Basics of explosion protection

The Ex d type of protection offers benefits when it comes to safety and versatility. We've got all the details you need.

When it comes to safely enclosing electric units that require large amounts of space and energy, pressurised enclosures in accordance with the Ex p type of protection offer a number of advantages.

Technologies like Ethernet-APL enable continuous Ethernet communication to extend into hazardous areas for the first time. Does this mean that established technologies like remote I/O are now obsolete?

Electrical equipment in hazardous areas has to be designed so that it does not create any sources of ignition. Read on to find out more about the most common types of protection and the benefits they offer.

Simple handling in operation, a high level of protection and flexibility are just some of the benefits of intrinsic safety. By following a few basic rules, you can make getting started with this degree of protection even easier.

The Ex p pressurised enclosure type of protection is convincing in terms of cost and robustness, saves weight plus space and is easy to install. But how does it work?