20mA 2 wire amplifier/ RS485 signal conditioner |
Input voltage | 10V excitation for mV output pin/ 12-24VDC for internal amplifier/signal conditioner |
Cable type | Screened and armoured 1 quad x 0.75mm² IEC60331 |
Connection options | Cable Gland Approved subsea or ATEX/IECEX connector |
Degree of protection | IP67 with cable gland connection/ IP68 with approved subsea connector |
Locking and fixing options: | Keeper slot and lock plate/Anti Rotation bracket/ Thread and Nut with Split pin |
ATEX/IECEX approved to | Ex II 2G/Ex d IIC Gb T6 Amb -20˚C to +60˚C |
ATEX certificate number | ITS15ATEX18207X |
IECEX certificate number | IECEx ITS 15.0007X |
Documentation provided | Calibration and proof test certificates to BS EN 10002/2 1992 /Material Certification to 3.1 or 3.2 upon request/ ATEX/IECEX installation Instructions/User Manual/ATEX/IECEX Certificates |