Hazardous Area (ATEX) Equipment
Equipment for hazardous areas must comply with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and the IEC 60079 series of standards, for atmospheres with flammable gases, vapours or dusts. We supply Ex enclosures, lighting, cable glands, pressurisation systems, control switchgear and signalling devices from specialist manufacturers.
Ex enclosures, lighting, cable glands and switchgear for classified areas
Which product types do we supply?
- Ex Enclosures and Junction Boxes (Ex d, Ex e)Ex d flameproof enclosures and Ex e connection boxes for terminals, switchgear and electronics in classified areas. · Oil and gas platforms and installations, Refineries and the petrochemical industry, Wastewater treatment and biogas plants, Solvent stores and industrial paint shops
- Explosion-Proof Lighting for Hazardous AreasLED luminaires for areas with gases, vapours and dusts, with limited surface temperature. · Production halls with solvents and paints, Crude oil, gas and petrochemical installations, Silos and grain stores, Loading stations and unloading ramps
- Ex Cable Glands and Cable AccessoriesEx cable glands, blanking plugs and adapters for cable entry into Ex d and Ex e enclosures. · Wiring in Ex panels and boxes in refineries, Offshore platforms and installations, Pumping stations and tanks, Painting lines and solvent areas
- Purging and Pressurisation Systems (Ex p)Purging and pressurisation units that allow standard equipment to be installed in protected enclosures in Ex areas. · Process analysers in classified areas, Control panels and automation cabinets, Large electric motors without their own Ex protection, Control rooms in gas installations
- Ex Sockets, Switches and Control SwitchgearInterlocked sockets, isolators, push buttons and control stations in Ex design for supplying and locally controlling equipment. · Supplying portable machinery in Ex areas, Local control of pumps and agitators, Emergency stop on platforms and ramps, Local isolation for maintenance in chemical plants
- Ex Signalling, Communications and Mobile DevicesSirens, beacons, telephones, radio stations, tablets and torches in Ex design for warning and communication in hazardous areas. · Alarms on gas detection in refineries, Communications in fuel depots, Field inspections in chemical plants, Signalling on platforms and loading ramps
Which brands do we quote in this category?
- ACKSYS
- BARTEC
- CMP Products
- Cortem
- CZ Electric
- Expo Technologies
- Extronics
- Galí Grup
- i.safe MOBILE
- Marechal Electric
- MELTRIC
- Miretti
- Peppers Cable Glands
- Pyroban
- Scame
- thuba
- Warom
- Adalet
- Consilium Safety
- Det-Tronics
- E2S Warning Signals
- eltherm
- Getac
- Glamox
- Hummel
- Jacob GmbH
- Magnet-Schultz
- Optimarin
- Pepperl+Fuchs
- Pflitsch
- R. STAHL
- Thorn Lighting
And more brands on request: send us the code or the nameplate of the item.
Spare parts and accessories
- Ex cable glands for armoured and unarmoured cables
- Certified blanking plugs
- Metric and NPT thread reducers and adapters
- Replacement gaskets and screws for enclosures
- Ex e terminals and mounting rails
- Replacement light sources and LED modules
- Batteries and chargers for Ex mobile devices
What we do for you
- Identification of equipment by zone, gas group and temperature class
- Checking the marking and the conformity documentation
- Quotations for SEAP/SICAP public procurement
- Supply of certified spare parts and accessories
- Assistance in choosing the Ex protection type
Frequently asked questions
What does ATEX mean and what are the classified zones?
ATEX comes from the European directive 2014/34/EU, which sets the requirements for equipment intended for potentially explosive atmospheres. Installations are divided into zones, according to how likely the presence of an explosive atmosphere is: zones 0, 1 and 2 for gases and vapours, and 20, 21 and 22 for dusts. Zone 0 or 20 means continuous or long-term presence, while zone 2 or 22 means rare and short-term presence. The classification is established by the owner of the installation, and the equipment is chosen accordingly.
How do I read the marking of Ex equipment?
The marking includes the Ex symbol, the protection type (for example d, e, i, p or m), the gas group (IIA, IIB or IIC), the temperature class (T1–T6) and the equipment protection level, and the nameplate also shows the ATEX category. All of them must match the zone and the substance in the installation. Equipment can be used in a zone with a lower risk than the one it is certified for, but not the other way round. If you are not sure how to interpret it, send us a photograph of the nameplate or of the classification document.
What is the difference between the Ex d, Ex e, Ex i and Ex p protection types?
Ex d, flameproof, contains an internal explosion within the strong enclosure. Ex e, increased safety, prevents sparks and excessive heating by construction. Ex i, intrinsic safety, limits the energy of the circuit below the level needed for ignition, and is used for instrumentation and portable devices. Ex p, pressurisation, keeps the flammable gas out of the enclosure by overpressure. Each suits different applications, and the choice is made according to the type of equipment, the zone and the installation options. In practice, the same installation usually uses several protection types: Ex d enclosures for switchgear, Ex e boxes for connections, Ex i circuits for measurement and Ex p for large equipment that does not exist in an explosion-protected version.
Why can't I use ordinary equipment with a high IP rating in an Ex area?
The IP rating shows only how well the enclosure resists dust and water, not whether it can become an ignition source. In a classified area, ordinary equipment can produce sparks at contacts, can have hot surfaces or can accumulate electrostatic charge. Ex equipment is tested and certified separately for these risks, according to the IEC 60079 series. For this reason, only equipment with marking and documentation suited to the zone, gas group and temperature class is used in classified areas. Certification, marking and documentation are what attest that the equipment can be installed in that zone.
What data should I send for a quote on explosion-proof equipment?
State the classified zone, the type of substance (gas, vapour or dust) with its group, the temperature class required, the type and function of the equipment, the voltage, current, dimensions, preferred material, IP rating and quantity. If you are replacing existing equipment, send a photograph of the nameplate or the product code. For public procurement, also state the requirements from the specification. With this data we can quickly identify a suitable solution and prepare the quotation without lengthy exchanges of clarifications. If you also have an installation diagram or an equipment list, attach them, so that compatibility between enclosures, cable glands and switchgear can be checked in a single quotation.
How long does delivery of explosion-proof equipment take?
Delivery takes 24–72 h when the item is available locally or at the supplier. For products made to order, the lead time is usually 1–4 weeks; depending on the brand and the specifications it may take longer, especially for pressurisation systems, enclosures in special designs or configurations with many cable entries. If you have a commissioning deadline or a procurement procedure with fixed dates, state it on request, so that we can tell you from the start what is achievable.
Request a quotation
Send the codes, the nameplate photo or your parts list; we reply in English with availability and the lead time written in the quotation.
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