
FX Series Explosion-Proof SPST Thermostat
Discover the ultimate solution for hazardous-location temperature control with Ruffneck™ Defender® XT‑311 and XT‑312 thermostats, engineered for unmatched durability and precision. Experience seamless operation in the most demanding industrial environments, ensuring safety and efficiency. Ruffneck™ Defender® XT‑311 and XT‑312 explosion‑proof heavy‑duty thermostats are the smallest, lightest, and most durable thermostats available. These thermostats are designed to control heating only, cooling only, or ventilation systems in demanding industrial applications. These include oil refineries, petrochemical plants, pulp and paper mills, coal mines, grain elevators, hazardous waste storage facilities, and other hazardous locations where specific explosive gases or dust are present. For hazardous‑location temperature controls, rely on Defender® thermostats for the most dependable and trouble‑free service available. Ruffneck™ Defender® XT‑311 and XT‑312 thermostat’s unique and highly engineered design offers outstanding features and benefits. Specifications Temperature range 36°F to 82°F (2°C to 28°C) Temperature differential 2.5 F° (1.5 C°) Net weight 2.1 lbs (0.95 kg) Switching Snap acting Conduit opening ¾” ‑ 14 NPT Electrical Rating 22 amps Res, 480 Vac Max; ½ HP @ 125 Vac, 1 HP @ 250 Vac Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups C & D; Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, & G; Class II, Division 2, Groups F & G; Class III; Class I, Zones 1 & 2, Groups IIA & IIB Available in Two Models XT-311 (Feed‑Through, Single Pole, Single Throw): For heating‑only applications. XT-312 (Feed‑Through, Single Pole, Double Throw): For heating or cooling/ventilation applications. Current Lead Time: 5 business days Custom Heating Solutions at Your Fingertips Not finding exactly what you need? Fill out our brief form. Our custom solutions team will contact you to craft the perfect heater tailored to your specific heating requirements. If we don't have it, we'll engineer it. First name* : Last name* : Email* : Phone* : Application* : Tanks Pipes/Hoses Valves / Actuators Instrumentation / Transmitters Gas cylinders Chutes/Hoppers Curing Materials (ie. Concrete, Epoxy, etc.) Material Handling/Staging: Drums, Totes, etc. Temperature Controls Others Desired Temperature* : 50-150F (10-65C) 150-200F (65-93C) 200-400F (93-204C) Other Hazardous Location* : No Class I Division 2 Class I Division 1 Company : Industry : Comment :